About Thailand

THAILAND AT A GLANCE


Full Country Name: Thailand (Prathet Thai, meaning "land of the free")

Capital: Bangkok (Krung Thep, meaning " city of angels")

Geography: The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of South East Asia, making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. Its shape and geography divide into four natural regions : the mountains and forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the Central Plains; the semi-arid farm lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula South.

The country comprises 76 provinces that are further divided into districts, subdistricts and villages. Bangkok is the capital city and center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. It is also the seat of Thailand's revered Royal Family, with His Majesty the King recognised as Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and Upholder of all religions.

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX, the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, the present king. The King has reigned for more than half a century, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch. Thailand embraces a rich diversity of cultures and traditions. With its proud history, tropical climate and renowned hospitality, the Kingdom is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for international visitors.

Neighboring countries:
1) Myanmar - west and north,2) Lao P.D.R. - north and northeast, 3) Cambodia - southeast and 4) Malaysia - south.
Area: 513,115 sq. km.

Typography:
Thailand is divided into 4 natural regions:

1) The mountainous North, with its profusion of multi-colored orchids, fastinating native handicrafts and winter temperatures are sufficiently cool to permit cultivation of temperate fruits such as strawberries and peaches;

2) The high Northeast Plateau, which still jealously guards its many archeological and anthropological mysteries;

3) The Central Plain, one of the world's most fertile rice and fruit-growing areas with colorful traditional culture and way of life as well as the sandy beaches of the East Coast and vibrant cosmopolitan Bangkok;

4) The peninsular South where the unspoiled beaches and idyllic islands complement economically vital tin mining, rubber cultivation and fishing. Population: Thais are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality. A large majority of over 62 million citizens of Thailand are ethnic Thai, along with strong communities whose ethnic origins lie in
China, India and elsewhere. About 7 million people reside in the capital city of Bangkok.
People: Thai (80%), Chinese (10%), Malay (3%), and the rest are minorities (Mon, Khmer, hilltribes). Ethnic Thais form the majority, though the area has historically been a migratory crossroads, and has thus produced a degree of ethnic diversity. Integration is such, however, that culturally and socially there is enormous unity.

Language: Spoken and written Thai is largely incomprehensible to the casual visitor. However, English is widely understood, particularly in Bangkok where it is almost the major commercial language. English and some European Languages are spoken in most hotels, shops and restaurants in major tourist destinations, and Thai-English road and street signs are found nationwide.

Religion: Buddhism (95%), Muslim (4%), others (1%)
Government: Thailand has had a constitutional monarchy since 1932. Parliament is composed of 2 houses, The House of Representatives and the Senate. Both representatives and senators are elected by the people. A prime minister elected from among the representatives leads the government. The country is divided into 76 provinces. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration comes under an elected governor. Appointed provincial governors administer the other 75 provinces (Changwat), which are divided into districts (Amphoe), sub-districts (Tambon), and villages (Mu Ban).

Head of State: H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX of the Chakri Dynasty)
Prime Minister: Thaksin Shinawatra
National Flag: The red, white, and blue stripes symbolize the nation, Buddhism, and the monarchy, respectively.
Time: Seven hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+7 hours GMT).
Climate: Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with three distinct seasons-hot and dry from February to May (average temperature 34 degrees Celsius and 75% humidity); rainy with plenty of sunshine from June to October (average day temperature 29 degrees Celsius and 87% humidity); and cool from November to January (temperatures range from 32 degrees Celsius to below 20 degrees Celsius with a drop in humidity).

Much lower temperatures are experienced in the North and Northeast during nighttime. The South has a tropical rainforest climate with temperatures averaging 28 degrees Celsius almost all year round.

Electricity: The electric current is 220 volt AC (50 cycles) throughout the country. Many different types of plugs and sockets are in use. Travelers with electric shavers, hair dryers, tape recorders and other appliances should carry a plug adapter kit. The better hotels will make available 110-volt transformers.

Tap water : Tap water is clean but drinking from it directly should be avoided. Bottled water is recommended.
Clothing : Light, cool clothes are sensible and a jacket is needed for formal meetings and dining in top restaurants. Shorts (except knee length walking shorts), sleeveless shirts, tank tops and other beach-style attire are considered inappropriate dress when not actually at the beach or in a resort area.

