Welcome to the Kingdom of Thailand. Thailand is my second home after Singapore. Thailand is situated in Southeast Asia. It has a population of about 60 million (similar to UK or France) and has a rich culture. The land area is slightly smaller than the state of Texas in USA. Most Thai people are Buddhists. Other minority religions include Christianity and Islam. However these religions only make up less than 4% of the population. When we refer to 'Thai people', it doesn't mean that we just refer to just ethnic Thais. There are other ethnic groups as well staying in Thailand for generations. The largest of them are the Chinese, who make up about 9 to10 million of the entire Thai population. According to research and statistics, 1 out of 3 Thais in central and northern Thailand has Chinese blood. So don't be surprised that when you go to Thailand, you can see so many people who look like or have features similar to Chinese. Chinese-Thais are found mainly in cities, especially Bangkok. In the Bangkok Chinatown, you will feel more like in Hong Kong or China than in Thailand. Most ethnic Chinese in Thailand are of Teochew or Hakka (keh) dialect origin. Others include Hokkien, Hainanese and Cantonese. Hokkiens are found mainly in Southern Thailand like Phuket or Hat-Yai area. Throughout the years, these is no disharmony amongst ethnic groups in Thailand. Ethnic Thais, Chinese-Thais and other minority work and live well together.
 

                                                                                                                                                                                           Grand Palace
  The Capital - Bangkok (Krung Thep) 

            Bangkok, the largest city, is the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand. 'Krung Thep' is the Thai name for Bangkok. Only the Thais call Bangkok as 'Krung Thep'. This vibrant cosmopolitan city has a population of about 8 million people. As you know, Bangkok is famous for its heavy traffic, Bangkokians (the people of Bangkok) have to endure hours to get to work or go to school. (^_^ No choice, that's Bangkok's Lifestyle) Just like many big cities in Asia, Bangkok is a modern and busy city where you can get many things you want. It has many things to offer. It is a shopping and entertainment paradise where millions of people from all over the world visit every year. It has reasonable price for goods and services. Thai food is also one of the reasons why foreigners like to visit Bangkok and Thailand. You'll know more about Thai food next page.

 
             
Bangkok World Trade Center.                                                                             Phanthip Plaza - famous for electronics.
A big shopping mall with Isetan and Zen department stores.
 

                                        
Bangkok Chinatown (Yaowarat)
                                                                                           The mixture of old, new and nature - Thailand
   

ChiangMai & Chiang Rai - Rose of the North
            Chiangmai is the second major city of the Kingdom of Thailand. It has been known as the 'Rose of the North'. It represents the major trade industry and tourist destination of Northern Thailand. It has its own dialects and authentic food.
Chiangmai is also famous for producing one of the finest silk products in the world.

            Chiangmai is the starting point for foreigners to explore the north. From there, you can get to see the nature - mountains, rivers and elephants (endangered species).

             As one of the oldest cities (over 700 years old) in Thailand, you can see many historical sites and temples.

Elephant Ride
 

Pattaya City & Beach Resort

                  
Links to Pattaya website
Pattaya
Pattaya 2
 
 

Other Places of Interests  (please come again---will be updated. coming soon)
Ayutthaya - Old capital of Siam
Chantaburi
Chonburi
Hat Yai
Hua Hin
Khon Kaen
Lampang
Mae Hong Son
Muang Boran
Nakorn Pathom
Nakorn Ratchasima
Nonthaburi
Pathumthani
Rayong
Samutprakarn
Ubon Ratchathani

 

Welcome to Thailand - Land of Smiles!!!
 
 

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