Some introduction on Thailand

Our homestay is staying at the city that is nearest to Southern Thailand in Malaysia, so many people were staying at our homestay to prepare for going to Thailand. Here are some of the Thailand introduction 

Introduction to Thailand

Thailand is one of the world’s most beautiful countries and known worldwide as the 'Land of Smiles’. The country's diverse natural landscapes; rich history and Buddhist culture; inspiring buildings, both ancient and modern; world famous cuisine; and warm, hospitable people make Thailand one of the world’s most popular destinations.

Basic Facts About Thailand

Area: 514,000 sq km Population: 64,631,595 Capital City: Bangkok (known locally as Krung Thep – the city of Angels) Currency: Thai Baht Head of State: His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX of the Chakri Dynasty) Time Zone: Seven hours ahead of Greenwich Man Time Electricity: The electric current is 220 volt AC (50 cycles) throughout the country. A number of types of plug are in use in Thailand including two and three pin. Plug adapter kits are widely available. Weights and Measures: Thailand uses the metric system Business Hours and Banking: Thailand operates a five day business week from Monday to Friday. Most offices are open from 8am to 5pm. Government offices are open from 8.30am to 4.30pm with a one hour lunch break from noon. Banks open from 9.30am to 3.30pm although some are open longer and there are exchange booths with longer hours in major cities and tourist areas. ATM/cashpoint machines are widely available in urban areas and most accept cards from overseas accounts. Few tourist attraction point near Southern Thailand Thaleban National Park This lush tropical park sits at Thailand's southern tip, far out along the Malay Peninsula. Thaleban is carpeted with a remarkable semi-evergreen rain forest, which features flora and fauna more indigenous to Malaysia and Sumatra. Over 200 species of birds inhabit the park, including the peregrine falcon (the world's fastest animal), black baza hawk, helmeted hornbill, and the dusky crag martin. Interesting mammals such as the lesser mousedeer, white-handed gibbons, dusky leaf monkeys are sighted with regularity. View of one of the lake at Tha Leban Source:  https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiGKsxoZvtjs6TutFJm7dhLS_tF9tvBLrX69EQUrNea5KlOQuq3w7J5_qXxVlyOvpWkaXEEqPXJjtddtUhvV0lIfrG9fBmfLwb4snshylaVuZVkls0ZF0yfe8svNXWgGifg7Z-y7TZuQaLrNshgG6_GSDOwhwJgm-XDXzzfcf19-l6K88-61gvbI_CiCQ0_vRmD27wb81mnrLs9= Sukhothai Founded in 1257, Sukhothai was the first capital of Thailand. The old city and its magnificent ruins are located about 12 kilometres from modern Sukhothai, in Thailand's northern hills. Part of ancient Sukhothai's wonder is its very brevity. It lasted only about 100 years, but during that time it produced a collection of temples and monuments rivaling that of any city in history. Wat Mahathat, an enormous complex of temples, statues, and gardens, and it is only one of the ruins in old Sukhothai. Majestic view of the Buddha statue at Sukhothai Source: from:https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhmTC166rv3XQBxvUgod8qfrVY62XqWAew1yRQAvCZR7q3LQVt2HMUPApiO4hLC5cenMtQ3RLmLOHFNgR0WEgPXKlSTlhwETKNnOo-osvMB-tbFrzfaqv6MHIyeDtwiaqGZrCD32gIfmMujBe2sc3pWezit1qxZhJ_RdN0Tgl5MXZJX=