Tourism in Thailand

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Introduction General Information Tourism Links Maps Festivals and Events

Introduction

The number of visitors who travel to Thailand continues to increase, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand tourism reporting visitor arrivals topping the thirteen million mark in 2005.

There are many reasons why a Thailand holiday appeals over other destinations, not least of which is the friendly, peace-loving nature of the Thai people. The country offers a wealth of exotic and culturally distinctive destinations spread throughout its 76 provinces, and those who travel to Thailand do so with the knowledge that - from the mountainous north to the pristine beaches in the south - every experience on a Thailand holiday will be unique and fulfilling.

As the region's chief aviation hub, and served by over 80 international airlines, travel to Thailand is only rivalled by the ease and frequency of air travel around the country with most of the principle Thailand tourism destinations only an hour flight from Bangkok. Of course, no Thailand holiday would be complete without a visit to the country's splendid capital. Famed for its many shopping opportunities, fantastic cultural landmarks and vibrant nightlife, Bangkok is the jewel in the crown of any Thailand tour.

General Information:

Tourism Links:

• Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA)
• Airports of Thailand
• Bangkoksite.com
• Events and Festivals
• Explore Thailand
  Information on living and traveling in Thailand.
• Immigration Bureau
  Provides useful information about the criteria and conditions for application for permanent residence, fees and required documents for temporary visa application as well as travel advice.
• Maps of Thailand
• Phuket.com
  Phuket travel guide.
• Sawadee.com
  Thailand's leading tourism website with reviews of hotels.
• Suvarnabhumi Airport
  The official website for the new Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.
• Thailand E-Booking.com
• Tourism Authority of Thailand
  Information on tourism policies, TAT offices, accommodation, food, shopping, health and vaccination, travel reservation planner; adventure and activities, festivals and public holiday celebrations.
• Weather and Climate