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State in South-East Asia on the peninsulas of Indochina and Malacca.
Territory - 513 thousand sq. km. The capital is Bangkok.
Population - 60.82 million people. (1997), Thais.
The official language is Thai.
The state religion is Buddhism (professed by 95% of the population), 4% of the population are Muslims.
The state of the Thais was formed in the XIII-XIV centuries. During the period colonial conquests Thailand (then Siam) managed to maintain its independence. In 1932 it was proclaimed a constitutional monarchy.

State structure

Thailand is a unitary state. Administrative-territorial division - 73 provinces (tyanchwata).
The Constitution adopted by Parliament in 1997 is in force. In terms of the form of government, Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. Political regime- unstable democracy with elements of authoritarianism. From 1932 to 1997, 17 coups d'état took place in Thailand and 15 constitutions were changed. In 1992, the first - after many years of military rule - a civilian government was formed. In 1995, free parliamentary elections were held in the country.
The highest legislative body is the National Assembly (Parliament), consisting of the House of Representatives - 393 members (elected for a term of 4 years) and the Senate - 270 members (appointed by the King for a term of 4 years). Under the new Constitution of 1997, both houses of parliament will be elected (500 and 200 members, respectively). The King has the right to dissolve the House of Representatives and call new elections.
The procedure for passing laws through the Thai Parliament usually includes 3 hearings - first in the House of Representatives and then in the Senate. If the latter makes any changes to the document, it is again submitted to the lower house for re-approval, after which it is submitted for signature to the King. The latter can return the adopted law back to the Parliament within 90 days. A 2/3 majority of deputies in each chamber is required to override a royal veto. If the King does not then sign the bill within 30 days, the Prime Minister shall declare it to be law in the government.
In addition to passing laws and approving the budget, the most important function of parliament is to control the activities of the government through interpellation and raising the question of confidence.
The head of state is the King, who is also supreme commander armed forces. With him there is Privy Council(18 members). According to the 1997 Constitution, the King has all the usual powers of the Head of State (conclusion international agreements, appointment to military and civil positions, declaration and lifting of martial law, veto, pardon, etc.), but the implementation of the most important of them requires the countersignature of the Prime Minister or the President of the Senate. Nevertheless, the role of the Thai monarch in the political life of the country, unlike the parliamentary monarchies of the West, is far from formal. Due to his traditionally high authority among all sectors of Thai society, the King is directly involved in the adoption of many state decisions and ensures the balance of various political forces, especially during periods of crisis.
Within the framework of the laws, the King issues decrees.
The executive power is the government (Council of Ministers) headed by the Prime Minister - the leader of the largest faction in the lower house of parliament, who is formally approved by the King on the proposal of the chairman of the National Assembly. As a rule, the Council of Ministers is formed on the basis of a multi-party coalition. The new Prime Minister must be approved by a majority of the members of the House of Representatives within 30 days after the opening of the first session of the ordinary convocation. Members of the government are appointed and removed by the King on the advice of the Prime Minister.
The government is responsible to the House of Representatives. The latter may by a majority vote of total number of its members to pass a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister, while at the same time proposing another candidate for the head of government ("constructive vote"). A vote of no confidence can also be passed against an individual minister.

