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Full country name: Kingdom of Thailand
Population: 62 million
Capital City: Bangkok
Languages: Thai, English (secondary language of the elite), ethnic and regional dialects
Religion: Buddhist 95%, Islam 4%, Christian 0.5%, Hindu 0.1%, other 0.4%
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +7
Dialling Code: 66
Electricity: 220V ,50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
Money & Costs:
Currency: Baht |
Meals
Budget: Bht90-180
Mid-range: Bht180-300
High: Bht300-500
Top: Bht500+ |
Accommodation:
Budget: Bht130-650
Mid-range: Bht650-4000
High: Bht4000-10000
Top: Bht10000+ |
Thailand with its irresistible combination of breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of fabulous ancient kingdoms is still a budget traveller's dream destination. You can get by on a budget of around 650 Baht a day anywhere in Thailand. Staying in comfortable hotels and eating at restaurants should cost around 750 -1250 Baht a day outside of Bangkok and around double this amount when in the capital. Tipping is not customary in Thailand, although Thais are getting used to the idea of it in upmarket hotels.
Geography: Thailand is situated in southeast Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Myanmar (Burma). It also borders Laos on the north and northeast, Cambodia on the east, and Malaysia on the south. Central Thailand is dominated by the Chao Phraya River. The country is divided into 76 provinces.One-fifth of Thailand is covered by monsoon forest or rainforest, and the country has an incredible array of fruit trees, bamboo and tropical hardwoods. There are freshwater swamp forests in the delta regions; forested crags amid the karst topography of both the north and south; mangroves in the south; and pine forests at higher altitudes in the north.
Climate: Generally hot, particularly between March and May. The monsoon season runs from June to October, when the climate is still hot and humid with torrential rains. The best time for travelling is November to February (cool season).
Recommended clothing: Lightweights and rainwear are advised.
Public Holidays: Jan 1 2005 New Year's Day. Feb 17 Magha Bucha Day. Apr 6 Chakri Day. Apr 13-15 Songkran (Thai New Year). May 1 Labour Day. May 5 Coronation Day. May 23* Visakha Bucha. Jun 23* Khao Phansa Day (Buddhist Lent). Jul 1 Mid Year Bank Holiday. Aug 12 HM The Queen's Birthday. Oct 23 Chulalongkorn Day. Dec 5 HM The King's Birthday. Dec 10 Constitution Day. Dec 31 New Year's Eve.
Note: *The religious festivals are determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and therefore are difficult to predict. The dates provided here are estimates.
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