Tag: Thailand

Thailand was formerly called Siam but today has the official name Kingdom of Thailand. This is very much a kingdom where the throne has been inherited for several generations within the same family. The royals are important in Thailand and influence public opinion through their choices and actions. However, the country is a constitutional monarchy…

Visit the Kingdom of Thailand in Southeast Asia on a study trip! Take a tour of the largest cities in Thailand such as the capital Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Khon Khaen, Samut Prakan or Nakhon Ratchasima and visit their sights. Admire the Baiyoke Tower II, the Old Parliament Building, the National Theater, the Temple of…

Noppharat Thara Much calmer and more elegant than Ao Nang is the Noppharat Thara next to it, which is known in so many different forms that it is not even worth thinking about (e.g. Nappharat Thara and Napparattara). It is along the same promenade (Road 4203), and there are open-top buses running in both directions, making…

Krabi is a large area with a few islands worth visiting and Phuket is also a short boat ride away. However, Krabi itself has so much to see and do that it is not worth going beyond the sea to fish for at least a week or two. Thus, the city of Krabi, Ao Nang, Noppharat…

Yearbook 2009 Thailand. After a tumultuous political year in 2008 – for or against the ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra – the newly elected government led by the Democratic Party strengthened its position in the general election in January. However, no real stability existed. During a week in March, so many Thaksin supporters outside the…

Attractions on Koh Samui Of course, there are amazing beaches that primarily attract tourists to Koh Samui in Thailand. The scenery is also strikingly beautiful so a “jungle trip” is something you should include on your holiday trip. Otherwise, Koh Samui offers some attractions in the form of theme parks with everything from snakes to…