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Tha is the abbreviation of Thailand, and its full name is Thailand. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is located in the south-central Indochina Peninsula, bordering the Gulf of Thailand in the Pacific Ocean in the southeast and the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean in the southwest. It borders Myanmar in the west and northwest, Laos in the northeast, Cambodia in the east and Malaysia in the south. It has a tropical monsoon climate, high in the north and low in the south. With a total area of 565,438+03,000 square kilometers and a coastline of 2,705 kilometers, the country is divided into five districts and 77 prefectures.

By the end of 2020, the total population of Thailand is 66 1.7 million, and there are more than 30 ethnic groups in the country, mainly Thai, and the rest are Lao, Chinese and Malay. More than 90% people believe in Buddhism, and Thai is the national language. In A.D. 1238, Thailand formed a relatively unified country, which successively experienced Sukhothai Dynasty, Dacheng Dynasty, Wuli Dynasty and Bangkok Dynasty, formerly known as Siam.

Main attractions in Thailand

1, Grand Palace

The Grand Palace, also known as the Grand Palace, is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River and is a landmark of Bangkok and even Thailand. Founded in 1782, it has been continuously renovated and expanded by Daiwang, and it is still magnificent. The essence of Thai architecture, painting, sculpture and decorative arts are gathered here. From the first to the eighth generation of the Thai dynasty, it lived here and was also the office of the government.

2. Pattaya

Pattaya, also translated as "Pataia", is a famous seaside resort in Thailand. It is only about 150 km away from the capital Bangkok, and it can be reached in two hours by car. It is closer to Bangkok International Airport, so it has become the most popular amusement city for Bangkok people and international tourists.

3. KOH samui

Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand and belongs to Surat Thani. It is about 560 kilometers south of the capital Bangkok, 2 1 km long and 25 km wide, with a total area of 247 square kilometers, equivalent to Penang, Malaysia. Koh Samui was discovered by a group of self-help travelers who loved the simple and quiet tropical island life in the 1970s. It is not only completely far from the civilized world, but also a leisurely holiday resort.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Thailand