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The Kingdom of Thailand (pronounced /'ta?lænd/; Thai ?????????????? Ratcha Anachak Thai, IPA&_160;[râ?t??a ?a?na?t??`k t??j]( listen)) is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Laos and Myanmar, 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 Myanmar. 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 capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It 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&_160;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;[5] 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.[6] Thailand has also attracted a small number of expatriates from developed countries in the West.[7] The country's official language is Thai. Thailand is one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries 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.[8] Culture and traditions in Thailand are significantly influenced by India, as are Burma, Laos and Cambodia.
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1. Ezeego1 unveils the Royal Caribbean - the legend of the seas offer!
November 06, 2009
Ezeego1.com, the online travel market place, launches an offer with the Royal Caribbean cruise line for a voyage to Southeast Asia. The voyages depart from the port of Singapore and make a trip to Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.
The 3 night-4 day voyage to Singapore and Malaysia starts from Rs.15,930 per person on twin sharing basis.
The 4 night-5 day voyage to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand starts from Rs.21,457 per person on twin sharing basis.
The 5 night-6 day voyage to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand starts from Rs.24,924 per person on twin sharing basis.
The voya... (read more)
Author: Ezee Go
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2. All you need to know on wholesale handbags
November 05, 2009
When it comes to wholesale handbags, they can be without difficulty gained from as far as china, Italy, France, Thailand and several nations around the earth. You might not just have a maker, a distributor or a bag store near you, although you can always go online and there are countless web sites catering wholesale handbags. These handbags are by and large ready in diverse patterns, sorts and destined for several affairs. Nonetheless, their categorization will depend on their affairs, material used in creating them as well as different elements. Several of the functions may include; shopping... (read more)
Author: kathy chen
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3. Ko Samui - Crown Jewel of Thailand tourist spots
November 05, 2009
A lot of us tend to underestimate the grandeur, splendour and majesty of the many beautiful islands of the country of Thailand. While we are on this topic it is unfitting not to remember the magical contribution that Ko Samui makes to the tourist attractions of Thailand. It plays its part perfectly providing every vacationer with a valid reason to return again and again. This island, Thailand’s third largest, is located approximately 35 kms. from the town of Surat Thani and offers commuters an international airport, which is humble in its design and yet boasts of a uniqueness that is yet to ... (read more)
Author: Amelia Jones
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4. Thailand Malaysia Singapore Tour
November 05, 2009
Thailand has been considered one of the most value for money country. Due to its rich agriculture, with paddy fields dotted landscape that creates the space for the heritage city, modern Thailand is becoming a surprise for the travelers. It is rich with natural beauty like beaches and Islands. Also, it is known for its shopping opportunities which one gets.
Being surrounded by Indian ocean, it has very pleasant atmosphere and the great landscapes. If you are looking forward for quite place, you want to enjoy the night life or you are a party animal, Thailand can serve anybody and everybo... (read more)
Author: seema seo
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5. Singapore Tour Package
November 05, 2009
Singapore officially known as Republic of Singapore is an island city state located at the southern tip of Malay Peninsula. Singapore is actually a microstate and the smallest nation in Southeast Asia but it is larger then Monaco and Vatican City, the only other surviving sovereign city states. Before European settlement, it is now know n as Singapore was the site of Malay Fishing Village which was at the mouth of Singapore Village. Singapore in a whole consists of 63 islands, including mainland Singapore. There are two man made connections to Johor, Malaysia and Johor-Singapore Causeway, whic... (read more)
Author: seema seo
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6. Malaysia Singapore Thailand Tours
November 05, 2009
Malaysia is one of the most fascinating countries known for its own tradition and culture. It is moving on the path of modernization at its own pace keeping the tradition and culture still alive with in the region. It is a great combination of three oldest civilizations namely Malay, Chinese and Indian. Malaysia has gained the name in travel industry and has been able to fetch the great number of international tourist because of its fascinating beaches, uncountable marine parks with still keeping professed extinctive aquatic species like the clown fish, black tip sharks, moray eels etc. Malays... (read more)
Author: seema seo
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7. A Different Kind of Relaxation in Phang-nga
November 05, 2009
A breathtaking city in southern Thailand, Phang-nga is beautifully located next to the Andaman Sea. The province embraces a diversity of natural beauty and is certainly one of the country’s most fascinating tourist destinations. It especially features numerous relaxing beaches with spectacular scenery and white powdery sand, hence ideal for sea and sun worshippers. The recommended spots to discover Phang-nga’s unrivalled charm include Ko Yao Island and Ao Phang-nga National Park.
