 |
 |
 |
Amazing
Thailand - The Land of Smile
|
|
|
Fact at a glance:
Thailand has a land area of 513,115 sq.km. bordered by Malaysia (South), Myanmar (West & North), Laos (North & East) and Cambodia (Southeast).
CLIMATE: Temperature varies from 38° C to 19°C; humidity from 82.8% to 66%.
POPULATION: 58,336,072
RELIGION:
| Buddhist | 94.82% |
| Muslim | 4.00% |
| Christian | 0.55% |
| others | 0.63% |
LANGUAGE: Thai is the national language. English is widely understood in cities.
GOVERNMENT: A constitutional monarchy headed King Bhumibol Adulyadej, with 76 provinces, each sub-divided into amphoe, tambon and muban.
MONEY:
Thai Baht (THB)
1
Baht = 100 Sadang
Coins: 1, 5, 10
Notes: 10, 20, 50,
100, 500, 1.000
USD $1 = About 45 Thai Baht.
CLOTHING: Thin cotton is the best. A jacket or sweater may be necessary in the cool season
ELECTRICITY: 220 volts
THAI FOOD: Thai food is excellent, largely of seafood, and locally grown vegetables and fruits. The distinctive Thai flavour, and the different taste from region to region, are came from the carefully-blended sauces and chillies.
SHOPPING: You have wide range of
good buys to choose from. They are beautiful because Thais are
gifted artists, and inexpensive because the labor cost is
low.
Luxurious Silk and Cotton, Wood Crafts, Ceramics and
Pottery, Wickerwork,
Sa Paper- sa
umbrella and finely crafted artificial flowers, Brass, Bronze
and Gold, Gems and Jewellery, Pearls, Lacquerware, Silverware, Neilloware, Pewterware are the popular
Thai products.
Thai People:
Why call Thailand - "The Land of Smile"? Once you visited Thailand, you will notice that the most prominent feature of the character of the Thai people is their natural inclination to smile.
Perhaps it was the influence of Buddhism. Thai people take things easy and they are kind to strangers. They are always cheerful no matter whether in success or in adversity.
Thai people have lived in their motherland for centuries in happiness and contentment. Another significant trait of the Thai nation - their love of peace. their exceptional ability to co-exist with people of different ethnic groups, different religions, different political views and different social classes. In Thai history, there have been no religious wars.
Bangkok - the Capital
 |
 |
 |
The soaring roofs and gleaming spires of the Grand Palace and the city’s many historic temples – The Grand palace, The Chapel of the Emerald Buddha, and other evocative shrines – present the visitor with a picture of medieval Oriental wonder. Bangkok numbers more than 400 temples, many of which have their own fascination.
A similar selection can be made with museums. The National Museum is excellent and comprehensive, but as impressive in their own way are the Jim Thompson House, Vimanmek Mansion and Suan Pakkad Palace
Cruising on the Chao Phraya river
and the remaining canals which once made Bangkok the “Venice of the East” offers a glimpse
of traditional lifestyles, affording insights into the history
and character of this wondrous city
National Parks:
To protect the endangered animals and plants, 13 percent of Thailand’s land has been set aside for environmental protection, in the form of several national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and forest reserves, offering 79 sites in total.
Thailand Soft Expeditions 2001 & 2002:
Thai Cultural & Historical Expedition (TRX No. TX01)
The Pearl of the Andamam Sea - Package A (PJT No. PA0A)
The Pearl of the Andamam Sea - Package B (PJT No. PA0B )
The Pearl of the Andamam Sea - Package C (PJT No. PA0C )
The Pearl of the Andamam Sea - Package D
Background information:
Amazing Thailand - The Land of Smile
The Grand Palace - Panorama Views
Home / Sitemap / Online Application/Reservation / Reservation Form / Contact us /
Copyright (C) 1996 - 2001 This web
site is maintained by 21CEP