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Thailand officially the Kingdom of Thailand and historically known as Siam is a country in Southeast Asia on the Indochinese Peninsula. With a curent population of almost 70 million. Total land area 513,120 square kilometres
(198,120 sq mi).
Thailand is bordered to the north and west by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the southwest by the Andaman Sea; it also shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the southeast, and Indonesia and India to the southwest. Bangkok is the nation's capital and largest city where is the hub of Southeast Asian.
The northern region used to be the Lanna Kingdom. At present there are Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Phayao, Nan and Mae Hong Son provinces. The majority of the population is made up of ethnic groups originally immigrated from southern China, Laos and Myanmar. Most of the dialects used in communication are "Urban Languages" and "Thai", in addition to being the languages of each ethnic group. Such as the Karen language, Lisu language, Lahu language, Yai language, Hmong language, etc.
The upper central region used to be the area of the Sukhothai Kingdom. Currently, there are many old towns scattered in many provinces such as the city of Sawankhalok. and the old city of Sukhothai and the old city of Kamphaeng Phet The lower central region, according to history, was the location of Ayutthaya. (present Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province), Thonburi and Rattanakosin which currently has merged Thonburi and Rattanakosin together to form Bangkok.
Northeast The original population living in the area and some immigrants from Laos and Cambodia Most of the language used is Isaan language. but some provinces adjacent to Cambodia There is a language that is influenced by the Khmer language. and found ancient cities such as Prasat Hin Phanom Rung Prasat Hin Phimai etc.
The eastern region is an area that is fertile and produces good quality fruits such as rambutan, durian, mangosteen and has an area that connects to the sea. In the Gulf of Thailand, there are many islands and natural attractions such as Koh Samet, Koh Chang, Koh Mak, as well as various seaside cities such as Pattaya City and beautiful beaches along the coast from Chonburi province up to Trat province.
Southern Thailand It is a narrow but long section that runs along both sides of the sea. Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. Most people use dialects or "southern dialects" that have different accents from Thai. Most of the area is characterized by high mountains on the west side. Most of the population is engaged in agriculture and fishing. Southern food is spicy and spicy. Use a mixture of coconut milk. And what is indispensable is shrimp paste, which is the main ingredient in cooking. The Andaman Sea is home to marine attractions. and famous islands such as Phuket Island, Phi Phi Island, etc. Most of the tourist activities It is a water adventure tourism activity such as diving, snorkeling, etc.