Largely populated by the Muslim community, Ko Yao is composed of two charming islands: Ko Yao Noi and Ko Yao Y... (read more)
Author: nattapol bmsuntiea
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8. Do It Yourself Foot Spa
November 03, 2009
The best spas can be found on the other side of the planet, in Phuket, Thailand, to be exact. Here is where people can spend their fast cash loans and not regret it. People who run world-class spas in that wonderful place know that their customers—who come from all parts of the world—deserve 5-star treatment, including a few days of sheer pampering. The world famous Thai massage can really invigorate tired and stressed city dwellers, from any city in the world even. But the most wonderful to have is a luxurious foot massage, which the Thais have perfected to... (read more)
Author: Johan Kriegbaum
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9. A Broad Abroad In Thailand By Dodie Cross
October 31, 2009
This is to say the least an interesting and entertaining read that covers far more ground than the title implies. Told with a huge amount of humor we follow Dodie on her sojourn to Thailand, where things do not work out as planned. As she ruefully reflects on in the final chapters, what seems like a great opportunity at the time, had enough flashing warning lights that she should have spotted early on.
The story opens with our heroine working a mundane office job during the day, and helping out part time at a local golf course in the evenings. Here she meets he husband to be, the club Pro... (read more)
Author: kapil pawar
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10. Vietnam Private Investigators, When You Need the Truth
October 31, 2009
The Vietnam along with other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia have been, and continue to be major suppliers of brides to foreigners. Increased globalization and the Internet have only fueled this phenomenon, dramatically increasing both the supply and demand, mostly men from North America, Europe, Oceania, and even Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China. While there are many success stories, this trend has also led to a rise in related fraud cases.
Before getting too deeply emotionally or financially involved, we recommend doing a background check such as ve... (read more)
Author: Allen Olczak
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11. Philippines Private Investigators, When You Need the Truth
October 31, 2009
The Philippines along with other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia have been, and continue to be major suppliers of brides to foreigners. Increased globalization and the Internet have only fueled this phenomenon, dramatically increasing both the supply and demand, mostly men from North America, Europe, Oceania, and even Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China. While there are many success stories, this trend has also led to a rise in related fraud cases.
Before getting too deeply emotionally or financially involved, we recommend doing a background check such as ve... (read more)
Author: Allen Olczak
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12. The Illuminated Night of Loy Krathong
October 27, 2009
The Illuminated Night of Loy Krathong
Enjoy lighting and nightlife of Loy Krathong! Loy Krathong is the tradition of floating banana leaf cup with a sparkling candle on the rivers and waterways. It is celebrated
annually on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month-usually either mid or late November. This year it takes place on November 2. On this night high tides fill the river to
the brim and the moon is brightest, creating a romantic setting for enjoyable activities. Rivers across the country are illuminated and lighted up with hundreds of candlelit
Krathong. Also... (read more)
Author: nattapol bmsuntiea
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13. Thai Food | Benjarong Thai Food Restaurant - Chennai | A Slice of Thailand on your Plate
October 26, 2009
Thai cuisine refers to typical foods, beverages, and cooking styles common to the country of Thailand in Southeast Asia. Thai Cuisine is well-known for being hot and spicy and for its balance of five fundamental flavors in each dish or the overall meal - hot, sour, sweet, salty, and bitter.
Although popularly considered as a single cuisine, Thai food would be more accurately described as four regional cuisines corresponding to the four main regions of the country: Northern, North eastern, Central, and Southern, each cuisine sharing similar foods or derived from those of neighboring countr... (read more)
Author: Sita S
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14. Southeast Asian Nations Discuss East Asian Community
October 24, 2009
Leaders of Southeast Asian nations join hands during a group photo for the summit, at the beach resort of Cha-am, southern Thailand, 24 Oct 2009Southeast Asian nations, in Thailand Saturday for a summit on regional cooperation, discussed forming a regional economic bloc, and urged action from Burma and North Korea.Officials are considering the possibility of forming an East Asian economic community, modeled on the European Union.The leaders disagree on the role of the United States in the proposed organization. Japan is pushing for the U.S. to be included in some way, saying the U.S.-Japan al... (read more)
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15. FCO reveals latest British behaviour abroad trends
October 24, 2009
August 26th, 2009
The latest British Behaviour Abroad report released by the FCO pinpoints two areas of rising concern, namely motorbike and moped accidents and the rising number of arrests abroad.
Thailand tops the list on accidents with 269 British deaths there in 2008. The figures mean that Thailand has the highest rate of deaths in proportion to the number of British tourists of any country worldwide. In the same period, an estimated 860,000 British tourists visited Thailand. The majority of 324 reported hospitalisations in Thailand were due to motorbike accidents and a high prop... (read more)
Author: Neil Dennis
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16. My thoughts about a "green" hotel
October 26, 2009
I did have a discussion with a hotel owner who claims that his hotel is a ‘green’ (environmental friendly) hotel and he wants some advice on how to advertise this with the media and tour operators.
I need to mention that I am a true fan of any hotel owner who is focusing on sustainable tourism and environmental friendly concepts.
When asking him on what exactly he implemented to justify his claim that his resort is truly a ‘green’ hotel, the following was the answer: • We separate wet and dry garbage • We separate plastic and paper and sell the items • We separate all glassware it... (read more)
Author: Maibs Thailand
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17. Koh Samui - Island Life at its Best when buying a Koh Samui Property.
