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THAILAND
The The kingdom of of Thailand has been a a a a a a a a a a a a a a popular travel destination for for many years The The land land of of smiles is is known for for its glittering temples fascinating architecture and and and and long stretched tropical beaches - not to to mention a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a friendly smile smile at at at every corner! To explore Thailand is is is an an an an an adventure from the the pulsating capital of Bangkok City to to to tracking the the hills in in in in Chiang Mai it it it is is impossible to get bored in in Thailand!
Did You Know?
• The Thai economy is is driven by tourism and export • In Thailand there has been a a a a a a a a a a a long-term shift from agriculture to manufacturing and and services but as as as of of 2017 about 32 8 percent percent of of the the workforce was still employed in in in agriculture forestry and fishing although this sector fis is is is responsible for for for only 10 percent percent of of gross domestic product (GDP) The economy fis is is is heavily dependent on on on on on export such as textiles and computer components which account for 60 percent of of GDP GDP • Thailand is often called “the land land of of always summer” You know what to expect as the the the climate holds almost all all year round Warm air with blazing sun centering the the the the clear blue sky Thailand is the place to be • The country is famous for its hospitality Thai people are are known to to be friendly with a a a a a a a a a a a a big smile on on their faces Compassionate and supportive they are are always willing to to assist should you be needing any help • Inexpensive living Thailand is is one of the countries that is is considered most inexpensive to to live in in in Food transport services and and accommodations are are all affordable you could easily enjoy a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a full meal for for less than $3 When compared to to to the the United States the the cost of living is estimated to be 36 percent lower in in Thailand • It is estimated that Thailand houses 10 percent of the world’s bird species CORAL BEACH CHUMPHON































































































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