Legal system

general characteristics

Thailand's legal system is mixed. It is based on codes drawn up according to French and German models. In the field of regulating trade relations, significant borrowings have been made from Anglo-American law. Relationships of personal status are governed primarily by traditional Thai norms, which have their roots in Hindu law.
Until the 19th century the source of law in the Kingdom was the ancient Thai law, based on the Indian dharmashastras (Hindu Laws of Manu, see section "India"). This law was introduced in the country in the XIV-XVIII centuries. Over the centuries, it has been supplemented by numerous and sometimes contradictory royal acts. Established in the 19th century Thailand's legal system was complex, intricate, harsh, and unfair.
In the 19th century Europeans began to actively penetrate into Thailand, who achieved the creation of their own extraterritorial courts here, applying the law European countries. On the recommendation of European advisers, the rulers of the Kingdom began to modernize the legal and judicial system. Having ascended the throne in 1851, King Mongkut proclaimed the equality of all subjects before the law and tried to streamline the judicial administration. Under the new King Chulalongkorn (1868-1910), legal reform took a new direction. During this period, the statutory and customary law of the Kingdom was collected and codified, as well as supplemented large quantity laws.
In 1897, a commission composed almost entirely of French and Belgian lawyers was set up to draft a new penal code. The code she developed was promulgated in 1908.
Further legal reforms unfolded after the coup of 1932, as a result of which the first Constitution in the history of the country was adopted, which somewhat limited the former absolute power monarch. In 1935, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Code of Civil Procedure were promulgated. The new legislation was based mainly on European models and contained important guarantees for the administration of justice. In the same 1935, the Civil and Commercial Code was finally approved, the development of which took 30 years. After the approach of the Thai legal system to the standards of "civilized" countries in the country, extraterritorial courts for Europeans were completely eliminated (1938).
AT post-war period public law remained the most unstable part of the country's legal system. After each of the numerous military coups, a new constitution was adopted. The penal legislation was marked by an increase in repressive and labor anti-worker tendencies.
Only in the 1990s, with the strengthening of the foundations of civil society, did the process of democratization of the state-legal system of Thailand begin to take on a sustainable character. The new Constitution, adopted in 1997, replaced the appointed Senate with an elected one, introduced an independent electoral commission, and established the incompatibility of membership in the government with deputy mandates.
The hierarchy of normative legal acts consists of the Constitution, organic and ordinary laws parliament, royal decrees, government regulations and by-laws of ministries.
The legal system of Thailand is known for the institution of emergency (urgent) legislation. According to Article 218 of the Constitution, in order to maintain national public or economic security or prevent public disaster, the King, at the request of the Council of Ministers, may issue an emergency decree with the force of law. Such a decree must be submitted to Parliament at the next meeting. If the decree is not approved by both chambers (the disagreement of the Senate can be overcome by the lower house), it becomes invalid, if approved, it continues to operate as a law.
As an additional source of law, decisions of the highest courts of Thailand play a certain role.
In some southern regions family and marriage and inheritance relations of Muslims are regulated by Muslim and customary law.