October 26, 2009
The Koh Samui Property and business are found in abundance amidst the beautiful sea and beach resorts of Koh Samui. As know for backpackers and now a truly international destination, Koh Samui sparkles as the spotlight shines across this jewel of Thailand. What is still being discovered by many is that the lower prices on Koh Samui for living mean that early retirement opportunities are very real, and that this Island paradise is at the reach of many couples seeking to change their lifestyle and enjoy their golden years earlier even up to 10 years. Speaking with one Irish couple from Dublin,... (read more)
Author: John Smalls
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18. ASEAN Human Rights Body Inaugurated, But Activists Barred from Dialogue
October 23, 2009
Southeast Asian leaders have inaugurated the region's first body to promote human rights at summit meetings in Thailand. But the inauguration was overshadowed by activists being barred from a dialogue with Southeast Asian leaders and tension between the Thai and Cambodian prime ministers.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday marked the establishment of its inter-governmental commission on human rights, known as AICHR.Speaking at the ceremony marking the occasion, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said it was a significant advancement for ASEAN and placed human rights at the... (read more)
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19. Trade, Human Rights on Agenda as ASEAN Summit Opens
October 23, 2009
A Thai military police officer talks on his radio while guarding a hotel where the ASEAN Summit is taking place in Cha-Am of Hua Hin district, southern Thailand, 23 Oct 2009Leaders of Southeast Asian nations are again gathering in Thailand for meetings expected to focus on regional integration and human rights issues. Security at the summit is tight to prevent embarrassing protests that forced the cancellation of meetings in April.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations opened its annual meetings Friday with traditional music and dance that organizers said had roots across the region.... (read more)
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20. Thailand Public Holidays, Holidays in Thailand, Buddha Day, Buddhist Ceremony
October 26, 2009
It was 9 full months after the Buddha got the Enlightenment, on the full moon day of 6th lunar month, 45 years before the Buddhist era. On the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month, Makha, of the year, 4 special events happened:
Another important event, which happened on the same days (the full moon day of the 3rd lunar month) 44 years later, the last year of the Buddha's life, he decided to 'Parinibbhana', nirvana, leave the mind from the body or die. 3 months after that day (on the full moon day of the six lunar month --- we known as 'Wisakha Bucha Day').
There were 1,250 Sangha fol... (read more)
Author: Naveen Kumar
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21. Real Estate Koh Samui Style - An agent's impression
October 26, 2009
Having a real estate agency opens your eyes to problems and pitfalls but also to clearly profitable investment opportunities. It places you in a commanding position to understand the market place in the local arena from all angles. In Koh Samui, any responsible agent will tell you to look out for the danger signals when looking at a new developer's projects. They will only recommend those properties that are sound, and right now concentrate on resale properties where their owners are facing up to the realities in a slow market and pricing villas to sell at below normal expected market values.... (read more)
Author: John Smalls
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22. Real Estate Classified Ads in Thailand
October 26, 2009
A lot of local residents of Thailand as well as foreigners are looking for a space that they can call their own. There are a lot of real estate properties in Thailand but the challenging thing is to find reliable listings of houses and lots for sale or rent. If you want to find your own home sweet home in Thailand, HomeSpaceThailand.com might just be the website that can help you find it. There is also a very large choice of bangkok condos and bangkok property in general.
HomeSpaceThailand.com offers prime listings of real estate properties for sale and rent all over Thailand. The website... (read more)
Author: Daniel Lew
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23. Park Samui: the best of both worlds
October 22, 2009
The Park Samui in Thailand is a little jade spot, the best luxury beach resort, for miles around in the tourists’ haven Thailand. Just a ten-minute drive away from Samui Airport and you can gird yourself up for one of the best beach vacations ever. What is more, you can have the best of both worlds here, the pristine sea and rolling hillsides. Located in the beautiful island of Koh Samui, this top beach resort is an ideal holiday spot with its 24 well-designed and commodious apartments spelling out luxury, ambience, and comfort whichever way you turn, wherever you look.
A verdant piece of... (read more)
Author: Mike Greaves
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24. Beijing: South China Sea Territorial Disputes Not on ASEAN Agenda
October 21, 2009
China's ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations says territorial disputes over islands in the South China Sea will not be on the agenda when Chinese leaders attend an ASEAN summit in Thailand. Xue Hanqin, China's ambassador to ASEAN, maintains her country's position that territorial disputes in the South China Sea are bilateral, not multilateral, issues.Xue says China believes the dispute is between China and individual South China Sea coastal states - not an issue between China and ASEAN. Therefore, she says the Chinese government wants to resolve territorial disputes through... (read more)
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25. Thailand Steps Up Efforts to Reclaim Lost Mangroves
October 20, 2009
Bang Khun Thien's Bamboo sea wall serves as protection from the sea, Gulf of Thailand, Thailand, 20 Oct 2009Along Thailand's coast efforts are under way to reclaim lost mangrove swamps that have been destroyed in the name of economic development. Coastal erosion and invading sea waters show the potential danger of rising oceans due to climate change. A long boat wends its way along an estuary near Bang Khun Thien near Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand. Telephone poles stand in the water, a reminder that this was once dry land, with streets and homes. Economic growth vs. the env... (read more)
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