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Thailand Flag The Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. It has borders with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar (Burma), as well as having coastlines on the Gulf of Andaman and the Gulf of Thailand.

As of 2006, Thailand had an estimated population of 62,828,706. The capital and largest city in the country is as of Bangkok (Thai: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, or Krung Thep), which had a population of 5,705,061 as of 2007. Although Bangkok is by far the largest city in the country, there also ten other cities with populations of over 100,000.

Thailand is a newly industrialized country, and between 1985 and 1995 had the world's highest growth rate, averaging nearly 9% per year GDP growth. However, the Thai currency, the baht, came under pressure in 1997 (eventually triggering a wider Asian financial crisis), causing the currency to be substantially devalued and Thai economy to shrink by more than 10% in that single year. However the Thai economy did subsequently recover, in part due to a recovery program called "Thaksinomics" (named after Thaksin Shinawatra who was Prime Minister from 2001 to 2006).

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Thailand (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
By DK Publishing

DK Travel
Paperback (528 pages)

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Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. Includes beautiful new full-color photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation New "Discovering" feature helps decide which regions are best suited to the trip.



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Thailand Guide, 2nd Edition (Open Road Travel Guides Thailand Guide)
By Louis Bechtel

Open Road
Paperback (528 pages)

Thailand Guide, 2nd Edition (Open Road Travel Guides Thailand Guide)
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This revised travel guide to Thailand covers the entire country for first-time and repeat visitors. It covers over 100 cities, villages, beaches, islands and tourist destinations, along with shopping, hotels, restaurants and national parks and insight into the Thai way of life.
Thailand (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
By Dorling

Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Hardcover (504 pages)

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand's Beaches & Islands
By Andrew Forbes

Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Hardcover (384 pages)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand s Beaches & Islands
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"DK Eyewitness Thailand's Beaches & Islands" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this majestic region has on offer. Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, it lets you discover Thailand's beaches and islands region by region; from the unforgettable beaches of Phuket, Ko Samuii and Ko Phi Phi to the best attractions of the Krabi province with useful background on everything from diving and snorkelling to relaxing in stunning rainforests. "DK Eyewitness Thailands Beaches & Islands" explores every facet of the region from its landscape and wildlife to its history and culture, sports, outdoor activities and nightlife. Whether you're seeking a secluded getaway or the hottest party destinations, you'll find all the insider tips every visitor needs with dozens of reviews of hotels, restaurants, bars, plentiful shopping tips as well as beaches, markets and festivals listed area by area. With up-to-date information on moving between the islands, scenic tours and the most unmissable Thai cuisine "DK Eyewitness Thailand's Beaches & Islands" is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with "DK Eyewitness Thailand's Beaches & Islands".
Thailand, Islands & Beaches: Full colour regional travel guide to Thailand, Islands & Beaches, including Bangkok (Footprint - Destination Guides)
By Andrew Spooner

Footprint Handbooks
Paperback (288 pages)

Thailand, Islands & Beaches: Full colour regional travel guide to Thailand, Islands & Beaches, including Bangkok (Footprint - Destination Guides)
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Whether you fancy island-hopping round blissful beaches or immersing yourself in the thriving modern metropolis that is Bangkok, let Footprint’s brand new, full-colour guide help you explore this fantastic country.  From the unspoilt and rugged beauty of the Similan Islands to the party people of Koh Phangan or the diving mecca that is Koh Tao, the islands provide all the necessary ingredients for that perfect tropical trip: add its world-renowned cuisine and laid-back culture and it’s clear to see why Thailand is such a popular destination.

Adventure Guide to Thailand (Hunter Travel Guides)
By Christopher Evans

Hunter Publishing
Paperback (424 pages)

Adventure Guide to Thailand (Hunter Travel Guides)
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Thailand is the number-one tourist destination in Southeast Asia, with over 13 million visitors per year, 300,000 per month to the island of Phuket alone. This is the best and most comprehensive guide to the country. Loaded with inside information from the resident authors on everything from the secrets of buying food from street vendors to sampling the fabulous cuisine in thousands of great restaurants. Prices are astonishingly low, which adds to the attraction. Two people can dine well for less than $5, including drinks and several courses. The finest hotels, with impeccable service, cost a fraction of what you would pay in Europe or the US. Tips on shopping for silk scarves, exotic jewelry, handicrafts and much more, all at bargain prices. Hikes, bike trips, elephant riding, fishing, kayaking - all the outdoor activities available. Special experiences like Thai massage, visiting some of the 30,000 mystic temples, elephant trekking, sea canoeing, exploring the unspoiled islands. Best of all, the people are open, friendly and welcoming. This guide will introduce you to them.
Frommer's Comprehensive Travel Guide Thailand (Frommer's Comprehensive Travel Guides)
By John Levy

Frommer
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Each of the "Frommer" guides are packed with reliable, money-saving advice that travellers will find invaluable - whether they're travelling on a shoestring or staying at the Ritz. The detailed pre-trip planning information includes transportation advice, suggested itineraries and a calendar of special events. Exact prices, not vague price ranges, let readers carefully plan their daily budgets. This book on Thailand contains advice on getting there - by plane, train, bus or car - as well as information on British customs allowances, UK embassy locations and a currency chart that compares the British pound to the local currency is included.
Globetrotter Travel Guide Thailand (Globetrotter Travel Pack)
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Practical, informative and designed to be user-friendly, this guide to Thailand highlights the major places of interest, describing their principal attractions and offering suggestions on where to tour, stay, eat, shop and relax.
Passport's Illustrated Travel Guide to Thailand from Thomas Cook (Passport's Illustrated Travel Guides from Thomas Cook)
By Bens Davies

Passport Books
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