The population of Thailand is formed of 80% of Thais (but there are also minorities of Chinese, Malays and Khmers) and is mostly Buddhist. It is concentrated in the central plain, a vital area of the country, territory for the intensive cultivations of rice and the area for the most important cities, including the capital Bangkok.
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
Major cities of Thailand are:
Bangkok, Buri Ram, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Hualtin, Koh Samui, Krabi, Lampang, Mae Hong Son, Mae Sot, Nakhon Ratchosima, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nan, Narathiwat, Phitsanulok, Phrae, Phuket, Ranong, Sakon Nakhon, Sukhotthai, Surat Thani, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Utapao.
When you are in a foreign country knowing where the nearest consulate is may prove to be very useful. So here is a list of the US consulates which can be found in the major cities of this country:
- Chiang Mai (address: Wichayanond Road, phone: 66 53 252 629)
- Bangkok (Embassy, link: http://www.usa.or.th/embassy/index.htm)
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Last travel guides from Thailand
Chiang Mai travel guide, Thailand
Chiang Mai is an old capital city in Thailand. It is known to be one of the most beautiful cities of the country with its breathtaking scenery in the form of mountains and hills, lakes and streams, waterfalls and fields. The city offers stunning natural attractions and the secrets of the mountains and valleys are just waiting to be explored.... Read more »
Mae Hong Son travel guide, Thailand
Mae Hong Son is a province in Thailand located in the northwest part of the country near Chiang Mai and Lampang. It’s a very picturesque province as most of the settlements are locate in the valleys surrounded by very tall mountains. The presence of the mountains has practically shielded this part of the country from outside influences.... Read more »
Sakon Nakhon travel guide, Thailand
Sakon Nakhon is one of the most popular towns in Thailand and it is located within the beautiful region of Isan. Sakon Nakhon province is situated in the north eastern part of Thailand. This beautiful place has a population of only about 76,000 people.... Read more »
Rayong history, Thailand
The history of Rayong can be traced back to 1500 BE (Buddhist Era) when the Khmer settled around that area. The Khmer establishment has been recorded as archeological evidence. Rayong was primarily mentioned in the Thai chronicles in the late Ayutthaya era in 2113 BE during the rule of Ayutthaya’s King Somdej Llra Maha Dhamaraja. The Burmese army was constantly invading Thailand.... Read more »
Nan history, Thailand
The current city of Nan was once a separate kingdom which. This famous city of Thailand has a huge history behind it and could well be tagged as one of the oldest cities in this country. Although now the city of Nan has great evidence related to the pre historic settlements in this area, these weren’t available until the 14th century.... Read more »
Thailand - Travel Guides by Cities
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