Thailand
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| Kings | Maha Vajiralongkorn |
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| Capital | Bangkok |
| Dialing code | +66 |
| Currency | Thai baht |
| Points of interest | The Grand Palace |
| Phi Phi Islands | |
| Patong | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 405646 |
About Thailand
Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It's known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
Elephants: Covid and ethics reshape Thailand's tourism industry
... More elephants are used for tourism in Thailand - over 3,000 - than anywhere else...
Cambodia casino fire: Ten dead in blaze on Thai border
...By George WrightBBC NewsAt least 10 people have been killed in a fire at a Cambodian hotel-casino on the border with Thailand, police say...
Queen Elizabeth II: Dressmaker 'so lucky' to land dream job
... The Queen had been given " fabrics by the King of Thailand - she wanted four long evening skirts and blouses made out of them"...
How green was the COP26 climate summit?
... shows the UK government purchased " carbon offsets" to support five global projects which reduced emissions in India, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand...
The extraordinary story of how 300 volunteers rescued a stranded caver
... Travelling hundreds of miles across the UK is a relatively short distance, however, compared with flying to Thailand to help with a rescue there...
Coronavirus: What is the true number of victims of the pandemic is?
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George Floyd's death eases tensions between the two communities
... In 2006, Lee s 19-year-old son, Fong - born in a refugee camp in Thailand eight times, was shot by Minneapolis police officer Jason Andersen...
More coronavirus cases 'very likely' in the UK - health officials
... All the symptoms, even if mild, after traveling from China, Thailand, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia or Macau are advised to stay indoors, and call the NHS 111 phone service...
