| Thailand lays in the Southeast of Asia. Its natural | | | | surrounded by Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and |
| geography subdivides it into four portions | | | | Cambodia. Well recognized but not as well known |
| consisting of mountains and forests in the north, | | | | by name are the dozens of pristine beaches, |
| rice fields in the central plains, arid farmland in the | | | | islands and other sparkling, exotic locales. Phuket is |
| northeast, and the tropical beaches and islands of | | | | said to have one of the best places to watch |
| the southern peninsula. It is divided into | | | | sunsets at Phromthep Cape and is Thailand's |
| seventy-six provinces which are further divided | | | | largest island. Pattaya is one of the most famous |
| into districts, sub-districts and villages which are | | | | beach destinations in Thailand with a rich diversity |
| ruled by the king as Thailand is a monarchy. It is | | | | and active night life. Phi Phi was the location of the |
| ruled by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej; | | | | movie "The Beach" and is included in a group of |
| who is the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty. He | | | | islands that make up the province of Krabi. While |
| has reigned for over half a century, making him | | | | visiting the beautiful locations in Thailand you will |
| the longest reigning Thai monarch. There are | | | | undoubtedly be welcomed by the people who are |
| approximately sixty-two million citizens of Thailand, | | | | gracious hosts, as well as excellent dining which |
| with approximately seven million living in the capital | | | | takes advantage of the ability to raise produce |
| city, Bangkok. The national language is Thai and | | | | year round on much of Thailand. Fresh ingredients |
| often hard to understand to outsiders. English is a | | | | are always available in most areas and the local |
| popular second language commercially and spoken | | | | cuisine benefits from such abundance. Shopping is |
| in many shops, hotels, and restaurants with Thai | | | | also wonderful in many of the cities, with a busy |
| English street signs being seen nationwide. Other | | | | night life as well. As much of the country is |
| European languages are often spoken as well, | | | | coastline with beautiful tropical beaches there is no |
| which makes it easy to communicate with the | | | | end of swimming, boating, snorkeling and even |
| locals. The local culture is influenced by the | | | | scuba diving that can be done to enjoy the |
| surrounding countries which have helped make up | | | | waterscapes. Hiking, backpacking, and exploring |
| the traditions of Thai and provide ethnic diversity. | | | | can be done throughout the many wildlife |
| There are many internationally recognized placed | | | | preserves throughout the forest regions as well |
| in Thailand, such as the bridge over the River | | | | as around the many archeological ruins. There is |
| Kwai, built by Allied prisoners during WWII. There | | | | no lack of things to do in Thailand as there can be |
| is also Buddha Mountain, a cliff face inlaid with gold | | | | with many tourist locations. |
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