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Quick Look at Thailand Official Name: Thailand Capital: Bangkok Official Language: Thai Ethnic Groups: Thai (75%), Chinese (14%), Others (11%) Population: 64 million (estimate) No of Provinces: 76 Land Area: 513, 118km² Major Cities: Nonthaburi , Nakhon Ratchasima , Chonburi , Chiang Mai Highest Mountain: Doi Inthanon (2,595m) Longest River: Chao Phraya River (365km) Major Religions: Buddhism (94%), Islam (4%), Christianity (1%), others (1%) National Symbol: The garuda, a half-human, half-bird figure from Indian mythology CURRENCY EXCHANGE: BAHT (S$1 = THB23.50) DURATION OF FLIGHT: about 2 hours 15 mins (SINGAPORE TO BANGKOK) What's UNIQUE about THAILAND? In this blog, you will get to learn about
 Welcome to the Kingdom of Thailand, the Land of smiles! Except for the relaxed, gracious manners of the Thai people and the flavorful Thai cuisine, it is difficult to generalize about Thailand. Culturally, the country is diverse, with many ethnic groups and tribes. Although the modern nation is less than one hundred years old, the country has a long history of kingdoms that dates back seven hundred years. Thailand has some of the most modern technology available, yet many Thai have traditional lifestyles. Although the economy depends heavily on agriculture, manufacturing and trade are increasingly important in the country’s development. |
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