Proudly advertised as the land of smiles, Thailand offers much more than friendly people. Firmly placed as the world’s top tourist destination, few can argue that it’s undeserved. With a huge selection of pristine beaches and tropical islands, a fascinatingly rich culture, and mountains to go hiking in, Thailand seems to have it all.
Nowadays, Thailand is attracting tourists far and wide. The Northern areas with Chiang Mai as its heart offers everything from rafting, treks to hill tribes and elephant camps. From the uber-fascinating ruins of ancient cities such as in Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, to spectacular beaches that leave you awe struck, to the world famous Thai cuisine.
Thailand is understandably proud that it’s the only South East Asian never to be colonized. Thailand has very strong influences from India, first by the spread of Hinduism and then Buddhism. To this day, 95 % of Thais consider themselves Buddhists. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy and at the time of writing is headed by King Rama IX who is the longest serving monarch in the world who has been in office since 1946.
| Population: | 66 million |
| Size: | 513,120 Km2 |
| Capital: | Bangkok |
| Languages: | Thai and ethnic dialects |
| Currency: |
Thai Baht 1 USD = 30.6 THB Check the current exchange rate |
| Time Zone: |
Bangkok is UTC/GMT +7 hours Check the current local time |
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Budget per Day in USD (Food): |
Cost of a Beer = 2 USD Cost of a Basic Meal = 3 USD |
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Budget per Day in USD (Accommodation): |
Cost of a Hostel Dorm = 11 USD Cost of a Hostel Private Room = 16 USD Cost of a 3-Star Hotel = 49 USD |
| Visa Requirements: |
Citizens of most nationalities may enter Thailand by air without a visa for a visit of up to 30 days. Crossing into Thailand by land may only get you a visa valid for 15 days. Thai Embassy UK Visa HQ *Please contact the Embassy nearest you as requirements may change at anytime without prior notice. This is always the best way to find out current visa requirements as they often vary depending on your nationality. |
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