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Is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern extremity of Burma. Its maritime boundaries include Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast and Indonesia and India in the Andaman Sea to the southwest. The country is a kingdom, a constitutional monarchy with King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth king of the House of Chakri, who has reigned since 1946, making him the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history. The king is officially titled as the Head of State, the Head of the Armed Forces, an Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and the Defender of all Faiths. The largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, the capital, which is also the country's center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Thailand is the world's 50th largest country in terms of total area (slightly smaller than Yemen and slightly larger than Spain), with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km2 (198,000 sq mi), and the 21st most-populous country, with approximately 64 million people. About 75% of the population is ethnically Thai, 14% is of Chinese origin, and 3% is ethnically Malay; the rest belong to minority groups including Mons, Khmers and various hill tribes. There are approximately 2.2 million legal and illegal migrants in Thailand. Thailand has also attracted a number of expatriates from developed countries. The country's official language is Thai. Thailand has a prevalence of Buddhism that ranks among the highest in the world. The national religion is Theravada Buddhism which is practiced by more than 94.7% of all Thais. Muslims make up 4.6% of the population and 0.7% belong to other religions. Thai culture and traditions are mainly influenced by Chinese, and to a lesser degree, by Indian culture, along with Burma, Laos and Cambodia. Thailand experienced rapid economic growth between 1985 and 1995 and is a newly industrialized country with tourism, due to well-known tourist destinations such as Pattaya, Bangkok, and Phuket, and exports contributing significantly to the economy. History Please go to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Thailand Geography Please go to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Thailand Other info Flags from Provinces Oficial Name: ราชอาณาจักรไทย Ratcha Anachak Thai Kingdom of Thailand Formation: Sukhothai kingdom 1238–1368 - Ayutthaya kingdom 1350–1767 - Thonburi kingdom 1767 to April 6, 1782 - Rattanakosin kingdom April 6, 1782 to date Area: 513.115km2 Inhabitants: 63.577.000 Language: Aheu [thm] 750 in Thailand (1996 Ferlus). Population total all countries: 2,520. The Thavung live in Sakon Nakhon Province, Song Daw District, 3 villages. The Phon Soung live about 100 km south of the Thavung. Also spoken in Laos. Alternate names: Phon Soung, So, Sotawueng. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Viet-Muong, Thavung More information. Akha [ahk] 60,000 in Thailand (1998). Chiangmai, Chiangrai, Maehongson provinces. 250 villages. Alternate names: Kaw, Ekaw, Ko, Aka, Ikaw, Ak'a, Ahka, Khako, Kha Ko, Khao Kha Ko, Ikor, Aini, Yani. Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Lolo-Burmese, Loloish, Southern, Akha, Hani, Ha-Ya More information. Ban Khor Sign Language [bfk] Northeastern Thailand, a few villages. Dialects: Not related to the original sign languages of Thailand, but there is some similarity. Classification: Deaf sign language More information. Bisu [bii] 1,000 in Thailand (1987 Purnell). Southwest Chiangrai, North Lampang. Two main villages, the largest with 100 houses. Alternate names: Mbisu, Mibisu. Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Lolo-Burmese, Loloish, Southern, Phunoi More information. Blang [blr] 1,200 in Thailand (1998 SIL). Chiangrai; 1,000 live outside Mae Sai near the northern border, a village of 200 to 300 is near Mae Chan. About 200 live west of Bangkok and work in gardens. Alternate names: Sen Chun, Hkawa, Kawa, K'wa, K'ala, Bulang, Pulang, Pula, Plang, Wa, Khon Doi, Kontoi. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Palaungic, Western Palaungic, Waic, Bulang More information. Bru, Eastern [bru] 5,000 in Thailand (1983 SIL). Sakon Nakhon Province. Tri are in Kusuman District, Kok Sa-at Bru are in Phanna Nikom and Phang Khon District, about 12 villages; one village in Amnat Charoen Province. Dialects: Tri, Bru Kok Sa-At, Bru Dong Sen Keo. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Katuic, West Katuic, Brou-So More information. Bru, Western [brv] 20,000 in Thailand(1991). Dong Luang District of Mukdahan Province. Also spoken in USA. Alternate names: Bruu, B'ru, Baru. Dialects: It is partially intelligible with Eastern Bru. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Katuic, West Katuic, Brou-So More information. Cham, Western [cja] 4,000 in Thailand. Ban Khrue, Bangkok, and possibly in refugee camps. Alternate names: Cambodian Cham, Tjam, Cham, New Cham. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Malayic, Achinese-Chamic, Chamic, South, Coastal, Cham-Chru More information. Chiangmai Sign Language [csd] Chiangmai. Alternate names: Chiengmai Sign Language. Dialects: Related to present sign languages in Laos and Viet Nam (Haiphong, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City). A distinct language from Thai Sign Language. Classification: Deaf sign language More information. Chinese, Hakka [hak] 58,800 in Thailand (1984). Cities. Alternate names: Hakka. Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Chinese More information. Chinese, Mandarin [cmn] 5,880 in Thailand (1984). Bangkok, provincial towns, and Kra Peninsula in the south. Dialects: Ho (Haw, Cin Haw, Yunnanese, Western Mandarin, Hui, Hui-Tze, Hwei, Panghse, Pantha, Panthe, Pathee). Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Chinese More information. Chinese, Min Dong [cdo] Alternate names: Eastern Min. Dialects: Fuzhou (Fuchow, Foochow). Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Chinese More information. Chinese, Min Nan [nan] 1,081,920 in Thailand. Population includes 1,058,400 Chaochow (18%), 17,640 Fujian (.3%), 5,880 Hainanese (.1%) (1984). Cities. Alternate names: Min Nan, Minnan. Dialects: Chaozhou (Chaochow, Tiuchiu, Teochow, Techu), Shantou (Swatow), Hainan, Fujian (Fukien, Hokkien). Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Chinese More information. Chinese, Yue [yue] 29,400 in Thailand (1984). Alternate names: Cantonese, Yue, Yueh. Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Chinese More information. Chong [cog] 500 in Thailand. Chantaburi, four villages, Trat Province, northwest of Par. Alternate names: Shong, Xong, Chawng. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Pearic, Western, Chong More information. Hmong Daw [mww] 32,395 in Thailand (2000 WCD). Petchabun, Tak, Maehongson, Chiangmai, Nan, Chiangrai, Pitsanalok, Loei, Sukhothai, Kamphaengphet, Prae, Phayao, Uttaradit, Lampang. Alternate names: White Meo, White Miao, Meo Kao, White Lum, Peh Miao, Pe Miao, Chuan Miao, Bai Miao. Dialects: Hmong Gu Mba (Hmong Qua Mba, Striped Hmong, Miao Lai), Mong Leng, Petchabun Miao. Classification: Hmong-Mien, Hmongic, Chuanqiandian More information. Hmong Njua [blu] 33,000 in Thailand (1987). Tak, Nan, Chiangmai, Maehongson, Petchabun, Chiangrai, Phayao, Phrae, Loei, Sukhothai, Kamphaengphet, Uthai provinces. Alternate names: Chuanqiandian Miao, Chuanchientien Miao, Sichuan-Guizhou-Yunnan Hmong, Tak Miao, Meo, Miao, Western Miao. Classification: Hmong-Mien, Hmongic, Chuanqiandian More information. Iu Mien [ium] 40,000 in Thailand (1999). Chiangmai, Chiangrai, Phayao, Lampang, Kampaengphet, Nan, and Sukhothai provinces, 159 villages. Alternate names: Mien, Yao, Mian, Myen, Yiu Mien, Youmian, Highland Yao, Pan Yao. Dialects: Chiangrai. Classification: Hmong-Mien, Mienic, Mian-Jin More information. Karen, Pa'o [blk] 743 in Thailand (2000). Maehongson. Alternate names: Taungtu, Black Karen, Pa-U, Pa'0, Pa Oh. Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Karen, Pa'o More information. Karen, Phrae Pwo [kjt] Northern Thailand, eastern provinces including Phrae Province. Alternate names: Pwo Phrae, Phrae, Prae, Northeastern Pwo Karen. Dialects: Not intelligible with other Pwo Karen languages. Lexical similarity 87% with Northern Pwo Karen of Thailand, 67% to 71% with other Pwo Karen varieties. Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Karen, Pwo More information. Karen, Pwo Northern [pww] 60,000 (1983 SIL). Mae Sarieng town in northwest Thailand, Mae Ngaw along the Salween River, 15 to 25 villages, Hot to Mae Sarieng (Highway 1099 which runs south to Omkoi). Alternate names: Phlong. Dialects: Mae Ping, Omkoi (Hod), Mae Sarieng. Three dialects are intelligible with each other. The Pwo Karen of Phrae, Kanchanaburi, and Hua Hin are not intelligible with these. Lexical similarity 87% with Phrae Province Pwo Karen of Thailand, 68% to 73% with other Pwo Karen. Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Karen, Pwo More information. Karen, Pwo Western Thailand [kjp] 50,000 in Thailand (1998). Tak (Mae Sot south), Ulthaithani, Suphanburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, and Prachuapkhirikhan (Huahin District) provinces. Kanchanaburi dialect is northern, Ratchaburi-Phetchaburi dialect is southern. Alternate names: Phlou, Southern Pwo Karen. Dialects: Kanchanaburi Pwo Karen, Ratchaburi Pwo Karen (Phetchaburi Pwo Karen). Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Karen, Pwo More information. Karen, S'gaw [ksw] 300,000 in Thailand (1987 E. Hudspith). Tak, Maehongson, Chiangmai, and Chiangrai provinces, near the Myanmar border. Alternate names: S'gaw, S'gau, S'gaw Kayin, Kanyaw, Paganyaw, Pwakanyaw, White Karen, Burmese Karen, Yang Khao. Dialects: Panapu, Palakhi (Palachi). Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Karen, Sgaw-Bghai, Sgaw More information. Kayah, Eastern [eky] 98,642 in Thailand (2000 WCD). Maehongson Province, east of the Salween River. Alternate names: Red Karen, Karennyi, Kayay, Kayah. Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Karen, Sgaw-Bghai, Kayah More information. Kensiu [kns] 300 in Thailand. Southern Yala Province, Phattaloong, Satun, Narathiwat provinces, Thai-Malay border. Some in a resettlement camp in Yala. Alternate names: Kense, Kensieu, Kenseu, Kensiw, Sakai, Moniq, Monik, Maniq, Moni, Menik, Meni, Ngok Pa, Orang Bukit, Orang Liar, Mos, Mengo, Tiong, Mawas, Belubn. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Aslian, North Aslian, Western More information. Khmer, Northern [kxm] 1,117,588 (2000 WCD). Very few are monolingual. Northeastern Thailand, mainly Surin, Sisaket, Buriram, Khorat provinces. Alternate names: Khmer Lue, Thailand Khmer. Dialects: Buriram, Surin, Sisaket. Different from Central Khmer. Dialects are intelligible with each other. Many local varieties. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Khmer More information. Khmu [kjg] 31,403 in Thailand (2000 WCD). Scattered through Thailand, Chiangrai, Nan, Phayao. Alternate names: Kmhmu, Khamu, Khmu', Khamuk, Kamhmu, Kamu, Kha Khmu, Kammu, Tmooy, Mou, Luu, Pouteng. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Khmuic, Mal-Khmu', Khmu' More information. Khün [kkh] 6,281 in Thailand (2000 WCD). Chiangrai, Chiangmai. May not be in Thailand. Alternate names: Hkun, Khun Shan, Gon Shan, Tai Khun, Khuen. Classification: Tai-Kadai, Kam-Tai, Be-Tai, Tai-Sek, Tai, Southwestern, Northwest More information. Kintaq [knq] Kedah-Perak border area, Thai border. Overlaps slightly into Southern Yala Province of Thailand. Alternate names: Kenta, Kintk, Kintaq Bong. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Aslian, North Aslian, Western More information. Korean [kor] Bangkok. Classification: Language Isolate More information. Kuy [kdt] 300,000 in Thailand (1992 Diffloth). Few monolinguals. Population total all countries: 366,675. East central Thailand, provinces of Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, Ubon, Roi Et. Also spoken in Cambodia, Laos. Alternate names: Sui, Suai, Suay, Suoi, Soai, Suei, Cuoi, Kui Souei, Kui, Kuoy, Kuuy, Khamen-Boran. Dialects: Chang (Suai Chang), Nheu, Kuay. In Cambodia there are four Kuy dialects, based on the use of their word for 'what': Kuy Antra (northern Kompong Thom, southern Preah Vihear), Kuy Anthua (central Preah Vihear), Kuy May or Ma'ay (in Kratie), Kuy Mlor (one village in northern Preah Vihear); only the older people still speak the last two dialects. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Katuic, West Katuic, Kuay-Nheu More information. Lahu [lhu] 32,000 in Thailand (2001 Johnstone and Mandryk). Chiangmai, Chiangrai, Maehongson, Lampang, Tak provinces, 119 known villages. There has been some migration from Myanmar and Laos. Alternate names: Lohei, Muhsur, Mussuh, Muhso, Musso, Musser. Dialects: Na (Black Lahu, Musser Dam, Northern Lahu, Loheirn), Nyi (Red Lahu, Southern Lahu, Musseh Daeng, Luhishi, Luhushi), Shehleh. Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Lolo-Burmese, Loloish, Southern, Akha, Lahu More information. Lahu Shi [kds] 20,000 in Thailand (1998). In refugee camps near Laos border; formerly in Chiang Kham camp, but now in camps near Pua, Nan, or elsewhere. Alternate names: Kutsung, Kucong, Kui, Kwi, Shi, Yellow Lahu, Musseh Kwi, Musseh Lyang. Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Lolo-Burmese, Loloish, Southern, Akha, Lahu More information. Lamet [lbn] 100 in Thailand. Lampang, Chiangrai. Alternate names: Kha Lamet, Khamet, Kamet, Lemet. Dialects: Upper Lamet, Lower Lamet. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Palaungic, Western Palaungic, Lametic More information. Lawa, Eastern [lwl] 7,000 (1987 D. Schlatter). Northern; Chiangmai, Chiangrai, one village: Wiang Papao. Alternate names: Wiang Papao Lua, Northern Lawa. Dialects: Phalo, Phang. Not intelligible with Western Lawa. Phalo (100) and Phang (100) are treated as distinct languages in Wurm and Hattori 1981. Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Palaungic, Western Palaungic, Waic, Lawa More information. Meaning of the flag The flag of Thailand shows five horizontal stripes in the colours red, white, blue, white and red, with the middle blue stripe being twice as wide as each of the other four. The three colours red-white-blue stand for nation-religion-king, an unofficial motto of Thailand.