Civil and related
branches of law

Private law in Thailand does not know the division into civil and commercial. The current Civil and Commercial Code (SCC) was finally approved in 1935 after 30 years of legislative work. It consists of 6 books. The first two are dedicated general principles and obligations were promulgated in 1925. The third book, covering certain types of contracts, was introduced in 1929, the fourth, on the right of ownership, in 1932. Finally, in 1935, the fifth and sixth books were promulgated, containing, respectively, family and inheritance law.
The 1935 Code has several different sources. common basis the German Civil Code of 1896 served as a model for it. In addition, the civil and commercial legislation of France, Switzerland, and Japan was used as a model. Regulations on certain types treaties reveal the influence of English common law.
Family Law (Book Five), in contrast, is based on traditional Thai legal regulations and customs, although slightly modified in accordance with the concepts of German and Swiss law. Although gender equality is proclaimed, the spouse is the head family union(Article 1454 of the State Customs Committee). Property acquired during marriage is legally recognized as the joint property of the spouses. Inheritance law is based on French, German and Japanese laws, as well as Thai customs. A person may bequeath property at his discretion.
In addition to the Civil and Commercial Code, laws were passed on trademarks (1931), on the protection of literary and pictorial works (1931), and on bankruptcy (1940, as amended in 1968). The main source of land law is the Land Code of 1954.
The economic legislation of Thailand is based on market principles. According to the 1997 Constitution (Article 87), the state is obliged to encourage free economic system through market mechanisms, to ensure fair competition, to protect consumers, to prevent direct and indirect monopolies, to repeal and refrain from enacting laws and by-laws that establish control over business without economic necessity. The state should not engage in entrepreneurial activity in competition with the private sector, unless it is necessary to maintain the security of the state, protect common interests or to meet the needs of public utilities.
In the field of competition relations, the Law on Price Control and Antimonopoly Regulation (Price Fixing and Anti-Monopoly Act) of 1979 is in force. In practice, prices are fixed by the state only for a very small group of essential products. In 1979, the Law on Consumer Protection was also adopted.
Throughout the post-war period, one of the foundations economic development Thailand was to attract foreign capital to the country. The Investment Promotion Act of 1977 created a special Board of Investment responsible for implementing government policy on both foreign and domestic investment. The Alien Business Law of 1972 regulates the activities of foreign entrepreneurs in Thailand (with the exception of American ones, for which a special, preferential treatment is established). In particular, the 1972 Law establishes which areas of activity are closed to foreigners, and in which their participation is limited to 49% of the capital of a joint venture.
Since 1997, reforms have been carried out in the Kingdom to make the country's economy even more open. In 1998, a draft law was submitted to parliament that should open up new sectors of the economy to foreign investors and ease a number of restrictions (for example, on foreign ownership of land). However, a number of areas of activity will remain completely closed to foreigners (media, rice cultivation, fishing in Thai territorial waters, deforestation, etc.). In 1999, the Law on the Privatization of State Enterprises was passed, giving the government the right to sell their shares to private investors, including foreign ones, in order to increase their efficiency.
In the 1990s intellectual property legislation has been significantly updated (Law on Patents 1992, Law on Copyright 1995), brought more in line with modern international standards.
Thailand's labor laws have long been openly anti-worker in nature. The reactionary military regime that dominated Thailand for 10 years from 1958 abolished trade unions and, in fact, few labor laws. Only in the late 1960s - early 1970s. labor legislation begins to develop again, first in the form of limited resolutions of the military authorities of 1972, and then - acts of the civil government (the Constitution of 1974, the Law on Labor Relations of 1975, etc.). The last anti-worker law was passed under the military regime in 1991. It, in particular, completely banned strikes in state-owned enterprises. In 1998, a new labor law was passed to bring labor regulation in Thailand more in line with ILO standards. In particular, the law reduces working week up to 48 hours. In 1990, the Social Security Act came into force. However, its system in Thailand is still one of the weakest among relatively developed countries.
Civil and commercial proceedings are governed by the 1935 Code of Civil Procedure, which establishes rules of procedure similar to those in Germany and Japan. Arbitration is governed by the Arbitration Act 1987.

Criminal law and process

Thailand's main source of criminal law is the 1908 Penal Code, which is in effect in 1956; it is based on the traditions of French criminal law. In addition to the actual crimes, the Criminal Code contains offenses, i.e. minor acts entailing imprisonment for up to one month and (or) a fine.
Criminal liability begins at the age of 8. Adolescents from 8 to 15 years of age cannot be sentenced to imprisonment or a fine.
Thailand's criminal law is strict; widely used in the Kingdom the death penalty. As a mandatory measure of punishment, it is provided for premeditated murder; the murder of an official in government service, and the assassination of the King. Alternatively, the death penalty is applied for robbery, rape, kidnapping, arson and the use of bombs if it leads to death, rebellion, treason and espionage. The new legislation expanded the scope of the death penalty. The 1979 Royal Law on Harmful, Habit-Creating Drugs established the death penalty for possession of more than 100 grams of heroin as an alternative measure and reaffirmed the death penalty as a mandatory penalty for its manufacture, export and import. The 1978 King's Act on Certain Crimes in Air Transport established the death penalty (as an alternative measure) for hijacking an aircraft.
The criminal process in Thailand is regulated by the Constitution and the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1935. As a rule, criminal cases are investigated by the police. According to Article 237 of the Constitution, arrest for general rule can only be made on the basis of a court order. Any person arrested has the right to appear before a court within 48 hours to check the lawfulness and validity of the arrest. An arrested person may be released pending trial on bail, and it is prohibited to require excessive bail (Article 239). The prosecution in criminal proceedings is represented by the Public Prosecution Department of the Ministry of the Interior. Most criminal cases are handled by ordinary criminal courts. Misdemeanor cases are heard by a single judge, crime cases by two or more judges. There is no jury trial in the kingdom. Sentences can be appealed to the Court of Appeal and then to the Supreme Court. There is no right to appeal against sentences handed down by military courts. The latter can try civilian cases for almost all serious crimes (including those for which the Criminal Code provides for the death penalty) if martial law is in effect (which is not uncommon in Thailand).

