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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
Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok
Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok is conveniently located in Sukhumvit, within easy reach of various businesses and shopping centres like Terminal 21 and EmQuartier Shopping Mall. Set only a 5-minute walk from BTS ...
Hatyai Golden Crown Hotel
Located in Hatyai, Golden Crown Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Kim Yong Market. It features a restaurant, 24-hour front desk and rooms with a TV. Free Wi-Fi is ...
The Imperial River House Resort, Chiang Rai
River House Resort & Spa, Chiang Rai boasts a privileged location on the banks of the River Kok. Its luxurious rooms offer views over the river or outdoor swimming pool, as well as free WiFi ...
Thannatee Boutique Hotel
Thannatee Boutique Hotel provides free shuttle service to Night Bazaar, which is a 5-minute walk away. Offering stylish rooms with free WiFi, the hotel features a pool, tour desk and ...
The Wing Lanna Hotel
Placed in Chiang Mai Old Town, The Wing Lanna Hotel offers cosy rooms with wooden floors and traditional decorations. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. Guests can find a tour desk on ...
Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien Pattaya
Offering a pristine and private beachfront area along Na Jomtien, Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien Pattaya boasts a large lagoon swimming pool and panoramic sea views from all hotel rooms. Various facilities are ...
Peranakan Boutique Hotel
1.1 km from Chinpracha House, Peranakan Boutique Hotel is set in Phuket Town and offers free WiFi, a tour desk and a ticket service. Featuring a terrace, this property is located a short distance from Thai Hua Museum, ...
Belmond Napasai
The luxurious Belmond Napasai offers a 5-star tropical getaway in Ko Samui, with its very own beachfront, beautiful sea view infinity pool, and pampering spa services. Overlooking Ban Tai Beach, it has 4 dining ...
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 ...
Nouvo City Hotel
Nouvo City Hotel offers modern boutique accommodation in Bangkok's Khaosan Area, a 10-minute walk from lively Banglumphu Market. Providing free WiFi, it also has a rooftop pool with sun ...
Le Naview @Prasingh
Located in Chiang Mai, 500 m from Wat Phra Singh, Le Naview @Prasingh provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers room service and valet parking. The ...
Hilton Pattaya
Hilton Pattaya offers 5-star luxury with 180-degree view of Pattaya Beach and 40-inch flat-screen TVs, atop CentralFestival Pattaya Beach Complex. It features an infinity pool, fitness centre and ...
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