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ABOUT THAILAND
Area: 513,115
sq. km.
Topography:
Thailand is divided into 4 natural regions:
The mountainous North, with its profusion of multi-coloured orchids, fascinating
native handicrafts and winter temperatures are sufficiently cool to permit
cultivation of temperate fruits such as strawberries and peaches;
The high Northeast Plateau, which still jealously guards its many archaeological
and anthropological mysteries;
The Central Plain, one of the world's most fertile rice and fruit-growing
areas with colourful traditional culture and way of life as well as the
sandy beaches of the East Coast and vibrant cosmopolitan Bangkok;
The peninsular South where the unspoiled beaches and idyllic islands complement
economically vital tin mining, rubber cultivation and fishing.
Population:
Thais are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality. A large majority
of over 62 million citizens of Thailand are ethic Thai, along with strong
communities whose ethnic origins lie in China, India and elsewhere. About
7 million people reside in the capital city of Bangkok.
People:
Thai (80%), Chinese (10%), Malay (3%), and the rest are minorities (Mons,
Khmers, hill tribes) Ethnic Thais form the majority, though the area has
historically been a migratory crossroads, and has thus produced a degree
of ethnic diversity. Integration is such, however, that culturally and
socially there is enormous unity.
Language:
Spoken and written Thai is largely incomprehensible to the casual visitor.
However, English is widely understood, particularly in Bangkok where it
is almost the major commercial language. English and some European Languages
are spoken in most hotels, shops and restaurants in major tourist destinations,
and Thai-English road and street signs are found nationwide.
Religion: Buddhism
(95%), Muslim (4%), others (1%)
Government:
Thailand has had a constitutional monarchy since
1932. Parliament is composed of 2 houses, The House of Representatives
and the Senate. Both representatives and senators are elected by the people.
A prime minister elected from among the representatives leads the government.
The country is divided into 76 provinces. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
comes under an elected governor. Appointed provincial governors administer
the other 75 provinces (Changwat), which are divided into districts (Amphoe),
sub-districts (Tambon) and villages (Mu Ban).
Administration:
76 provinces, each subdivided into amphoe (district), tambon (sub-district)
and muban (village)
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