Judicial system. Control bodies

The general contours of the judicial system of Thailand are quite clearly defined in the Basic Law of the country. According to Article 272 of the 1997 Constitution, the system of courts of general jurisdiction has three levels: the courts of first instance, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
The main element of the judicial system is the courts of first instance (also referred to as provincial courts) with unlimited civil and criminal jurisdiction. Minor civil and criminal offenses are heard by magistrates' courts, set up to relieve provincial courts. Cases of misdemeanors and crimes of minors are considered by the Central Juvenile Court and its branches in regional centers.
The Court of Appeal in Bangkok hears (composed of at least 2 judges) appeals against decisions of lower courts in criminal and civil affairs as well as bankruptcy matters. Cases of exceptional importance are considered in the plenary sessions of the court. The Court of Appeal has the right to cancel and change the decision of the lower court or return it to the original instance.
The highest court of appeal in Thailand is the Supreme Court. It also considers electoral disputes at first instance. Although solutions Supreme Court are final, in criminal cases the King may grant pardons. The Supreme Court has a special Criminal Division for persons holding political positions (highest government positions).
Judges of the common courts are appointed and dismissed by the King after their approval by the Judicial Commission of the Courts of Justice (i.e. courts of general jurisdiction). The latter is also responsible for the independence of the courts, promotion, increase in salaries and disciplinary action against judges. As a rule, judges retire at the age of 60, but their mandate can be extended until the age of 65.
The Judicial Commission of the Courts of Justice consists of: the Chairman of the Supreme Court, who is the Chairman of the Commission; 12 members from courts of all levels (4 from each), elected by judges of all levels from among themselves; 2 members who are not or have not been judicial officers elected by the Senate. In addition, according to the Constitution, courts of general jurisdiction have an independent secretariat (apparatus) headed by general secretary Courts of Justice Services, reporting directly to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Ministry of Justice appoints and supervises the administrative staff of the courts and implements the reform of judicial procedures.
Along with the general courts in Thailand, there are special courts. Labor disputes are dealt with by the Central Labor Court, established in Bangkok in 1980. In 1997, a special court for intellectual property and international trade was established. There are also family and tax courts. It is planned to create a special bankruptcy court.
The 1997 Constitution (Article 276) provides for the creation of an administrative justice system in the form of a Supreme Administrative Court and administrative courts of first instance, and allows for the establishment of an Administrative Court of Appeal. The law on the establishment of administrative courts was adopted in the same 1997. The appointment and removal from office of an administrative judge is made by the King with the prior approval of the Judicial Commission of Administrative Courts.
Exist separate system military courts considering criminal and civil cases of military personnel, and during the period of martial law - also cases of crimes of civilians.
Finally, there are a number of Muslim courts (Sharia courts) that deal with cases concerning the personal status of members of the Muslim community.
The body of constitutional control in Thailand is the Constitutional Court. It consists of a chairman and 14 members appointed by the King on the advice of the Senate from among: 5 judges of the Supreme Court elected at general meeting the Supreme Court by secret ballot; 2 judges of the Supreme Administrative Court elected at the general meeting of the Supreme Administrative Court by secret ballot; 5 specialists in the field of law; 3 specialists in the field political science. The last 8 members are elected by the Senate from among 16 candidates selected by a special committee consisting of the chairman of the Supreme Court, representatives of the deans of law and political science faculties of universities, representatives of parties represented in the House of Representatives. The members of the Constitutional Court elect a chairman from among themselves. All members of the Constitutional Court hold their offices for a single 9-year term.
The Constitutional Court decides on the constitutionality of bills after they have been passed by Parliament (but before they are presented to the King for signature). It also has jurisdiction over the dissolution political parties whose activities are contrary to the Constitution. The decisions of the Constitutional Court are binding and final.
special law enforcement agency in Thailand is an independent National Commission for the fight against corruption, provided for by the 1997 Constitution. It consists of a chairman and 8 members appointed by the King on the advice of the Senate for a single 9-year term. The Commission may conduct investigations and submit its opinions to the Senate or the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court in cases of persons holding high public office, on the basis of which the perpetrators are brought to constitutional (impeachment) or criminal liability.
The Ombudsman, appointed by the King on the advice of the Senate for a single 6-year term, is the special body for monitoring the observance of human rights in Thailand, according to the 1997 Constitution. In addition, there is the National Human Rights Commission, composed of 11 members, appointed in the same manner.
The supreme body of state financial control is the independent State Audit Commission. This Commission consists of a chairman and 9 other members appointed by the King on the advice of the Senate from among persons with knowledge and experience in public audit, accounting, internal audit, finance and other fields. The State Audit Commission has an independent apparatus headed by an Auditor General, who is directly responsible to the Chairman of the Commission. Members of the Commission hold their office for a single 6-year term.

