| You might have heard about Thailand. You may | | | | less located at the center of the country. The |
| have heard something good or bad about it. Well, | | | | city is known by many perspectives ranging from |
| that is common to most of the countries, isn't it? | | | | its rich culture with beautiful temples to being a |
| Despite the political turmoil in it, Thailand is still an | | | | place of notorious night spot like Patpong. |
| interesting country. Let's start with the geography | | | | The northern part of Thailand has of a lot of |
| of the country. | | | | mountains. It is the largest area of the country. |
| The country is located in Southeast Asia. It is | | | | Here, you can see elephants work in the forest. |
| considered a Buddhist country since 80-90 per | | | | The major cities that people visit in the north |
| cent of the populations are Buddhists. The | | | | include Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The second |
| country used to be known as Siam for centuries. | | | | largest area is northeast. The area is largely |
| If you have watched the movie "The king and I", | | | | bordered by the Mekong River. It has the world's |
| you will understand. | | | | oldest Bronze Age civilization which flourished |
| The size of the country is similar to the size of | | | | some 5,000 years ago. |
| France or may be the size of Texas in the | | | | As for the south of the northeast lies the eastern |
| States. It covers the area of 510,000 square | | | | region. It has the border to the sea. This is where |
| kilometers. The population is around 65 million | | | | pristine beaches support the growth of summer |
| people. The country has the population of around | | | | resorts such as Pattaya. |
| 65 million people. It has shared borders with | | | | The west of Thailand consists of many beautiful |
| Myanmar in the west and north, with Laos in the | | | | mountains. They rise up towards the Burmese |
| northeast, with Cambodia in the east and with | | | | border. The resources here are in lush valleys and |
| Malaysia in the south. | | | | some remain relatively unspoiled. The towns here |
| Thailand has a shape of an old styled axe. It is | | | | have a frontier atmosphere. |
| divided into seven regions including the North, | | | | The last part of the country located down south. |
| Northeast, Central Plains, East, West, and the | | | | Here, you can see scenic beauty which |
| Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Each of which has | | | | complements the economically vital activities of tin |
| its own distinctive geographical character. | | | | mining, rubber cultivation, and fishing. |
| The capital of Thailand is Bangkok. It is more or | | | | |