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Thailand has many things to offer the vacation needs
of the travellers. The busy and enchanting city of Bangkok is struggling with commerce and street-bustle nearly every hour of the day. Both Bangkok itself and Thailand are generally relatively safe, and they have the decades of experience in providing services to business and leisure travellers. In fact, one of the reasons that Thailand is among the most visited countries in Asia (some 11 million visitors annually) is because of its accessibility and extensive tourism facilities. In Bangkok, you might want to lose your way intentionally to discover the hidden parts of the city that you might otherwise miss.
And you can always find a taxi to bring you back to your hotel. In Thailand, you'll find fabulous architecture, beautiful beaches and islands, exotic hill-tribe villages, ancient ruins, fantastic food, inexpensive shopping, and all the amenities as well. The balance between comfort and excitement is nearly perfect. From the frenetic capital to the hill country gateway of Chiang Mai, Thailand is a place that can excite the mind, tantalize the senses and fulfilling your travel needs. Thailand, or Siam as it was called until 1939, has never been colonised by a foreign nation, unlike its south and other Southeast Asian neighbours. Therefore, the kingdom has never been externally controlled to dampen the Thai's individualism.Blessed with a huge collection of beautiful natural resources and vibrant culture, it is no wonder that Thais are such fun-loving people. Quite simply, where else can you find pristine beaches, crystal blue waters, an assortment of activities and a choice of modern or traditional accommodations all in one compact package.A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a Foreign Administration. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Pai are the most populated tourist destinations and it is required to make bookings in advance for Peak and high seasons to make you won't get disappointed for not geting what you want.
Full name of the country: Kingdom of Thailand Area: 517,000 sq km Population: 68 million Capital city: Bangkok (population of 9 million people approx.) People: 75% Thai, 11% Chinese, 3.5% Malay, also Mon, Khmer, Phuan and Karen minorities Language: Thai Religion: 95% Buddhism, 4% Muslim, others 1% Government: Democratic constitutional monarchy Prime Minister: Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva Head of state: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) Location: Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, Southeast of Burma Area: total: 514,000 sq km land: 511,770 sq km water: 2,230 sq km Land boundaries: total of 4,863 km Border countries: Burma 1,800 km, Cambodia 803 km, Laos 1,754 km, Malaysia 506 km Population: 65,444,371 Note: estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2005 est.) Passport & Visa: Travellers are required to hold a passport valid for not less than 6 months before enter Thailand. For travellers aged 50 years or above wishing to take retreat in Thailand at least for a period of one year, their passports should be valid not less than 18 months.Passport holders of 39 countries, including the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and most European and Southeast Asian countries are automatically permitted to stay in Thailand for 30 days on a tourist visa status (no visa application needed). Passport holders from other 14 countries get 15-day temporary tourist visa or visa on arrival. The visa on arrival will be provided at 23 designated international checkpoints. Applicants are required to attach their 2.5-inches photograph with their application form. Visitors who enter the kingdom with visa on arrival generally cannot file an application for extension of stay except in special cases such as illness which prevents them from traveling, etc. They can submit an application at the Office of Immigration Bureau at 2nd floor, Government Complex, Building B, Chaeng Wattana Road. Visa extensions are available at the Office of Immigration Bureau. Whatever your nationality and travel plans, confirm entry conditions. More information about applying for a Thai Visa http://www.mfa.go.th/web/12.php#temp or http://www.thaiembdc.org/consular/visa/visa.htm Thai Currency and Currency exchange : The Thai unit of currency is the baht 1 baht is divided into 100 satang. Note are in denominations of 1,000 (brown), 500 (purple), 100 (red), 50 (blue), 20 (green) and 10 (brown) baht. Coins consist of 25 satang, 50 satang, 1 baht, 5 baht and 10 baht. Major currency bills and travellers cheques are cashed easily at hotels, tourist shops, all provincial banks, shopping centres and money changers. Travellers cheques are best changed in banks (you will need your passport). Rates of exchange at banks or authorised money changers are better than those at hotels and department stores.Any amount of foreign currency may be brought into the country. Visitors may take foreign currency out of Thailand, but no more than the amount stated in the customs declaration made on arrival. Travellers leaving Thailand may take out no more than 50,000 baht per person in Thai currency.Credit Cards: Credit cards are widely accepted. For lost cards, contact American Express Tel : 0 2273 5100 or 0 2273 0022 Diners Club Tel : 02-2382920 or 02-2382680 Master Card Tel : 02-2567326-7 Visa Tel : 02-2567326-7 Note: The above mentioned details are the guidance purpose only and if you need to know the exact information regarding the government regulations e.g, visa regulations, etc., please contact the relevant authorities. We are not responsible for any damage occurred from the above stated information as things can be changed without prior notice. |
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