Thailand
Country in Asia
Thailand is a country on Southeast Asia’s Indochina peninsula known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha, a revered symbol. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canal and riverside communities. Commercial hubs such as Chinatown consist of labyrinthine alleys crammed with shophouses, markets and diners.
Continent: Asia
Capita: Bangkok
Official languages: Thai
Demonym: Thai
Prime Minister: Prayut Chan-o-cha
Currency: THAI BAHT (฿) (THB)
Time zone: ITC (UTC+7)
Calling code: +66
Exchange Rate: 1 Indian Rupee=0.54 Thai Baht
CULTURE
DESTINATIONS
BANGKOK
Ornate temples & ultramodern mega malls..
KOH SAMUI
Isle of resorts, beaches & buddha statue..
PATTAYA
Busy beach resorts with wild night life..
CHIANG MAI
Ornate temples & Thai handicrafts..
KO LANTA
Beaches, snorkeling, muay thai, night life, scuba driving..
PHANG NGA BAY
Caves, sailing, snorkeling, beaches, kayaking..
KOH CHANG
Lonely beaches, white sand beach, steep jungels, elephants..
PAI
Hot springs, yoga, rafting, backpacking, water falls, elephants..
KO TARUTAO
Parks, beaches, coral reefs, snorkeling, scuba driving..
POINTS OF INTEREST
GRAND PALACE
Opulent former royal residence & museum..
WAT ARUN
Riverside temple with a landmark spire..
WAT TRAIMIT
Temple, Golden Buddha, Buddhism, History..
WAT SUTHAT
Temples, buddhism, architecture..
WAT CHIANG MAN
Picturesque temples with ancient statues..
DOI SUTHEP
Temple, mountain, park, nature, elephant..
RAILAY BEACH
Beach, climbing, lagoon, snorkeling, cave..
JOMTIEN BEACH
Beach, seafood, nightlife..
KARON BEACH
Beach, sailing, night life..