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Kingdom of Thailand, in the past called Siam

Bordering Laos and Cambodia to the east, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia to the south, and the Andaman Sea and Myanmar to the west.

Capital City of Thailand: Bangkok 


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Car Rental Thailand

 Avis Car Rental
 Europcar 
 Herz

Hotels in Thailand

 Booking - Thailand Hotels - an easy way to select and book hotel rooms
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels. Bookings UK is a dedicated hotel and accommodation reservation website.
Hotels in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Bang Su, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Koh Samui, Ban Karon Noi, Hua Hin, Ban Khlong Sam ,Chon Buri, Amphoe Ko Samui

Hostels Thailand

 Hostelbookers.com - Great Hostels, Free booking, Fast & Easy to use
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.
 Phuket Guide - guesthouse
 Phuketroom.com

Tour Operator / Travel Agents





Travel Guides Thailand / Related Books

 Amazon.com

 Thailand - Lonely Planet Country Guide
Joe Cummings, Rebecca Blond, Morgan Konn, Matt Warren, China Williams
The legendary best-selling, longest-running guide to Southeast Asia's most popular destination the only guide to Thailand written for travelers on any budget suggested itineraries include classic routes, tailored trips, off -road excursions and travel with children opinionated and up-to-the-minute coverage of Bangkok's hottest bars, restaurants and shops written by a Bangkok expert Thailand is the only Southeast Asian nation to have never been colonised Thaksin Shinawatra became the first Thai Prime Minister to be re-elected when his Thai Rak Thai party was victorious in February 2005. Before taking up politics, he was a police officer, and later a billionaire telecommunications tycoon a Rocket Festival is held in May in the country's north-east, using a volatile mixture of bamboo and gunpowder to convince the sky to send rain for the new rice season
Paperback 880 pages (September 2005); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740596978.
 The Rough Guide to Thailand's Beaches and Islands  - Paul Gray, Lucy Ridout
The Rough Guide to Thailand's Beaches and Islands is the ultimate guide to these glorious destinations. From the enchanting and little-known islands of Ban Krud and Suan Luang to the hip new beach resort of Pak Nam Pran. A full-colour 24-page section introduces the highlights, with stunning photography of the best the islands have to offer. The authors provide expert recommendations on where to go, from party beaches and luxury resorts to remote national park islands and bases for diving, snorkelling and kayaking. The guide also includes full coverage of Bangkok, the main point of arrival, a sophisticated metropolis and gateway to the coasts. There are detailed maps for every region and informed advice on activities - from Thai cookery to Thai boxing and from scuba-diving to white-water rafting
Paperback 544 pages (October 28, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843532743.
 Bangkok - Lonely Planet - China Williams
Paperback 128 pages (February 2005); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740597656

Transport / How do I travel to Thailand

 Bangkok Airport - Don Muang Airport
 Chang Mai Airport
 Phuket Airport

 Bankok Airways
 Thai Airways
 Pelangi Airlines

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

 State Railway of Thailand
Timetable, Available seats, Fares and rates

 Train schedule Thailand

 Panthip Bus Co. - Linienbus sehe Bus timetable
 Songserm - Linienbus & Fähre - sehe Koh Samui-info.com

 Rajah Ferry Company - ferry

 BTS - Public Transport Bangkok

 Map of Thailand [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Bibliothek - Map Collection ]
  
Designed to be tough, practical and good value for money, the "Rough Guide" maps aim to forge a new standard in city maps. Apart from travel information and the city's sites, monuments and attractions, the map shows every shop, restaurant, bar and hotel listed in the "Rough Guide" travel guide to Thailand, together with their opening times, and, in many cases, phone numbers. The map covers the main areas of Thailand on one side and an enlarged downtown city-centre map on the reverse. The scale of the map makes useful for planning treks or island visits.
Map 1 pages (May 26, 2005); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843532166


Links 

 Travel Insurance

 Royal Thai Government
 ThaiGov.net

 Bangkok Tourist Bureau

 Bangkok City - Capital City of Thailand
Visitor information, Must See Sites in Bangkok

 Northern Province [ changwat ]
Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Phayao, Nan, Lampang, Lamphun, Phrae, Tak, Sukhothai, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Uthai Thani und Nakhon Sawan
 Northeastern Povince
Loei, Nongbua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket und Ubon Ratchathani
 Central Province
Kanchanaburi, Suphanburi, Chainat, Sing Buri, Lopburi, Ang Thong, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathumthani, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Sakaeo, Chachoengsao, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Bangkok, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Phetchaburi und Prachuap Khiri Khan.
 Eastern Province
Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi und Trat
 Southern Province
Chumphon, Ranong, Surat Thani, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phattalung, Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala und Narathiwat