[citation needed] The flag was adopted on 28 September 1917, according to the royal decree about the flag in that year. The Thai name for the flag is ธงไตรรงค์ (Thong Trairong), which simply means tricolour flag. The first flag used for Siam was probably a plain red one, first used under King Narai (1656-1688). Naval flags later used different symbols on the red ground—a white chakra (the weapon of god Vishnu which use as the symbol of the House of Chakri), or a white elephant inside the chakra. Officially the first flag was created in 1855 by King Mongkut (Rama IV), showing a white elephant (a royal symbol) on red ground, as the plain coloured flag was not distinct enough for international relations. In 1916 the flag was changed to the current design, but with the middle colour being the same red as the outer stripe. The story goes that during a flood King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) saw the flag hanging upside-down, and to prevent this from happening again created a new flag which was symmetrical. In 1917 the middle color was changed to dark blue, the auspicious colour for Saturday in Thai astrology, the day King Vajiravudh was born. According to other sources, the blue colour was also chosen to show solidarity with the Allies of World War I, which also had the colours blue-red-white in their flags. The flag resembles the flag of Costa Rica, which was adopted 11 years prior to Thailand's. The main difference is that the blue and red colors are inverted. Coat of arms The National Emblem (National Symbol) of Thailand features the Garuda, a figure from both Buddhist and Hindu mythology. In Thailand, this figure is used as a symbol of the royal family and authority. This version of the figure is referred to as Krut Pha, meaning "garuḍa acting as the vehicle (of Vishnu)." The Garuda also features in the coat of arms of Indonesia and the city of Ulan Bator (the capital of Mongolia). The coat of arms of Indonesia is different from that of Thailand in one respect, because it does not feature a heraldic shield Motto: National Anthem: Phleng Chat ประเทศไทยรวมเลือดเนื้อชาติเชื้อไทย เป็นประชารัฐ ไผทของไทยทุกส่วน อยู่ดำรงคงไว้ได้ทั้งมวล ด้วยไทยล้วนหมาย รักสามัคคี ไทยนี้รักสงบ แต่ถึงรบไม่ขลาด เอกราชจะไม่ให้ใครข่มขี่ สละเลือดทุกหยาดเป็นชาติพลี เถลิงประเทศชาติไทยทวี มีชัย ชโย Transcription Prathet Thai Ruam Lueat Nuea Chat Chuea Thai, Pen Pracha Rat, Phathai Khong Thai Thuk Suan Yu Damrong Khong Wai Dai Thang Muan Duai Thai Luan Mai, Rak Samakkhi Thai Ni Rak Sa-ngop, Tae Thueng Rop Mai Khlat Ekkarat Cha Mai Hai Khrai Khom Khi, Sala Lueat Thuk Yat Pen Chat Phli Thaloeng Prathet Chat Thai Thawi Mi Chai Cha-yo English Translation Thailand unites flesh and blood of Thais. Nation of the people; belonging to the Thais in every respect. Long maintained [has been] the independence Because the Thais seek, and love, unity. Thais are peace-loving; But at war we're no cowards. Sovereignty will not be threatened Sacrificing every drop of blood for the nation Hail the nation of Thailand, long last the victory, Hurrah Royal anthem: Phleng Sansoen Phra Barami ข้าวรพุทธเจ้า เอามโนและศิรกราน นบพระภูมิบาล บุญญะดิเรก เอกบรมจักริน พระสยามินทร์ พระยศยิ่งย เย็นศิระเพราะพระบริบาล ผลพระคุณ ธ รักษา ปวงประชาเป็นศุขสานต์ ขอบันดาล ธ ประสงค์ใด จงสฤษดิ์ ดังหวังวรหฤทัย ดุจจะถวายชัย ชโย! Transliteration Kha Wora Phutthachao Ao Mano Lae Sira Kran Nop Phra Phummiban Bunyadirek Ek Boromma Chakkrin Phra Sayamin Phra Yotsa Ying Yong Yen Sira Phro