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| Capital city | Bangkok |
| Political system | constitutional monarchy |
| Currency | baht (THB) - about 0.10 groszy. |
| Surface | 514 000 |
| Population | 65 931 550 |
| Tongue | Thai, English, Chinese |
| religion | Buddhism |
| Code | 66 |
| Internet domain | .th |
| Time zone | UTC 7 |
| Time zone | UTC 7 |
Thailand - a state in the southeast Asia bordering on Laos and Cambodia in the east, with Malaysia in the south and with Myanmar and the Andaman Sea to the west. Thailand is also called Siam because that was its official name until May 11, 1949. The international term "Thai" (ไทย) means free in Thai.
Characteristic
Geography
Thailand is located in the Southeast Asia.
Climate
Thailand has a tropical climate. Bangkok is considered the warmest capital in the world.
History
The first traces of humanity in Thailand appeared over 30,000 years ago. We owe the beginning of the country to the Thai people - people from the south-western part China. The first capital (founded in 1350) was Ajutthaya.
Policy
There are the following political parties in Thailand:
- New Aspirations Party (PNA)
- Democratic Party (PD)
- National Development Party (PRN)
- Thai National Party (TPN)
- Social Action Party (PAS)
- Party of Thai Citizens (POT)
- Solidarity Party (PS)
- Justice and Freedom Party (PSW)
- Mas Party (PM)
- Thailand leaders (LT)
- Righteous Strength Party (PSS)
Drive
By plane
The largest airport in Thailand is the international airport in Bangkok.
Regions
Administratively, Thailand is divided into 6 regions (Central, West, East, North, Northeast and South) and 76 provinces (Changwad): 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 Ratchasim, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nan, Narathiwat, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Pattani, Phang Nga, 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, Sarah Buri, Satun, Sing Buri, Sisaket, Songkhl, Sukhothai, Suphan Buri, Surat Thani, Surin, Yes, Trang, Trat, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Uthai Thani, Uttaradit, Yala, Yasothon.
Cities
According to official data from 2010, Thailand had over 30 large cities with a population of over 50,000. residents. The capital of the country, Bangkok, was the only city with over 5 million inhabitants; 11 cities with a population of 100,000 ÷ 500,000; 19 cities with a population of 50,000 ÷ 100,000 and the rest of the cities below 50,000 residents.
Interesting places
Objects from the UNESCO World Heritage List
- Former city Sukhotai and related historic complexes
- Former town in Ayutthaya and related historic complexes
- Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai forest complex
- Thung Yai-Huai Kha Kheng Wildlife Sanctuary
- Archaeological Site of Ban Chiang
Transport
Visas
From August 11, 2011, holders of Polish passports can travel to Thailand for tourist purposes up to 30 days without the need to apply for a visa. In a situation where the border of Thailand will be crossed by land from neighboring countries (Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia and Burma), the stay is 15 days. When the stay exceeds 30 days or the purpose of the visit is different from the tourist purpose, apply for a visa at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand (or use the visa run).
Tongue
The official language of Thailand is Thai.
Shopping
Gastronomy
Dishes characteristic of Thailand include:
- Thai spring pancakes,
- mussels with basil and lemongrass,
- Pad Thai,
- crab salad.
Accommodation
Security
In Thailand, pickpocketing often occurs, so it is better to leave all valuables in the hotel (locked in a safe).
Health
Currently, there are no particular sanitary and epidemiological threats in Thailand, although in this country, as in the entire region, there has been a lot of attention in recent years about the bird flu epidemic. The threat was almost over. However, care should be taken when dealing with live poultry and birds. The strict hygiene rules necessary in tropical countries should be followed. Mains water is not potable. Bottled filtered or mineral water is generally available for sale. There are no problems with accessing medical care. Medical services in Thailand are of a very high standard, but quite expensive. The cost of a standard medical visit is around 500-800 THB, a day in a hospital (depending on the standard) - from 2,000 to 5,000 THB (and more, even up to 20,000 THB). Before leaving Poland, make sure you have health insurance. Although no special vaccinations are required in Thailand, it is recommended to vaccinate against:
- viral hepatitis A,
- viral hepatitis B,
- diphtheria, tetanus, polio,
- Typhoid,
- rabies.
contact
Diplomatic representations
Diplomatic missions accredited in Thailand
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in the Kingdom of Thailand
Unit 605-607, 6th Floor, Athenee Tower, Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Web page: https://bangkok.msz.gov.pl/pl/
Telephones:
The headquarters of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Bangkok
- by calling from Poland from the landline 0066 2 079 7300
- by calling from Poland from the mobile phone number 66 2 079 7300
- when calling from Thailand from the local phone 0 2 079 7300
Fax:
- from Poland 0066 2 079 7303
- from Thailand 0 2 079 7303
E-mail addresses:
Embassy office: [email protected]
Consular Section: [email protected]
Diplomatic representations accredited in Poland
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand in Warsaw
ul. Willowa 7
00-790 Warsaw
Phone: 48 22 849 64 14
Fax: 48 22 849 26 30
Web page: http://www.thaiembassy.org/warsaw/pl/home
E-mail: [email protected]