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Known as the Land of the White Elephant, Thailand is a tropical country nestled in Southeast Asia. Its topography consists of land with winding rivers, plateaus, and mountains. With this topography, Thailand has many stunning natural attractions.

If you need "vitamin sea", Phuket can be the right vacation spot. Apart from Phuket, there are Pattaya Beach, Railay Beach, and Krabi Island. If you’re a mountain person, you can enjoy the mountain atmosphere in Phu Tok or the sunrise at Kanchanaburi Galaxy Peak.

Do you like shopping? Come to Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, a shopping paradise that provides unique products at low prices.

Want to try Thai culinary specialties other than tom yum and pad thai? You can enjoy street food on Pattaya’s Walking Street or Khao San Road, Chinatown, Sukhumvit Soi 38, and Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok. However, if you are Muslim, please notice that not all the food is halal.

Apart from its delicious cuisine, Thailand also has unique festivals. For example, the Songkran Festival is a traditional Thai New Year celebration. There is also the Loy Krathong Festival, where Thai people will make decorative baskets (krathong) to be washed away into the river.

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What is the famous beach in Thailand?

Krabi and Phuket are where you can find beautiful beaches in Thailand. One of them is Railay Beach in Krabi province. You can walk on the white sand enjoying the clear turquoise seawater. Plan to visit Tubkaek Beach on the north of Railay or at the coast of Krabi. This semi-private area is far from the crowd of tourists and long-tail boats. Another one is Kata Beach on Phuket Island. You can explore the beach by doing several activities, such as surfing, snorkeling and hanging out on the smooth and soft sand. This beach is a hidden area, so it’s a perfect place to relax. Come to Kata Beach in the afternoon to enjoy the calm and watch the sunset.

What is the famous cuisine in Thailand?

Thailand offers more than fascinating travel destinations. The kingdom has a lot of delicious culinary delights that you have to try. Mango sticky rice, tom yum and pad thai are the must-try menus. Mango sticky rice is a worldwide famous dessert. Tom yum, another popular dish, has selections for different tastes: tom yum gai for chicken lovers and tom yum talay for seafood ones.

What is the value of Thai currency to USD?

The Thai currency is Baht. 1000 THB approximately equals to US$29.

In what months are plane tickets to Thailand usually cheap?

You can book cheap tickets to Thailand from May to September during the low holiday season. During those months, prices for plane tickets and hotels are usually affordable. You can visit and take pictures free from the excessive number of tourists.

What are the historical sites in Thailand?

The first one is Ayuttaya, a renowned city in the land of the former Siamese Kingdom, which was the largest city in the world. The second one is Rattanakosin Island in Bangkok. It is a home for Wat Pho (the temple with the Reclining Buddha statue) and Wat Saket (Golden Mount Temple). The third one is Phanom Rung, a temple complex from the historical empire. Last but not least is the River Khwae (Kwai) in Kanchanaburi. This place is well known for its bridge construction by Japanese prisoners of war during World War II. Now, the bridge on the River Kwai is one of the popular historical attractions in Thailand.