 Bangkok Post
 Bankok Today - Bangkok Thailand Travel Guide - Local Travel Information
 Buddha Mind 
UK-based website focusing on Buddhism, Thailand and Thai cultures.
 Chiang Mai Guide - historical town in northern Thailand
To foreign visitors, Chiang Mai's mountainous landscape and distinctive culture prove to be fascinating, not to mention its moderately cooler temperature in winter than those of many other provinces in Thailand.
Once the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai exhibits many cultural characteristics of its own, including the Lanna language, Lanna-style architecture, and Lanna costumes. Local crafts, particularly wood carving, paper umbrella making, and silk weaving also find reputation as the finest in the country. Furthermore , six major local hilltribes - the Karen (Kariang, Yang), the Hmong (Meo), the Yao (Mien), the Akha (Ekaw), the Lisu (Lisaw), and the Lahu (Mussur) - also call Chiang Mai their home.
 ChangmaiNet
 Chiangmai News
 Golf Orient
 Good Morning Chiangmai
 Jim Thompson Thai House Museum
Information about Thompson's life and accomplishments in transforming the Thai silk industry. This website also portrays Thompson's passion in Thai culture and heritage through its artistically Thai in the design and content. 
 MuangBoran - Gateway to Thailand's Cultural Heritage, Samut Prakan
The Ancient City, like a door opened to the cultural in heritage of Siam. The visitors are able to see the continuity of the history, arts, cultures, religious, thoughts as well as the believes of Thai talents. It shall reflect to Thai fundamentals and the varieties of the cultures on Thai territories. 
 Patong Beach
 Pattaya
 Phuket Gazette
 Samui Guide - one of the most idyllic paradise islands in the Far East
 Samui Holiday
 Seasite - Thay language and cultural learning resources - Northern Illinois University
 Thai Palaces 
information about major palaces throughout Thailand with presentation using Flash and Quicktime.
 Thai puppetry - Tookkatoon
Traditional Thai puppetry (Hun, in Thai) has a long history dated as far back as the Ayutthaya period (1350 -1767BC). In the past, Thai people saw puppetry as an art and used it to reproduce dramas, epics, folklores, and commedy in puppet theatres. Four major types of puppets include large court puppets (Hun Luang), small puppets (Hun Lek), small dance-drama puppets (Hun Lakhon Lek), and bamboo-rod puppets (Hun Krabog).
 The Nation - online news
Latest News, Headlines, National, Regional, Politics, Business, Finance, Technology, Sport, Travel, Opinionn and more
 Tourism Association Koh Samui
Accommodation, Attractions, Culture, History & Religion, Do's & Dont's..., Food & Dining, Getting Around, Taxi, Jeep , Motorbike, Holidays, Festivals & Special Events, Night Life, Recreation... , Island Tours, Jungle Safari, Elephant Trekking etc.
Samui is an island located about 80 kilometers from Suratthani, the nearest mainland city. You can fly here with Bangkok Airways directly from Bangkok. They also have direct flights from Phuket, Krabi and Singapore.

Cuisine - Thai Cooking

Thai cuisine is known for its blend of fundamental flavors in each dish -- hot (spicy), sour, sweet, salty and bitter.

 Thailand: the Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Thailand 
Panurat Poladitmontri, Judy Lew, William Warren
Hardcover 256 pages (2001); Publisher: HarperCollins New Zealand; Language: English; ISBN: 0002550296
 Authentic Thai Recipes
 Thai Food - David Thompson, Earl Carter (Photographer)
Thai Food gives the most comprehensive account of this ancient and exotic cuisine ever published in English. David Thompson shares his passion for the unique style of cooking that he believes to be one of the world's greatest cuisines. He provides over 300 mouthwatering recipes, from the simple, honest flavour of a classic pat thai or the refreshing tang of a Green Papaya Salad to such elaborate creations as Green Curry of Trout Dumplings with Apple Eggplants or Stir-fried Crispy Fish Cakes with Pork and Salted Eggs. A series of introductory chapters examine the role of food in Thai culture and society, offer guidance on ingredients, with notes on availability and subsitutions, and explain the essential techniques of Thai cookery. More than 50 menus provide ideas for combining Thai dishes. Beautifully written, and complemented by superb photography, this book captures all aspects of this diverse culinary culture.
Hardcover 684 pages (October 18, 2002); Publisher: Pavilion Books; Language: English; ISBN: 1862055149
 Cuisine of Thailand - Wikipedia

History of Thailand

Independence: 1238 (traditional founding date; never colonized

Thailand's origin is traditionally tied to the short-lived kingdom of Sukhothai founded in 1238, after which the larger kingdom of Ayutthaya was established in the mid-14th century. Thai culture was greatly influenced by both China and India. Contact with various European powers began in the 16th century but, despite continued pressure, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power

 Thailands History - Wikipedia
Early history, Sukhothai and Lannathai, Ayutthaya, Bangkok period, Military rule, Democracy