Weights & measures : The metric system is used throughout Thailand. Numerals on vehicle speedometers, highway markers and speed limits all indicate kilometers.
Business hours : Most commercial concerns in Bangkok operate on a five-day week, usually from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many stores open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Government offices are generally open between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. with a noon to 1 p.m. lunch break, Monday to Friday except on public holidays. Banks are open Mondays to Fridays from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. except on public holidays.Postal Services : Thailand's mail service is reliable and efficient. Major hotels provide basic postal services on their premises. Provincial post offices are usually open from 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

International Roaming Mobile Phone : A Subscriber Identity Module Card (SIM Card) is now available for Thai and foreign customers who are traveling around for work. The SIM Card must be used in conjunction with a Digital GSM mobile phone within the 900-MHz range or a Digital PCN mobile phone within the 1800-MHz range.
Fax and E-mail : All of Thailand's leading hotels offer facsimile (fax) and e-mail services. Numerous private businesses offer such facilities, most often in conjunction with translation services.

Internet Services : Thailand has been expanding its information service for residents and tourists alike through the Internet system. Services are now available at Thailand's leading hotels and at the many " cybercafes " that are cropping up in all major tourist destinations.
Telephone services : At present, all telephone numbers (for local calls and long distance calls within the country) have nine digits.

*For Bangkok calls, 02 is added to the existing numbers i.e. 0 2694 1222.
*For provincial calls, an area code is added to the existing numbers.
*For example, area code for Chiang Mai is 053 = 0 5324 8604; area code for Phuket is 076 = 0 7621 1036.
*For mobile phones, 01 or 09 is added to the existing numbers.
*The new system has no effect on international phone calls.
*The international dialling code for Thailand is 66.
*When making international calls to Thailand, add 66 and omit the leading 0.
*When making international calls from Thailand, first dial 001+country code+area code+telephone number.
*If calling Lao PDR or Malaysia, there is a special code which is charged at a semi-domestic rate. *When calling Lao PDR, first dial 007+856+area code+telephone number
*When calling Malaysia, first dial 09+06+area code+telephone number
*Direct assistance: 1133 (local), 100 (international)

Emergency Telephone Numbers

*Central Emergency (Police, Ambulance, Fire) : 191
*Highway Patrol : 1193
*Crime Suppression : 195 or 0 2513 3844
*Tourist Police (English, French and German spoken) : 1155
*Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Call Centre : 1672
*Immigration Bureau : 0 2287 3101-10

[Information from Tourism Authority of Thailand]

Pattaya Hotel and Resort

1. Aisawan Resort and Spa
Aisawan Resort & Spa, located along private beach, tropical garden, near Pattaya, resort destination.
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2. Eravana Spa Resort
Some villas instantly feel like potential villas, there is something about the atmosphere of the villa, some intangible essense, that make you feel welcome.Listening to your sixth sense and take your preferences fully into account,you need no other guide than yourselves. It gives you more clearly to “feel” what you Like. These are the choices of villa in which you sense you can be comfortable.
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3. Pattaya Dusit Resort
Dusit Resort, Pattaya is a five-star resort hotel that provides a unique blend of coastal leisure and city activity in Chonburi, Thailand, on the Gulf of Siam. Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy a secluded beach resort with a wealth of facilities and activities as well as easy access to the many attractions Pattaya has to offer. These include a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, several Pattaya beaches, and the fun Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. The Dusit Resort, Pattaya, is only two hours' drive from Bangkok.
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Samui Hotel and Resort

1. Sala Samui Resort and Spa
Sala samui 5stars luxury resort and spa hotel in Koh samui Island Located in Surathani province south of thailand.SALA Samui is a stunning new deluxe pool villa resort, featuring private swimming pools in 53 out of 69 total villas and suites
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2. Muang Kulay Pan Hotel
The leading Boutique Hotel on Koh Samui Thailand.The Designer of the hotel, profoundly inspired by the tale of Inao, has created a unique architectural style blending Zen form with Southern Siam and the life style reminiscent of its people.
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3. The Briza Beach Resort
the briza beach resort group with samui phuket Khao lak krabi in thailand for villa spa resort style.Thai Cultural Theme Resort & Spa with Pool Villa andexclusive & personalized service for Honeymoon and Wedding on Chaweng Beach Samui Thailand.
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Chiangmai Hotel and Resort

