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Thailand, also known as Siam has become a magnet for travelers. The diversity of Thailand provides for a variety of activities. The north is known for its fantastic trekking possibilities for independent travelers, with some lovely forested mountains and national parks like the famous Khao Yai national park. In the south the traveler can enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world with coconut palms bending towards the sun, or enjoy popular beach islands include Koh Samui and Phuket Island.

Then there is Bangkok, undoubtedly one of Asia's most exciting cities with magnificent sites such as the Grand Palace, the green jade palace temple housing the Emerald Buddha, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha with its impressive statue of the deity and the famous Floating Market.

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General information

Capital: Bangkok
Language: Thai, English (secondary language of the elite), ethnic and regional dialects
Climate: Thailand is largely tropical, so it's hot and humid all year around with temperatures in the 28-35°C range. note three seasons: Cool: From November to the end of February, Hot: From March to June, Rainy: From July to October.
Timezone: UTC+7
Currency: 1 Baht = 100 Satangs
Electricity plugs: a c (show)
No. of inhabitants: 65,444,371 (July 2005 est.)
Interl. accesscode +66
Toplevel domain .th
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Good to know

In Thailand sixty-two million people are practising Theravada Buddhists. The king is a highly respected figure across his nation.Thai are a very friendly people. The standard greeting in Thailand is a prayer-like gesture called the wai.

National holidays: the King's Birthday, December 5 is celebrated as Father's Day and the Queen's Birthday, August 12 is Mother's Day.

The most fun holiday is undoubtedly Songkran, the Thai New Year celebrated sometime in April, officially April 13th to 15th. Songkran is celebrated by throwing water at people for three straight days. Another holiday of interest is Loy Krathong, on the first full moon day in November, when people head to rivers, lakes and even hotel swimming pools to float flower and candle-laden banana-leaf floats called krathong. According to tradition, if you make a wish when you set down your krathong and it floats out of sight before the candle burns out, your wish will come true.