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A tropical kingdom near the equator in South
East Asia, beautiful Thailand is a land of paradoxes and
contradictions.
Bangkok is a modern capital city with
skyscrapers, side by side with gilt temples and
upscale shopping malls, comparable to the finest
in Paris or New York. |
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From spectacular beaches to jungles, mountains
to rice fields and temples to nightlife,
Thailand has something for everyone.
The Kingdom
has a population of over 62 million in an area
of 517,000 sq.km. which is slightly smaller than
the state of Texas. Approximately 95 % of Thais
are Buddhists. |
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Known as "The Land of Smiles",
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. His
Majesty, King Bumiphol (Rama IX), is the
longest reigning monarch in the world.
He is
loved and revered - and with good reason:
Seldom leaving Thailand, His Majesty has
devoted his life to improving the life of his
people, especially those in greatest need -
the "upcountry" rural poor.
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is by far the
largest city in the kingdom with its population
of probably more than 10 million - although
nobody knows the number for sure. |
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Famous for their gracious hospitality, the
smiling Thais make Bangkok the friendliest - and
perhaps the safest - big city in the world. With
its clean, fast, air-conditioned "sky
train", cheap, plentiful taxis and cars for
hire, Bangkok is easy to explore. A good start
to getting around would be to purchase one of
the many available maps of Bangkok and just go,
or to hire a guide if you prefer. |
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