Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand Chiang Rai is about 785 kilometers north of Bangkok. Situated on the Kok River basin, Chiang Rai covers an area of approximately 11,678 square meters with an average elevation of 580 meters above sea level. The province, which is located within the renowned Golden Triangle area where Myanmar, […]
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Weather and climate in Thailand Thailand can best be described as tropical and humid for the majority of the country during most of the year. The area of Thailand north of Bangkok has a climate determined by three seasons whilst the southern peninsular region of Thailand has only two. In northern Thailand the seasons are […]
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Visa Information in Thailand 1. Generally, a foreign citizen who wishes to enter the Kingdom of Thailand is required to obtain a visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or a Royal Thai Consulate-General. However, nationals of certain countries do not require a visa if they meet visa exemption requirements as follows: (1) they are nationals […]
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Shopping malls in Bangkok, a great shopping experience Thailand and specially Bangkok are holding numerous shopping malls giving you literally dozens of options: fashion, food, books, computers, mobile phones etc. The impressive shopping centers brought a different kind of shopping experience. The huge malls are particularly popular among teen Thai girls. Shopping centers in Thailand […]
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Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Thailand This is a list of diplomatic missions, foreign embassies and Consulate addresses in Bangkok Thailand. Our list includes phone numbers, email addresses and links to the respective websites. This list includes the most important foreign embassies and excludes honorary consulates. At present there are 75 embassies in Bangkok and […]
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This is perhaps the most frequently asked question by travelers, so i will answer: yes it is safe. However keep in mind that there is no place in the world 100% risk free. Is it safe to travel to Thailand? Often, tourists worry when a coup is staged or there are rallies in Bangkok and […]
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