Geography The
kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast
Asia, making it a natural gateway to Indochina,
Myanmar and Southern China. Its shape and geography
divide into four natural regions : the mountains
and forests of the North; the vast rice fields
of the Central Plains; the semiarid
farm lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical
islands and long coastline of the peninsula South.
The
country comprises 76 provinces that are further
divided into districts, sub-districts and villages.
Bangkok is the capital city and center of political,
commercial, industrial and cultural activities.
It is also the seat of Thailand’s revered Royal
Family, with His Majesty the King recognised as
Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder
of the Buddhist religion and Upholder of all religions.
Thailand
is a constitutional monarchy with His Majesty
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX, the
ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, the present
king. The King has reigned for more than half
a century, making him the longest reigning Thai
monarch. Thailand embraces a rich diversity of
cultures and traditions. With its proud history,
tropical climate and renowned hospitality, the
Kingdom is a never-ending source of fascination
and pleasure for international visitors.
Climate
Information
about the climate during the Congress period Average
Temperature:
Mar
April
May
June
July
Aug
Max
36
37
35
35
34
33
Min
25
26
25
26
25
26
Currency Rate
The
unit of currency is the Baht (Bht) which is divided
into 100 satang. There are notes for Baht 20,
50, 100, 500 and 1,000 and coins for smaller denominations.
Approximately Baht 36-38 to USD 1.
Information about tourist attractions
in the city Welcome
to Bangkok, “The City of Angels”
A thriving metropolis and the spiritual, cultural,
political, commercial, educational and diplomatic
center of Thailand, Bangkok is a multi-faceted
city that caters to all interests. You can immerse
yourself in national, religious, sightseeing,
cultural, entertainment shopping and dinning attractions.
After the frenzy of discovering Bangkok’s treasures
you can unwind at the nearest spa, which generally
seeks to alleviate stress, and foster
“harmony” with the world through massage
techniques that combine Western and Eastern elements
and styles leaving you rejuvenated and ready for
another round of activity.
“Sawasdee
Ka” Those gentle words spoken by the ladies
who will greet you and your delegates typify the
warmth of the hospitality of our people towards
all our visitors.
This
greeting will certainly put a smile on your face,
which will be just one of many as you experience
all the delights that Bangkok and Thailand have
to offer.
You’ll
enjoy memorable sightseeing on Rattanakosin Island
where Bangkok was founded. It is the location
of the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple
of the Emerald Buddha. Other major points of interest
are Wat Pho, which houses the largest reclining
Buddha in Thailand. The National Museum and Sanam
Luang where many important royal ceremonies are
held such as the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony.
On
the other side of the Chao Phraya River,
stands the magnificent Wat Arun or Temple
of Dawn which is lit up at night. In addition
to sightseeing, Bangkok is a great place
for shopping. It brings happiness to so
many visitors as they are amazed by the
variety of products available. Other than
Thai silk, handicrafts and gems, all the
major international fashion designers’ creations
are available in the shopping complexes.
Shopping
excursions starts at the Patumwan intersection,
which is surrounded by shopping complexes,
then move up to the Rajdamri/Ratchaprasong,
Chidlom area all the way up Sukhumvit Road
to Soi 24. This route is served by the BTS
Skytrain. Then on weekends, catch either
the BTS Skytrain or the Subway to Chatuchak
Weekend Market.
Bangkok
is famous for the very wide choice of dining
experiences and nightlife. The areas where
most visitors head towards are Soi Lang
Suan, lower Sukhumvit Road up to Soi Thong
Lor, Which is well Known as a street of
restaurants. There are just some of the
alternatives available for finding happiness
in Bangkok-the City of Angels.
You’ll
enjoy memorable sightseeing on Rattanakosin Island
where Bangkok was founded. It is the location
of the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple
of the Emerald Buddha. Other major points of interest
are Wat Pho, which houses the largest reclining
Buddha in Thailand. The National Museum and Sanam
Luang where many important royal ceremonies are
held such as the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony.
