Thailand. Who would not love it? Tropical climate, dream beaches, jungle waterfalls, blissful paradise – a sheer heaven! Yet, some would say ‘what a cliché’, and one really cannot argue with the fact that its popularity is often overused. Rapidly growing tourism industry brought a significant transformation of nation, environment and the whole spirit. Indeed, the face of Thailand has dramatically changed over the last few decades. In spite of that, the country persistently keeps the label of being the world`s premier tourist destination.

Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that has never been colonised, which is one of the reasons of undisturbed and continuous growth of the empire. Heavily influenced by the culture and religion of India from one side and the ancient Khmer Empire from the other, the former Kingdom of Siam is a Buddhist enclave, inhabited by peace and worship. Characteristic tall temples with bell-shaped stupas and prayers play an important role in everyday life. Golden palaces, saffron-robed monks and glowing sky lanterns add on the warm and spiritual aura of Thailand.

Undoubtedly, the country`s wealth is colossal; a total package of mind-blowing natural beauty, eye-catching architecture, an intricately woven culture and downright fabulous cuisine. For many travellers, Thailand means the end of their journey, an instantly appealing place that gets under their skin right after having the first mouthful of Phat Thai or getting that bewitching whiff of Jasmine gently penetrating the nostrils. And they stay forever.

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KINGDOM OF THAILAND

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Political system: Constitutional monarchy under military junta

Capital: Bangkok

Population: 67,959,000

Land area: 513,120 km2

Religion: Buddhism

Currency: Baht (THB)

Official language: Thai

Drives on: Left side

Climate: Tropical

Plug type: Thai plug,A,B,C,F

Voltage: 220V

Thai Iced Tea

Thai coffee

Singha and Chang: local beer

Krating Deang: Thai red bull

Song Sam and MeKhong: local sugarcane and rice whisky

Tom Yum: spicy shrimp soup

Som Tum: spicy papaya salad

Tom Kha Kai: chicken and coconut milk soup

Gaeng Daeng: red curry

Gaeng Keow Wan Kai: green curry

Maat  Sam Man: Massaman curry

Pad Thai: fried noodles

Khao Pad: fried rice

Yam Nua: Spicy beef salad

Pad Krapow Moo Saap: fried basil and pork

BOOK YOUR ACCOMODATION

WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO

TOP ATTRACTIONS IN THAILAND

Grand Palace

BANGKOK

Damnoen Saduak

BANGKOK

Ayutthaya

CENTRAL THAILAND

Chiang Mai

NORTHERN THAILAND

Chiang Rai

NORTHERN THAILAND

Loi Krathong

NORTHERN THAILAND

Phuket

SOUTHERN THAILAND

Krabi

SOUTHERN THAILAND

Mu Ko Samui

OFFSHORE ISLANDS