Literature

Hickling R. H. The Legal System of Thailand // Hong Kong Law Journal. Vol. 3. 1973. P.215-227.
Sangoudhai Y. Thailand // International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law. Vol. 1. 1973. P.T7-18.

Kingdom of Thailand.

The name of the country comes from the ethnonym of the people - tai.

Capital of Thailand. Bangkok.

thailand square. 514000 km2.

Population of Thailand. 61800 thousand people

Location of Thailand. Thailand is a state located in the southwestern part of the peninsula and in the northern part of the peninsula. Thailand is traditionally divided into 4 regions: Central, South, North and Northeast. In the northwest it borders with, in the northeast - with, in the southeast - with. In the south and east it is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand, and in the west by the waters.

Administrative division Thailand. Divided into 73 changwats (provinces)

Form of government of Thailand. .

Head of State of Thailand. King.

Supreme legislature of Thailand. Bicameral National Assembly (House of Representatives and Senate), elected for a term of 4 years.

Higher executive agency Thailand. Government.

Major cities in Thailand. Chiang Mai, Songkhla.

State language of Thailand. Thai.

Religion in Thailand. 95% are Buddhists, 4% are Muslims.

Ethnic composition of Thailand. 80% Thai, 10% Chinese.

Currency of Thailand. Baht = 100 satangs.

Climate of Thailand. Thailand has a monsoonal climate and 3 seasons. The dry season is set from November to April. The rainy season lasts from May to October: throughout the country dominated by southeast monsoons, bringing heavy rains. The amount of precipitation ranges from 1000 mm per year to 5000 mm in the mountains. The ideal time to visit Thailand is winter (December to February). During this period, the daytime temperature is + 30-32 °С, the minimum night temperature is + 20 °С, and the water temperature is + 25 °С.

Flora of Thailand. Forests occupy 25% of the country's territory: in the north - tropical deciduous, in the south - evergreen tropical. Mangrove trees grow on the coast of Thailand, ebony, rattan, iron tree, hibiscus, bananas, mangoes, coconut trees. Many flowers of orchids, gardenias, hibiscus.

Fauna of Thailand. Represented by elephants, rhinos, tigers, leopards, gibbons, crocodiles, buffaloes. More than 50 species of reptiles also live here, a large number of birds and fish. There are two exotic farms: crocodiles and snakes. The symbol of Thailand is a white elephant and lakes. The main rivers are Menam Chao Phraya,.