Phra Boriban Phon Phra Khuntha Raksa Puang Pracha Pen Suk San Kho Bandan Tha Prasong Dai Chong Sarit Dang Wang Wora Haruethai Dutcha Thawai Chai Cha-yo English I, servant of His Majesty, Extend my heart and body to his feet, To pay respect and give praise To the protector of the country, To the great Chakri Dynasty, To the leader of the Siamese people in might and splendor, The people, in peace and contentment From his tireless labor and guidance, Pray, that whatever he wills, Will come to pass for his glory Internet Pages: www.gksoft.com www.tourismthailand.org www.www.thailandtourismdirectory.com amazingthailand.tourismthailand.org Thailand in diferent languages eng | afr | bre | dan | fao | jav | lim | nld | nor | swa | swe: Thailand arg | ast | eus | glg | scn | spa: Tailandia ina | ita | lat | lld: Thailandia deu | ltz | nds: Thailand / Thailand frp | kin | run: Tayilande gag | kaa | uzb: Tailand / Таиланд cat | oci: Tailàndia ces | slk: Thajsko dsb | hsb: Thailandska est | vor: Tai fra | jnf: Thaïlande ind | msa: Thailand / تايلند mlg | roh: Tailanda mlt | szl: Tajlandja tur | zza: Tayland aze: Tayland / Тајланд bam: Tayilandi bos: Tajland / Тајланд cor: Pow Tay crh: Tayland / Тайланд csb: Tajlandiô cym: Gwlad y Tai epo: Tajlando fin: Thaimaa fry: Tailân fur: Tailandie gla: Tài-lann gle: An Téalainn / An Téalainn glv: Yn Çheer Thai hat: Tayiland hau: Thai; Thailand hrv: Tajland hun: Thaiföld ibo: Tailand isl: Tæland; Taíland kmr: Tayland / Т’айланд / تایلاند kur: Tayland / تایلاند lav: Taizeme lin: Tailandi lit: Tailandas mol: Thailanda; Tailanda / Таиланда nrm: Thaïlaunde pol: Tajlandia por: Tailândia que: Taylandya rmy: Ťailand / थाइलान्द ron: Thailanda; Tailanda rup: Thailanda slo: Taizem / Таизем slv: Tajska; Thajska sme: Thaieana smg: Tailands smo: Tailani som: Taylaand sqi: Tajlanda srd: Thailàndia tet: Tailándia tgl: Tayland; Taylanda ton: Taileni tuk: Taýland / Таиланд vie: Thái Lan vol: Tayän wln: Taylande wol: Taaylaand alt | che | chm | chv | kbd | kir | kjh | kom | krc | kum | oss | rus | tyv | udm: Таиланд (Tailand) bak | tat: Таиланд / Tailand bul | mon: Тайланд (Tajland) abq: Таиланд (Taiłand) bel: Тайланд / Tajłand; Тайлянд / Tajland kaz: Таиланд / Taïland / تايلاند mkd: Тајланд (Tajland) srp: Тајланд / Tajland tgk: Таиланд / تئیلند / Tailand ukr: Таїланд (Taïland) ara: تايلاند (Tāylānd); تايلند (Tāyland); تايلاندا (Tāylāndā); تايلندا (Tāylandā) fas: تایلند / Tâyland; تائیلند / Tâiland; تائیلاند / Tâilând prs: تایلند (Tāyland) pus: تايلنډ (Tāylənḋ); تايلېنډ (Tāylenḋ); ټايلنډ (Ṫāylənḋ); ټايلېنډ (Ṫāylenḋ) snd: ٿائيلينڊ (Tʰāʾīlenḍa) uig: تايلاند / Tayland / Таиланд urd: تھائیلینڈ (Tʰāʾīlænḋ); تھائلینڈ (Tʰāʾilænḋ) div: ތައިލޭންޑް (Ta'ilēnḋ) heb: תהילנד (Thayland); תהאילנד (Thâyland); תילנד (Tayland); תאילנד (Tâyland); תאילאנד (Tâylând) lad: טאיילאנדיה / Taylandia yid: טײַלאַנד (Tayland) amh: ታይላንድ (Tayland) ell: Ταϊλάνδη (Taïlándī) hye: Թաիլանդ (Ṭailand) kat: ტაილანდი (Tailandi) hin: थाईलैंड (Tʰāīlæṁḍ); थाइलैंड (Tʰāilæṁḍ) nep: थाइलैंड (Tʰāiləiṁḍ); थाइल्यान्ड (Tʰāilyānḍ) ben: থাইল্যান্ড (Tʰāilænḍ); থাইল্যাণ্ড (Tʰāilæṇḍ) guj: થાઇલેન્ડ (Tʰāilenḍ) pan: ਥਾਈਲੈਂਡ (Tʰāīlæ̃ḍ) sin: තායිලන්තය (Tāyilantaya) kan: ಥಾಯ್ಲಂಡ್ (Tʰāylaṁḍ) mal: തായ്ലന്ഡ് (Tāylanḍ) tam: தாய்லாந்து (Tāylāntu) tel: థాయిలాండ్ (Tʰāyilāṁḍ) zho: 泰國/泰国 (Tàiguó) yue: 泰國/泰国 (Taaigwok) jpn: タイ (Tai) kor: 타이 (Tai); 태국 (Taeguk) bod: ཐའེ་གོ་ (Tʰa'e.go.) dzo: ཐཱའི་ལེནཌ་ (Tʰā'i.lenḍ.) mya: ထုိင္း (Tʰaĩ̀) tha: ไทย (Tʰai[y]); เมืองไทย (Mʉ̄aṅ Tʰai[y]); ประเทศไทย (Pratʰēt Tʰai[y]) lao: ໄທ (Tʰai); ເມືອງໄທ (Mʉ̄aṅ Tʰai); ປະເທດໄທ (Patʰēt Tʰai) khm: ថៃ (Tʰai); ថៃឡង់ដ៏ (Tʰaiḷăṅ[d])

