KINGDOM

OF THAILAND

BASIC FACTS - Bạc Yến

FAMED TOURIST SPOTS –

Lan Hương

TRAVELING TIPS – Nam

Phương
LESSON FOR VIETNAM'S
TOURISM AUTHORITIES -
Phạm Hoài
KINGDOM OF
THAILAND
A beautiful country 

Thailand is an independent
sovereign state in Southeast
Asia. 
 GEOGRAPHICAL: 
LOCATION: In Southeast Asia. 
Thailand is 2500 km² in length
from North to South 
And 1250 km² in width from
West to East. 
AREA : Thailand has an area of
513,120 km² 
 CLIMATE: The climate of
Thailand is tropical savanna,
with hot weather and heavy
rain. 
RELIGION: Buddhism is
considered the state
religion in Thailand.

POPULATION: About 68
million (2019 estimate). 
About 75% are of Thai
ethnicity, 25% are of
other ethnic groups. 
FAMED TOURIST SPOTS
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Wat Phra
Kaew pagoda
• In the center of the
capital city of
Bangkok
• Stimulation of
Angkor Wat Temple
• No living area for
the monks
• Lots of statues
Wat Phra • The Emerald Buddha
Kaew
• The Statues of Three
Pagoda Elephants
 Pak Boong
Cuisine

Pad Thai Tom Yum Hotpot

 • In 1700s, the Chinese enlarged a part of the SILK
China town ROAD and decided to stay here permanently.
• Night market in China Town
 Fried Insects Tropical Fruits

Mango Sticky Rice Somtum

 Thamlad Cave

Phang Nga • Natural views

Bay • Pristine beaches
 Massaman Khanom Jeen

Phang Nga Local Specialties

Bay
TRAVELING TIPS
Additional items to
pack for Thailand
LEARN TO WAI
DRESS
APPROPRIATELY • THE BASIC RULES:

 DRESS NEATLY

 COVER YOUR
WHOLE SHOULDERS
AND KNEES (YOUR
ANKLES IF
POSSIBLE)
• NO
 Yoga pants or
stretched pants
 Tight, transparent or
body-hugging clothing
 Torn style clothing
 Clothes depicting
religious theme
• If there’s any Buddhist
or Hindu tattoo on
one’s body, it must be
covered
 WATCH HOW YOU USE
DO NOT TOUCH PEOPLE'S HEAD YOUR LEGS AND HANDS
WATCH
OUT FOR
SCAMS!
TUK-TUK SCAM
•TUK-TUK DRIVERS, TAXIS OR TOUR BUSES TAKE TOURISTS TO CERTAIN SHOPS, RESTAURANTS OR
MALLS TO GET THEM BUY THINGS OR USE THE SERVICES INSTEAD OF THEIR REQUESTED
LOCATIONS.
GEMS SCAM
•RETAILERS CLAIM THAT TOURISTS CAN PURCHASE WHOLESALE LUXURY ITEMS SUCH AS GEMS
AND RESELL THEM LATER BACK HOME TO MAKE A LARGE PROFIT.
•IN REALITY, THESE “LUXURY ITEMS” ARE USUALLY FAKE.