Landmarks of Thailand. In Bangkok - Phra Temple, Keow, Grand Palace, Pantheon, Golden Chedi, National Gallery, National Museum, Lak Muang temple, etc. This is a very picturesque city, many quarters of which are located on the water. There are many ancient temples with Buddha statues in the country, the Wat Phra Dhat Dai Suthep temple complex, where the remains of the Buddha are located, is popular with tourists.

Helpful information for tourists

It is forbidden to photograph military installations and the interior of some temples. Ask for permission before photographing a Thai. You can import no more than 5 photographic films into the country. In Thailand, buy film only in large department stores, because in tropical conditions, if stored improperly, it quickly becomes unusable.

For Thais, a good tone is restrained. Here it is not supposed to touch a person, pat him on the shoulder, and even more so stroke his head, even small children. The royal house enjoys a particularly deep respect, so under no circumstances is criticism of it unacceptable. Shoes should be removed not only before entering the temple, but also in a private home.

It is customary to bargain in small shops and markets. Traditional Thai souvenirs are Thai silk, wooden figurines, lacquer boxes, silver items, ceramics, snake and crocodile skin items. The export of Buddha figurines, fur, ivory, tortoise shells is prohibited.

The people of Thailand are neat in their clothes. Ripped jeans and worn T-shirts disgust them. Shorts (this, by the way, applies to both men and women) can only be worn on the beach and in the hotel. However, women in miniskirts are perceived normally. There is another interesting detail: when talking with Thais, it is not customary to talk about the heat.

Thailand is a country of hot sun, gentle sea and incredible drive. Spacious clean beaches, exotic vegetation and the smiles of local residents leave Russian tourists with great memories of their holidays in Thailand. On the coast there is a place for families with small children, and party-goers, and lovers of attractions - there are resorts in Thailand for every taste.

Why go

It's warm in Thailand all year round, so many people prefer to spend the whole winter here, escaping from Russian frosts to the hot coast.

Thailand is very diverse: there are quiet deserted corners, noisy party resorts and cozy little beaches. Among the resorts in Thailand, you can easily find one that suits a family with small children, and one that will appeal to a youth company, and a secluded corner where monkeys are more common than people.

This country has long been loved by Russian tourists for its original culture, affordable prices and active nightlife. There are nightclubs in almost every resort in Thailand, some islands (,) are famous for holding noisy, unforgettable parties.

Tours to Thailand

Prices for tours for 2 people for 7 nights with departure from Moscow

Currency

The currency of Thailand is the Thai baht. There are 100 satang in one baht. In January 2018, 1 baht was equal to approximately 1.8 rubles.

Weather

Thailand is the territory of eternal summer. Speaking of weather, there is a dry season and a rainy season. The dry season lasts from November to March and is characterized by mostly clear weather. This time is considered the tourist season. The temperature keeps around +30 °C, the water warms up to +27 °C. Rains are rare, the sea is clear and there are no strong waves.

The rainy season in Thailand is from April to October. It gets hotter, it often rains, the sea is stormy, although there are clear days. The resorts have significantly fewer tourists, lower prices for hotels and food. Surfers and windsurfers come at this time to catch the wave.

The duration of the seasons and their features may vary slightly depending on the resort.

Hotels

Thailand has a large selection of hotels. In resort areas and most often there are hotels of the category 2 or 3 stars. Territories near the hotels are small. The level of service is quite decent - the rooms have air conditioning, a bathroom, a refrigerator, a terrace or a balcony (depending on the floor), a safe (may be located at the reception). On, and you can choose accommodation in a bungalow.

Most hotels offer breakfast only, or breakfast and dinner. The all-inclusive system in Thailand is unpopular, it can only be found in five-star hotels of major global chains.

All hotels in Thailand (with rare exceptions) charge a deposit. This is a fixed amount for each day of stay or for the entire vacation period. The deposit can be made either in cash (only baht) or frozen on credit card. The deposit will be returned before departure.

Hotels often have swimming pools, spas, massage rooms, beauty salons, a tour desk, and currency exchange.

