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.
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By George WrightBBC News
At least 10 people have been killed in a fire at a Cambodian hotel-casino on The Border with Thailand , police say.
The Blaze broke out at The Grand Diamond City hotel-casino in the Border Town of Poipet at around 23:30 (16:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
Around 400 people were inside The Building when it caught fire, police said.
Video circulating on Social Media shows what appeared to be people jumping or falling from upper floors.
Many Thai nationals were in The Hotel , which backs onto The Border , local media reports.
Authorities are still working to determine The Cause of The Fire .
Some of the injured were transferred to hospitals in Thailand 's Sa Kaeo province, a Thai foreign Ministry Official told the AFP news agency.
Poipet is a key Crossing Point between the Two Countries . It is also popular for its casinos, which many Thai nationals visit because gambling is mostly illegal in Thailand .
Source of news: bbc.com