General Information
Land Area: 510,890 square km (197,255.732 square miles)
Population: 66,720,153
Official language(s): Thai
Currency: Baht
Exchange Rate (approx): 1 USD = 30 Baht
Location
Southeast Asia. Bordering Myanmar to the West, Laos to the North, Cambodia to the East, and Malaysia to the South.
Brief Summary
The Kingdom of Thailand, known as Siam until 1939, was established in the middle of the 14th century. Siam is noted as being the only Southeast Asian country to avoid European colonization. The country's government is now a constitutional monarchy that holds democratic elections.
Thailand is currently the second largest economy in Southeast Asia. The country has been hugely transformed over the last four decades, moving from a low-income primarily agrarian economy to a higher-income more diversified economy with strong growth and low unemployment. Tourism and the industrial and services sectors are the largest components of the Thai economy.
Additional Information
General information about Thailand (courtesy Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Medical Information on Thailand (Center of Disease Control, USA)
Places to Visit
Thailand is a very popular tourist destination these days; a relatively affordable option for international travelers seeking to experience of the tropics. Bangkok remains a must-see for those who wish to visit Thailand. But what are other popular options outside of the capital? Below is a very incomplete laundry list of some of these destinations.
Videos of Thailand
Visual media produced by the Thailand Tourism Authority can be found here
Quick overview from the Tourism Authority of Thailand
The Seven Wonders of Thailand
01-Thainess; 02-Treasures; 03-Beaches; 04-Nature; 05-Wellness; 06-Trends; 07-
Festivities
Serene Siam (1937). Traveltalks by Fitzpatrick Pictures showing life in Bangkok. The accuracy of the facts stated are unknown to me, but the footage is definitely a valuable look into life in Siam!
Old travelogue from 1931. The first three and a half minutes cover Thailand, with the remainder covering other countries in Asia. Again, the accuracy of the facts may be questionable, but the footage is quite a find.
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Churches in Bangkok
International Christian Assembly
ICA Bangkok is a Bible-believing Spirit-filled church located in Bangkok. Sunday services are held at 10:30am. A map and the church's address can be found here. Several hundred people attend the main service. The location of the church, denoted by a green arrow, can be found in Google maps by clicking here. Alternatively, here is a group of pictures of the surrounding area (approaching the church from the intersection of Ekkamai and Petchburi roads): (1) General landmark (2) Down the street from the church (3)Going past building 1 to building 2 (4) Entering the elevator area (5) Outside the main sanctuary
Evangelical Church of Bangkok
Evangelical Church of Bangkok (ECB) is another solid Bible-believing church in the center of Bangkok. Sunday services are held at 9:00am and 11:15am. The service itself is held in English and the congregation has a sizable young adult and young professional community. The church is located near the Asok and Nana BTS stations; a map outlining the location can be found here.
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NOTE: All facts, dates, and other information displayed above are believed to be authentic. However, the author makes no express claims as to the validity of any content displayed on this page and as such the viewer must accept the content "as is".
LAST UPDATED: 2018-August-02
Land Area: 510,890 square km (197,255.732 square miles)
Population: 66,720,153
Official language(s): Thai
Currency: Baht
Exchange Rate (approx): 1 USD = 30 Baht
Location
Southeast Asia. Bordering Myanmar to the West, Laos to the North, Cambodia to the East, and Malaysia to the South.
Brief Summary
The Kingdom of Thailand, known as Siam until 1939, was established in the middle of the 14th century. Siam is noted as being the only Southeast Asian country to avoid European colonization. The country's government is now a constitutional monarchy that holds democratic elections.
Thailand is currently the second largest economy in Southeast Asia. The country has been hugely transformed over the last four decades, moving from a low-income primarily agrarian economy to a higher-income more diversified economy with strong growth and low unemployment. Tourism and the industrial and services sectors are the largest components of the Thai economy.
Additional Information
General information about Thailand (courtesy Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Medical Information on Thailand (Center of Disease Control, USA)
Places to Visit
Thailand is a very popular tourist destination these days; a relatively affordable option for international travelers seeking to experience of the tropics. Bangkok remains a must-see for those who wish to visit Thailand. But what are other popular options outside of the capital? Below is a very incomplete laundry list of some of these destinations.
Small Islands
- Koh Tao
- Koh Samed
- Koh Larn
- Koh Phi Phi
- Koh Lipe
- Koh Similan
- Koh Surin
- Naka Island
- Koh Thalu
Visual media produced by the Thailand Tourism Authority can be found here
Quick overview from the Tourism Authority of Thailand
The Seven Wonders of Thailand
01-Thainess; 02-Treasures; 03-Beaches; 04-Nature; 05-Wellness; 06-Trends; 07-
Festivities
Serene Siam (1937). Traveltalks by Fitzpatrick Pictures showing life in Bangkok. The accuracy of the facts stated are unknown to me, but the footage is definitely a valuable look into life in Siam!
Old travelogue from 1931. The first three and a half minutes cover Thailand, with the remainder covering other countries in Asia. Again, the accuracy of the facts may be questionable, but the footage is quite a find.
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Churches in Bangkok
International Christian Assembly
ICA Bangkok is a Bible-believing Spirit-filled church located in Bangkok. Sunday services are held at 10:30am. A map and the church's address can be found here. Several hundred people attend the main service. The location of the church, denoted by a green arrow, can be found in Google maps by clicking here. Alternatively, here is a group of pictures of the surrounding area (approaching the church from the intersection of Ekkamai and Petchburi roads): (1) General landmark (2) Down the street from the church (3)Going past building 1 to building 2 (4) Entering the elevator area (5) Outside the main sanctuary
Evangelical Church of Bangkok
Evangelical Church of Bangkok (ECB) is another solid Bible-believing church in the center of Bangkok. Sunday services are held at 9:00am and 11:15am. The service itself is held in English and the congregation has a sizable young adult and young professional community. The church is located near the Asok and Nana BTS stations; a map outlining the location can be found here.
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NOTE: All facts, dates, and other information displayed above are believed to be authentic. However, the author makes no express claims as to the validity of any content displayed on this page and as such the viewer must accept the content "as is".
LAST UPDATED: 2018-August-02