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The perfect one week in Northern Thailand itinerary includes stops in Chiang Mai, Pai, and Chiang Rai. Read about things to do in each town, the highlights of the region, and how to make the most of out one week in North Thailand!

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With over 1400 islands, a trip to Thailand would be incomplete without a bit of island hopping. Here are 4 island hopping itineraries for your Thai holiday.

I think I may have been more excited than the kids about the next stop on our trip—where we were going to see elephants! We were to fly south an hour from Bangkok to Surat Thani and find a van waiting to take us to Elephant Hills Camp in the Khao Sok National Park, the oldest […]

Thailand By Train - A comprehensive guide to traveling Thailand by train.

Thanks to its mountainous landscape and cooler climate, Northern Thailand is home to many tea plantations, especially Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son. One of these plantations also won at World Tea Festival. Go to the sources for top-notch tea and support the locals. Here are some of the top tea plantations in Thailand.

This three day Bangkok itinerary aims to show you the very best of Bangkok, from the towering skyscrapers to the ancient temples.

Koh Samui has great white sandy beaches, warm ocean water, a variety of restaurants and shopping. Koh Samui nightlife with Thai girls.

The Damnoen Saduak floating market in Bangkok and the Maeklong Railway Market (or the Bangkok Train Market) are amazing - here's why

Sakon Nakhon Travel Guide: Vibrant Christmas Star Parade, the birthplace of the Thai Forest Tradition, ornate wax castles and more. Check out these top things to do in Sakon Nakhon, Northeastern Thailand, and enjoy authentic local experiences before the rest of the world catches on.

You are going to Phuket Island and you don't know where to swim? No problem! Discover here the 10 best Phuket beaches you need to visit.

Visting Thailand? From chatting with a monk to watching ladyboys dance, doing yoga in the park to learning a language, here are 50 free things to do in Chiang Mai.

Many of the things to do in Chumphon, a lesser known province in Southern Thailand, are perfect for outdoorsy, off-the-beaten-path activity seekers.

A list of best things to do in Pai with details on how to reach, best time to visit, how to go around in Pai and what not to do there.

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Known as the ‘Rose of the North’ Chiang Mai is steeped in history and surrounded by beautiful architecture. Founded over seven centuries ago Chiang Mai is the capital of the ... Read more

Looking for tips on how to do the Mae Hong Son Loop in Thailand? Check out my full guide riding this loop on a motorbike.

If you are looking for a unique experience for your next trip to Thailand then look no further.

Wat Rong Khun, more widely known as Thailand's White Temple, is built with a very simple idea in mind. His creator, Chalermchai Kositpipat, wanted to create the most beautiful temple in the world. Undoubtedly, whoever steps inside this temple walks out with an indelible impression of it. There is simply no other place on Earth like Wat Rong Khun.