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Country Code |
TH THA |
Country Calling Code |
+66 |
Country Profile |
Discover Thailand, the Kingdom in Southeast Asia. The country is bordered in west and northwest by Myanmar (Burma), in south west by the Andaman Sea, in east and north east by Lao PDR, in south east by Cambodia, in south by the Gulf of Thailand (an inlet of the South China Sea), and by Malaysia. In south the country occupies a part of the Malay Peninsula.
Thailand covers an area of 513,120 km², the country is just slightly larger than Spain or slightly more than twice the size of the U.S. state of Wyoming. Until 1939 the country was known as Siam. |
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Country Area |
513,115 km² (198,114 sq. mi.) |
Place to Visit |
Beaches – Mandatory In Thailand
Floating Markets – Try Something Unique
Full Moon Party – Dance Under The Moonlight
Ayutthaya – Admire The Architecture
Mu Ko Chang National Park – Explore The Flora & Fauna
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar – The Shining Star In Thailand
Koh Tao – For Peace & Tranquility
Erawan National Park – Spot The Macaques
Temples – Seek Blessings
Island Hopping – Go On An Adventure
Bangkok – Find Beauty In The Chaos
Khao Yai National Park – Relish The Natural Beauty
Koh Chang – Gateway Of Island Hopping
Khao Lak – For Scuba Diving Adventures
Pai – For Peace & Calm Vibes
Railay – The Lesser Known Place In Krabi
Koh Kood – For Lazy Afternoons
Koh Lipe – Go Kayaking!
Mae Hong Son – Visit The Local Night Market
Lopburi – Relish The History & Culture
Phuket – Beauty Personified
Kanchanaburi – Visit The Waterfalls
Trang – For Food & Culture
Surin – Find Zen
Hua Hin – To Relax & Unwind
Pattaya – The Party Hub!
Krabi – For The Most Surreal Sunsets
Phi Phi Island – For White Sand Beaches
Chiang Mai – The Northern Capital Of Thailand
Koh PhaNgan – For Full Moon Parties
Koh Samui – A Paradise With Sublime Views
Similan Islands – Explore The Marine Life
Chiang Rai – Explore The Ancient Temples
Khao Sok National Park – Lush Green Landscape
Koh Lanta – Uninhabited Islands
Sukhothai – For History Enthusiasts
Khao Laem National Park – For Witnessing Wildlife
Nong Khai – For Entertainment At Its Best
Chanthaburi – City Of The Moon |
News |
Thai News
Bangkok Post
One of Thailand's leading English language newspaper.
Bussiness Day
Thailand's only business newspaper in English.
Thai News Agency (TNA)
Thailand related news.
The Nation
Online News & Information Service in English.
Thai News in Thai:
Dailynews
National and international news. (in Thai)
Thairath
Asian and national news.
International News Sources
BBC News Country Profile: Thailand
With links to Thailand related news and background information. |
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Art Culture |
The Fine Arts Department
Responsible for cultural heritage and artistic creation.
Bangsai Arts and Crafts Centre
Arts and culture Thai style.
Khon Masks of Thailand
Khon masks comprise part of the costume of performers of the classical dance-drama.
National Library of Thailand (NLT)
The site provides information about the institution's history, organisation, services, and online catalogs. National Library of Thailand is located in Bangkok.
The Siam Society
Established in 1904, under Royal Patronage, as an organization for those interested in the artistic, scientific, and cultural affairs of Thailand and neighboring countries.
Thai Classical Dance
The Rituals and Traditions of Thai classical dance.
Thai Cuisine
Regional Food with recipes.
Vegetarian Thai Cuisine
Site with information about Kin Jay, the Thai variant of vegetarian food.
Thaisilk
Wikipedia page about the traditional handicraft and art of silk weaving in Thailand. |
Economy Business |
Thailand has a well-developed infrastructure, okay kind of, a free-enterprise economy, generally pro-investment policies, and strong export industries. Thailand achieved steady growth due largely to industrial and agriculture exports - mostly electronics, agricultural commodities, automobiles and parts, and processed foods. Unemployment is less than 1%, with a nation-wide 300 baht ($9) per day minimum wage. The Thai economy has weathered internal and external economic shocks in recent years. The global economic recession severely cut Thailand's exports, with most sectors experiencing double-digit drops. In late 2011 Thailand's recovery was interrupted by historic flooding in the industrial areas in Bangkok and its five surrounding provinces, crippling the manufacturing sector.
Bank of Thailand
Central Bank of Thailand. |
Transport |
Bangkok Airways
Domestic flights.
Nok Airlines
Thai regional low fare airline.
Orient Thai Airlines
Scheduled and chartered domestic airline.
Phuket Air (betrieb eingestellt 2013)
A regional carrier.
Thai Airways
The national carrier.
Railroad
State Railway of Thailand
Official website of the State Railway of Thailand. |
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Tourism |
Discover Thailand: Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Muang Boran, Cha-Am (Muang Phetch), Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chon Buri, Hat Yai, Hua Hin, Isaan, Kanchanaburi, Khao Lak, Khon Kaen, Krabi, Khorat, Lanna, Nong Khai, Krabi, Pattaya, Phang-Nga, Ranong, Satun, Sukhothai, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani, the Golden Triangle.
Islands: Ko Chang, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket.
Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, adventure, islands, for more information see the links below. |
Education |
Bangkok is Thailand's center of culture and education. The city is the seat of six major universities: Chulalongkorn, Thammasat, Silpakorn, Kasetsart, Mahidol, and the Asian Institute of Technology (1959).
Bangkok
Asian Institute of Technology (?????????????????????????)
Technical university,and an international institution for higher education in engineering, advanced technologies, and management and planning.
Assumption University
Frst international university of Thailand, AU is led by the Brothers of St. Gabriel - founded in 1969.
Chulalongkorn University
Thailand's first institution of higher learning - founded in 1917.
Kasetsart University
Known as Kaset University is a top-ranked Public University in Thailand, it was founded in 1943.
Kasetsart University (english version)
Mahidol University
Mahidol University, the public research university originated from the first institution of higher learning in Thailand. |
Visa Process |
NOTES FOR THAILAND VISAS:
Maximum Stay: 30 days
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR THAILAND VISAS:
One completed Thailand visa application
2 passport type photos
One invitation from Thailand host
One bank statement (please obscure account number)
Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94
One copy of flight itinerary
Company business letter |
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Additional Information |
Climate: Thailand is a warm and rather humid tropical country with monsoonal climate. Seasons--Dry: March to May, Rainy: June to October, Cool: November to February.
Type: Constitutional monarchy. Constitution: New constitution promulgated 11 October 1997. Independence: Never colonized; traditional founding date 1238.
Natural resources:Tin, rubber, natural gas, tungsten, tantalum, timber, lead, gypsum, lignite, fluorite; fish, arable land.
Agriculture products: Rice, cassava (tapioca), rubber, corn, sugarcane, coconuts, soybeans.
Industries:Tourism, textiles and garments, agricultural processing, beverages, tobacco, cement, light manufacturing such as jewelry, electric appliances and components, computers and parts, integrated circuits, furniture, plastics, world's second-largest tungsten producer, and third-largest tin producer.
Exports - commodities: electronics, computer parts, automobiles and parts, electrical appliances, machinery and equipment, textiles and footwear, fishery products, rice, rubber
Imports - commodities: capital goods, intermediate goods and raw materials, consumer goods, fuels |
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