Thai Language

 Longdo - Thai Dictionary Search and Compilation Service
Multiple Bilingual -- English, Japanese, German, French - Thai -- Dictionary

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Leck - online music shop - Thai Music
 ThaiFolk
Thai folk means the pattern of Thai life of living since they were born until die. Thai folk consists of Thai social, cultural, life of living, intellectual, behavior, practical, and educational knowledge as well as cultural heredity from the past until nowadays

Webportals / Search Engine / Directory

 2Bangkok.com - Thai news

 Koh Samui-info.com - Inselinfo Koh Samui [ Kho Samui, Ko Samui, Samui, Koi Samui ]
Tropical paradise soaking in the South China Sea, in the Siam Gulf, it is the third island of the Kingdom of Thailand. Within less than two decades, Samui became a hard to bypass tourist destination in Asia! Edged by white sandy beaches, you will discover on it diversified breathtaking landscapes flooded with sun throughout the year, numerous Buddhist landmarks, inland outing, smiling friendly people, etc. But the island and its archipelago have yet more other delightful surprises for you....
 Krabinet - Southern Province
In recorded times it was called the 'Ban Thai Samor', and was one of twelve towns that used, before people were widely literate, the monkey for their standard. At that time, c. 1200 A.D., Krabi was tributary to the Kingdom of Ligor, a city on the Kra Peninsula's east coast better known today as Nakhon Si Thammarat. At the start of the Rattanakosin period, about 200 years ago, when the capital was finally settled at Bangkok, an elephant kraal was established in Krabi by order of Chao Phraya Nakorn (Noi), the governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat, which was by then a part of the Thai Kingdom. He sent his vizier, the Phra Palad, to oversee this task, which was to ensure a regular supply of elephants for the larger town. So followers many emigrated in the steps of the Phra Palad that soon Krabi had a large community in three different boroughs : Pakasai, Khlong Pon, and Pak Lao. In 1872, King Chulalongkorn graciously elevated these to town status, called Krabi, a word that preserves in its meaning the monkey symbolism of the old standard. The town's first governor was Luang Thep Sena, though it continued a while as a dependency of Nakhon Si Thammarat. This was changed in 1875, when Krabi was raised to a fourth-level town in the old system of Thai government. Administrators then reported directly to the central government in Bangkok, and Krabi's history as a unique entity separated from the other provinces, had begun.
 Phuket.net
Phuket is a large island in the Indian Ocean. It is 862 kms south of Bangkok. and it is the only island belonging to Thailand, having provincial status. Phuket is surrounded by 39 smaller islands. The island is known as the Pearl of Thailand (the Pearl of Andaman) though it gets its enormous wealth from tin production. It is Thailand's largest tin producer.
With all the surrounding waters along the island's shape from the north to the south there contain a lot of colorful marine life. Today Phuket is an internationally famous island resort, one of the most important destinations in Thailand with a wide variety of magnificent beaches, hidden coves, secluded bays and forested hillsides. Either you want to have action or relaxation, you can surely have it in Phuket. Here you also can find restaurants with a lot of delicious seafood.
The Phuket town is notable for its old European architecture. It is a very attractive island for all kind of visitors
 Samuinet - Samui Island
Samui is an island of great natural beauty and variety. It is one of Thailand's prime beach resort destinations
 Sawadee - Phuket island portal
 ThaiSpider.com - searchengine of Thailand


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Thailand offers the traveller a complete range of holiday options. The bustling capital, Bangkok is renowned for its ornate temples and palaces, while in quieter Northern Thailand visitors can get an authentic Thai experience; hill tribe villages, the arts and crafts trade and the Golden Triangle - Where the Thai, Laos and Burmese boarders meet. Hua Hin And Cha Am are ideal extensions to your city stay or head further south to experience the exotic beach resorts and islands of Koh Samui, Phuket, Phi Phi and Koh Lanta - perfect for those who just want to relax and unwind. Destinations: Bangkok, Hua Hin & Cha-am, Phuket, Krabi & Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai

Provinces in Thailand [ changwat ]: Amnat Charoen, Ang Thong, Buriram, Chachoengsao, Chai Nat, Chaiyaphum, Chanthaburi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chon Buri, Chumphon, Kalasin, Kamphaeng Phet, Kanchanaburi, Khon Kaen, Krabi, Krung Thep Mahanakhon (Bangkok), Lampang, Lamphun, Loei, Lop Buri, Mae Hong Son, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nan, Narathiwat, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Pattani, Phangnga, Phatthalung, Phayao, Phetchabun, Phetchaburi, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phrae, Phuket, Prachin Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ranong, Ratchaburi , Rayong, Roi Et, Sa Kaeo, Sakon Nakhon, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Sara Buri, Satun, Sing Buri, Sisaket, Songkhla, Sukhothai, Suphan Buri, Surat Thani, Surin, Tak, Trang, Trat, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Uthai Thani, Uttaradit, Yala, Yasothon