Thailand:an introduction:
Thailand
is a prominent south-east Asian nation extending to the Malay
Peninsula to its south where it is bordered by Malaysia. To
its west, it
is bordered by Burma and to its east by Laos and Cambodia. Thailand
is ranked amongst the most populous countries in the world.
It
currently has an estimated population of 65,444,371 people.
Bangkok is the Capital City situated in central Thailand. This
is a modern
city with well developed transport and communication infrastructure.
It’s also the main tourism domain of the Country. Thailand
attracts close to five million tourists each year.
The tourism
industry in the Country continues to thrive on the fact that
it offers unspoiled natural beauty, attractions and a quality
yet
affordable holiday for many. Thailand has for the last two
decades enjoyed healthy economic growth which was interrupted
by the country’s
economic crisis of 1997. The country has since made major strides
in recovery and now has a number of thriving industries such
as; tourism, electronics, food processing, tin and tungsten mining.
Administrative divisions:
Thailand is divided into 75 provinces and the Bangkok and Pattaya
districts. Each province is headed by an elected governor.
Religion:
Buddhism is the Country’s main religion though Islam is
also widely practiced especially in the southern parts of the
Country.
Language:
The Thai language is the nation’s national language. English
is also spoken by the elite and in tourist domains.
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