1. Rachamankha Resort
The Rachmankha is much more than just a hotel. It is an experience. For the owner, who are two of Thailand's most famous designers and architects, it is a creation of love and a treasury of Lanna art and Chinese antiquities, which can be found in every guest room and throughout the hotel. The combination of Lanna art and interior design, and the temple style architecture has created a haven of peace – the kind that penetrates you and touches you heart. This is an ideal hotel for people in need of rest and relaxation
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2. Karinthip Village
Karinthip Ville the Northern charm A time of happiness unforgettable satisfaction that you will never forget.
A luxurious Lanna style with Colonial Chinese decorationa nd Contemporary architecture hotel. For your pleasure and recreation at any time. Available online booking 24/7 of International and luxuary hotel in Chiang Mai.
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3. BannTazala Chiang Mai Boutique Hotel. Luxury Chiang Mai Hotel Thailand
Bann Tazala Boutique Hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Newest Luxurious & Friendliest Hotel in Chiangmai. Thailand Boutique Hotel. Most Exclusive Residence in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Limited Reservation - Only 8 Luxury Rooms opening for booking now
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Krabi Hotel and Resort

1. Nakamanda Resort & Spa
A leading luxury resort in KrabiA place that forgot time .
Nakamanda Pool Villas2 Pool Villas (315 sq.m.) all with sea view, master bedroom villa is king size bedded and guest bedroom villa is twin bedded, living/dinning room villa with kitchen, private swimming pool and whirlpool with sundeck and sun beds.

Sala Villa36 Sala Villas (56 sq.m.) sea or garden view with private canopied balcony or terrace with sitting and day bad area. Spacious air-conditioned bedroom equipped with king size or twin beds, luxurious bathroom with an amazing skylight plunge bathtub, separate shower and toilette, his and her dressing area with individual washbasins.

Jacuzzi villa1 unit bedroom. The jacuzzi villa features a one unit bedroom with kingsize bed , connecting to an air-conditioned sala an adjacent outdoor jacuzzi with tropical garden.

Both bedrooms are individual air conditioned featuring luxurious bathrooms with plunge bathtubs, separate showers and toilettes, his and her dressing area with individual washbasin. The living/dining room villa is decorated in traditional Thai or Oriental style interior and outfitted with a modern entertainment system
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2. Pakasai Resort, Krabi
Tropical unseen paradise spa resortBe at home with nature. Pakasai Resort, overlooking the azure waters of the Andaman Sea in South Thailand's vacation paradise of Krabi, is an escapist gem. Nestled into a hillside surrounded by lush tropical gardens beside the Noppharat Thara National Park, this unique and exclusive resort offers homely comfort, personalised service and every facility for an enchanting holiday in tune with nature.

Guest rooms / ChaletWith only 74 spacious rooms and suites, the superbly-appointed accommodation of Pakasai Resort combines traditional décor with every modern comfort and facility including satellite TV, mini-bar, IDD telephone ad room service to make your stay a pleasure. Oversize bathrooms and private balconies facing onto tranquil gardens pamper guests with a perfect environment to sooth away stress.
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3. Thailand Beach Hotel: Andaman Holiday Resort, Krabi, Thailand
Besides beautiful beach, Next to Nature is Andaman Holiday Resort's theme. It was designed to blend in with its surrounding environment by using low-rise ...
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Phuket Hotel

We have all hotels and resort in phuket.
1. Marina Phuket Resort Hotel Thailand
Located at the southern end of Karon beach, Marina Phuket offers first class accommodation with traditional Thai-style cottages set in botanical garden.
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2. THE RACHA
Koh Racha hotels resorts Thailand, Racha Island hotel resort Located at koh Racha Phuket Thailand.
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3. Katathani Phuket Beach Resort - Phuket Hotel Resort and Spa, Kata ...
Deluxe beachfront hotel and spa, stretches along 850 meters of white sandy beach in the secluded Kata Noi Bay. Book online directly with us!
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