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Rent a Villa in ThailandBook Thailand villas where Buddhism is a way of life, friendly Thais welcome with open arms and ideal beach holidays are never far away.
Around Chiang Mai, ride elephants, trek through rainforests and ride bamboo river rafts. In the south, experience phenomenal diving and stay in Thailand villas situated a short stroll from a stunning Thailand beach.
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| Area (sq km): | 514,000 | |
| Population: | 65,444,371 | |
| Nationality: | Thai | |
| Local Name: | Thailand | |
| Language: | Thai, Chinese, Malay |
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| Time Zone: | +7 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 bhat = 100 stang | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Bangkok | |
| Dialling Code: | +66 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .th | |
| Religion: | Buddhist, Muslim |
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| Climate: | Monsoon, Tropical Equatorial |
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| Government: | Constitutional Monarchy | |
| Inoculations: | Yellow Fever | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 8.30-15.30 | |
| Major Airports: | Bangkok(BKK), Chiang Mai(CNX), Pattaya(UTP), Phuket(HKT) |
Villa and holiday news in Thailand
Discover Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhism in Thailand and the memory of Siddhartha Gautama are a sacred part of everyday life. The origins of Buddhism and the religion itself... Read more about Siddhartha Guatama & Buddhism
Scuba diving in Thailand
Scuba diving in Thailand is absolutely world class. Check out scuba diving in the Similan Islands, Surin Islands and Ko Tao dive sites. Two dive... Read more about Scuba diving in Thailand
Muay Thai - Thai boxing
Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, is Thailand’s national sport and part of an ancient style of warfare. Discover the Muay Thai techniques and rules of... Read more about Muay Thai
Upcoming festivals and events in Thailand
Koh Samui Music Festival
Koh Samui is a gorgeous island off the east coast of Thailand. The island is one of the top Thailand beach destinations if you would like to... Read more about The Koh Samui Music Festival
King's Cup Elephant Polo
Polo is often considered the sport of kings. For a week at the beginning of September polo takes on a whole new face. At the beautiful resort of... Read more about King's Cup Elephant Polo
Festival of Lights
Thailand is country of many waterways. In November, on the night of the full moon, Thais gather around the water’s edge and set adrift tiny... Read more about The Festival of Lights
Thailand villas & Thailand beaches
Thailand is known for many things throughout the world, not just fantastic food and Thailand beaches. When enjoying your holiday in Thailand be sure to learn about Buddhism in Thailand, cheer at a Muay Thai boxing matches and don your mask and fins for ultimate scuba diving, paying particular attention to the Similan Islands, Surin Islands and Koh Tao dive sites. Festival lovers will not be left wanting with the glorious Festival of Lights, Chinese New Year, Elephant Polo and Koh Samui Music Festival.