Suitable for families, party-goers and lovers of secluded corners. Lots of clean beaches with clear waters.

Vibrant nightlife, many clubs and bars, shows for adults. For a clean beach, you need to sail to the nearby islands. The cheapest tours.

Ideal for families with children or a romantic getaway due to the developed infrastructure and half-empty beaches.

It will be of interest to connoisseurs of nature and those who want to go rock climbing. From here it is convenient to get to Phi Phi.

An ideal place to relax in unity with nature and for night parties.

The visiting card of the island is clean beaches and untouched jungle, and at the same time, developed infrastructure. Suitable for all categories of tourists.

An old Thai resort town for wealthy travelers.

The capital of Thailand is a city of skyscrapers, Buddhist temples, shopping centers and nightlife. Bangkok must be visited to fully explore the country.

How to get there

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia on the Indochina and Malacca peninsulas. The state is surrounded by seas on two sides: from the west - the Andaman Sea, from the east - the Gulf of Thailand of the South China Sea. Resorts with magnificent beaches are located in the south, and in the north there is a lot of greenery and mountainous terrain.

Round trip flights to Thailand

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At all resorts, boat trips to nearby islands are popular - both one day and overnight. The program usually includes food, snorkeling, diving.

Entertainment

In Thailand, both adults and children will find a lot of activities to their liking. On most beaches you can go water skiing, parasailing, rent a kayak and dive with fish in the depths. Other popular activities are paintball, quad biking, visiting the water park.

You can go shopping. In large resorts ( , ) there are large shopping centers with European and Asian clothing brands. You can cheaply update your summer wardrobe and buy souvenirs in the stalls that are found on every corner. You can and should bargain with sellers.

Nightlife lovers will not be bored either. Known for its nightly entertainment. It is worth going down to the Thai resort hot southern night, as multi-colored lights flash on, music rumbles from bars and restaurants, night markets open their stalls. One of the famous brands of Pattaya, and Thailand in general, is a transvestite show. (Alcazar Pattaya) and (Tiffany's Show) can be visited with children, there is nothing indecent there, just all the roles in the show are played by men - just like the legendary Japanese kabuki theater.

Good to know

• slightly different from Russian ones in appearance (sometimes they have three holes). However, Russian plugs with Thai sockets are perfectly combined. An adapter is not needed.
• Shoppers will be able to return up to 7% of the cost of purchases by issuing way back VAT refund. To get a refund, buy in stores with the “VAT Refund for tourists” sign and ask for the necessary documents (you will need a passport). The amount of purchases must be at least 2 thousand baht (in one store).
• Night markets in Thailand are open from about 16:00 to 23:00. Read about the legendary.
• Since February 1, 2018, Thailand has banned smoking on 24 beaches, including Patong (Phuket), Bophut (Koh Samui), four beaches of Pattaya, Hua Hin and Cha-Am beaches and others. Pay attention to the warning signs next to the beach. Smoking will be allowed in designated areas. The maximum penalty for violating the ban will be a year in prison and/or a fine of up to 100,000 baht (nearly $3,000)
• Under a complete ban in the kingdom, vapes cannot be imported, bought or used. You should not take electronic cigarettes with you so as not to get acquainted with a Thai prison.
• Do not leave valuables unattended, especially on the beach. Watch out for those posted by beach workers.

Currency- bat. 1 baht is equal to about 2 rubles. You can take both dollars and euros with you. Exchangers work in hotels and on the street.	When to go- from October to April. The best time to visit is from November to March.
Language- Thai. English is well known in tourist places.	Most Popular Resorts- Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Koh Chang. On excursions they go to Thai temples, waterfalls, animal parks.
Visa not needed for a trip of less than 30 days.	Time ahead of Moscow by 4 hours.

Thailand, perhaps, is one of the most advanced countries in terms of tourism. Well, who hasn't heard of the famous Thai massage or boxing? Where is Thailand located on the world map? About the geographical location and features of this country, read further in the article.

Thailand, