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About Thailand
Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It's known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
- Capital: Bangkok
- Dialing code: +66
- Population: 69.04 million (2017) World Bank
- Currency: Thai baht
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Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha housed in the ...
The Grand Palace Bangkok
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the ...
Wat Arun Ratchavararam
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu ...
Jim Thompson House Museum
The Jim Thompson House is a museum in central Bangkok, Thailand, housing the art collection of American businessman and architect Jim Thompson, the museum designer and former owner. Built in 1959, the museum spans one ...
Chatuchak Weekend Market
The Chatuchak Weekend Market, on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok, is the largest market in Thailand. Also known as JJ Market, it has more than 15,000 stalls and 11,505 vendors, divided into 27 ...
Pattaya Floating Market
Colorful market with traditional Thai crafts & produce sold from boats & waterfront shops. Established since 2008, Pattaya Floating Market is riverside attraction in Pattaya displaying and showcasing the beautiful ...
Sanctuary of Truth
The Sanctuary of truth, is a wood building which is a hybrid of temple and castle based on Ayutthaya period and Buddhist, Hindu beliefs. The Sanctuary of truth was built of quality wood such as Mai Daeng and teakwood ...
Jomtien Beach
Jomtien or Jomtien Beach is a town on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km south-east of Bangkok in Chonburi Province. It is about 3 km south of Pattaya and is home to high-rise condominiums, beach side ...
Alcazar Cabaret Show
Alcazar Cabaret Show Pattaya is widely regarded as one of the best ladyboy cabaret shows in Pattaya, which is saying a lot given the amount of high-quality competition for such a title. A 400-member team presents a ...
Pattaya Beach
As this guide to Pattaya Beach will show, there is a lot more to this 4 km crescent of coastline than just sand and sea. In fact, the beach is not even the star attraction, even if it is home to a huge number of ...
Lumphini Park
Lumphini Park is a 360 rai park in Bangkok, Thailand. The park offers rare open public space, trees, and playgrounds in the Thai capital and contains an artificial lake where visitors can rent boats. Paths around the ...
SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World
Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World is an aquarium in Bangkok, Thailand, the largest in South East Asia. It covers approximately 10,000 square meters with hundreds of different species on display in exhibits totalling about ...
Wat Benchamabophit
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram is a Buddhist temple in the Dusit District of Bangkok, Thailand. Also known as the marble temple, it is one of Bangkok's best-known temples and a major tourist attraction. It typifies ...
Pratunam Market
Pratunam Market is a major market in Bangkok selling clothes, shoes, and fashion accessories at wholesale prices. Enter the small alleys and jam-packed small streets and you’ll find yourself in the middle of a ...
Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho)
Wat Pho, also spelled Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace. Known also as the Temple of the Reclining ...
Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan
The Golden Buddha, officially titled Phra Phuttha Maha Suwana Patimakon, is a gold Maravijaya Attitude seated Buddharupa statue, with a weight of 5.5 tonnes. It is located in the temple of Wat Traimit, Bangkok, ...
BTS Skytrain, Bangkok
The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS or the Skytrain, is an elevated rapid transit system in Bangkok, Thailand. It is operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System PCL, a subsidiary of BTS Group ...
Bangkok National Museum
The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch museum of the National Museums in Thailand and also one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. It occupies the former ...
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a contemporary arts centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Art, music, theatre, film, design and cultural/educational events take place in its exhibition and performance spaces. The centre ...
The Erawan Museum Bangkok
Erawan Museum is a museum in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. It is well known for its giant three-headed elephant art display. The three storeys inside the elephant contain antiquities and priceless collections of ...
Most Popular Hotels in Thailand
Mhonsa Hotel
Situated across the street from Chiang Mai Gate and a 2-minute walk from the famous Saturday Walking Street is the boutique Mhonsa Hotel. It also offers free WiFi and free access to an outdoor mineral pool with a plunge ...
Rainforest ChiangMai Hotel
Located within a 7-minute drive to city centre, Rainforest ChiangMai Hotel houses a restaurant and 2 outdoor pools. Offering free Wi-Fi, rooms feature a private balcony. Guests enjoy free one-way scheduled shuttle ...
Casa Nithra
Featuring an outdoor pool and garden, Casa Nithra Hotel offers accommodation in Bangkok. The property is 1.3 km to Khao San Road and 2.5 km from Grand Palace. Free Wi-Fi is offered ...
Just Fine Krabi
Located in Krabi Town, Just Fine Krabi offers free Wi-Fi access in all areas. The property is just 200 m from Weekend Night Market Krabi Town. There is free public parking in the location ...
Nak Nakara Hotel
Nak Nakara Hotel is located within a 12-minute drive from the stunning Wat Rong Khun, the city’s most renowned temple built by a famous Thai painter. The hotel offers modern Lanna style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Massage ...
LA49 Hotel
A 3-minute walk from Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital in Bangkok, LA.Residence 49 offers accommodation with access to a sauna. Complimentary WiFi is provided. Providing a balcony, all units are air conditioned and some have ...
Lanna Kamin Pool Villa
Set just 5 km from Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport, Lanna Kamin Pool villa offers accommodation in Chiang Mai with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, as well as a shared kitchen. This villa has a private pool, ...
Mantra Samui Resort
Located on the hillside and boasting stunning views of Bo Phut Bay, Mantra Samui Resort offers luxurious boutique accommodation. Offering free WiFi, it also has an 24 m outdoor infinity pool and a pampering ...
Samui Bayside Luxury Villas
Perched on a sloping hill in the northern end of Plai Laem Beach, Samui Bayside Luxury Villas provides non-smoking accommodation with a private infinity pool and unobstructed views of the ocean and sunset. The property ...
Amara Bangkok Hotel
Located in Bangkok, 2.1 km from MBK Center, Amara Bangkok Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and a ...
Fulfill Phuket
Offering private or shared accommodation, Fulfill Phuket is located in Phuket Town. This bed and breakfast has free WiFi. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a free toiletries. Shower facilities can be ...
Sleep Well Hostel
Sleep Well Hostel is a hostel for backpackers located in a convenience area of Krabi Town. Free WiFi and parking are available. Both dormitory and private rooms are equipped with air ...
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