The Kingdom of Thailand is abbreviated as Thailand. It is a country in Southeast Asia. It is located in the middle of the Indo-China Peninsula in Asia. It is known as the "Yellow Robe Buddha Country", "The Country of Thousand Buddhas" and "The Country of Smiles". It is a civilization ancient country with more than two thousand years of Buddhist history.

Geographical area

Thailand is located in the middle of the Indo-China Peninsula in Asia, bordering Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Malaysia. It borders the Gulf of Thailand in the southeast and the Andaman Sea in the southwest. It has a land area of 513,000 square kilometers, ranking third among Southeast Asian countries. The terrain of Thailand is high in the north and low in the south, sloping from northwest to southeast. The terrain is dominated by plains and lowlands (accounting for more than 50%). The Chao Phraya River is the most important river in Thailand. It runs from north to south and has a total length of more than 1,200 kilometers. Manufacturing, agriculture and tourism are the main sectors of its economy.

 

Capital

Bangkok, the capital and largest city of Thailand, also known as the "City of Angels", is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, south of the Gulf of Siam, the largest city in the Indochina Peninsula, and the second largest city in Southeast Asia. It is Thailand’s political, economic, trade, and transportation services. Center for culture, technology, education, religion and all aspects. Bangkok is a prosperous international metropolis and a trading center for precious metals and gems. The economy accounts for 44% of Thailand's total, and Bangkok Port is responsible for 90% of Thailand's foreign trade. Bangkok has a very developed tourism industry and was voted the most popular tourist city in the world in 2013.

Famous tourist attractions

Pattaya, known as the "Oriental Hawaii", is known for its sunshine, beaches and seafood, and is a world-famous emerging seaside tourist resort.

Chiang Rai, known as the Rose of Northern Thailand, is 785 kilometers away from Bangkok. At the corner of the Mekong River, it merges with the Rock River to form a triangle shape. The junction of the three countries is the famous "Golden Triangle".

Phuket Island, known as the "Pearl of South Thailand", is located in southern Thailand and is the largest island in Thailand. The sea is clear and blue, and there are many beaches on the island, as many as 17 places, concentrated in the west of the island.

Koh Samui, known as the "Coconut Grove Island", has many beaches, clear waters and white sands, and charming scenery. It is an excellent resort for shooting animated faces.

Population and religion

With a population of 68.27 million, Thailand, known as the "Yellow Robe Buddha Country", "The Country of Thousand Buddhas", and "The Country of Smiles", is an ancient civilization with a Buddhist history of more than two thousand years.

Climate and time difference

Thailand has a tropical climate. Due to the influence of the tropical monsoon, Thailand can be divided into three seasons throughout the year: March to May have the highest temperature, with an average of 32℃～38℃, which is called the "hot season" and the air is dry; June to October In the second half of the year, this is the "rainy season", and 85% of the annual rainfall is concentrated in the rainy season; after the rainy season, Thailand ushered in the best season of the year-the "cool season", which is from November to February. The average temperature is 19℃～26℃, and the annual average temperature is 27℃. Time difference: 1 hour later than Beijing time.

Official language and currency

Language: Thai (official), English (speaking)

Currency: Thai Baht (THB)

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