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Highlights van Thailand

Cultuur

Koninklijk paleis (Bangkok) - veelheid aan gebouwen en tempels waar ook nu de koning nog woont

World Heritage Sites

De historisch stad Sukhothai en omgeving
De historische stad Ayutthaya en omgeving
Wildpark Thungyai Huai Kha Khaeng
Archeologische plaats Ban Chiang
Dong Phayayen

Typisch

nationale gerechten

Pad Thai

Klimaat

Kenmerken	moesson tropisch
Temperatuur	Beste tijd voor een reis

Typisch

Officiële landsnaam	Koninkrijk Thailand
Hoofdstad	Bankok
Nationaliteit	Thailander
Talen	overig
Visum nodig?	Nee
Munteenheid	Baht (THB)
Regeringsvorm	constitutionele monarchie
Grootte t.o.v. Nederland	12.4 keer groter
Bevolking	65.5 miljoen
Bevolkingsdichtheid t.o.v. Nederland	3.1 keer lager
Laagste punt	0 m
Hoogste punt	2576 m

Low-cost airlines

Air Berlin

Don't do this

Fullmoonparty. Zo 2008...

Exotische ziekten

rabies
malaria
hepatitis A
dengue
leptospirosis
Japanese encephalitis

Interessante boeken over Thailand

Duikgids Diving & Snorkeling Thailand | Lonely Planet | 21.25 €
Duikgids van Lonely Planet met alle hotspots van de Thaise eilanden. Van Phuket en Ko Samui tot de meer bijzondere locaties als Ko Tao. Goede prakti... meer

Duikgids van Lonely Planet met alle hotspots van de Thaise eilanden. Van Phuket en Ko Samui tot de meer bijzondere locaties als Ko Tao. Goede praktische informatie over plekken, maar ook over duikscholen etc.

Bathed by the waters of two oceans, Thailand's varied diving environments are home to colorful coral reefs and an impressive diversity of marine life. Live-aboard ships explore the offshore islands with their beautiful white-sand beaches and lush vegetation, and go beyond the Thai border to newly pioneered dive sites in Myanmar. A rich culture and well-developed infrastructure make this the most popular diving region in Southeast Asia.
Reisgids Phuket Pocket Guide | Berlitz | Berlitz 9.95 €
Berlitz Pocket Guide Phuket is a concise, full-colour guide to this beautiful region, giving you all the information you need in a handy pocket-size... meer

Berlitz Pocket Guide Phuket is a concise, full-colour guide to this beautiful region, giving you all the information you need in a handy pocket-sized format.The opening Top 10 Attractions feature highlights the best places to visit and things to do in Phuket, including the loveliest beaches, the best island-hopping, where to spot elephants, and the best places to go to watch the sun go down with a nice cold drink. We outline a perfect two-week tour of Phuket, with our suggestions for creating a memorable trip - such as relaxing in a luxury spa, scuba-diving, beach bumming, exploring the caves at Phang Nga Bay, discovering wildlife, and much more. Handy full-colour maps on the cover flaps help you get around with ease.You'll find a brief history of Phuket, and a section on Thai cuisine and eating out. Carefully chosen listings help you plan where to stay and where to eat in Phuket, and an A-Z directory gives you all the travel information you'll need. A practical section on What to Do gives advice on water sports, Thai culture, shopping and festivals.Berlitz Pocket Guide Phuket and your swimsuit are the two essential items to take with you on holiday to Thailand this year.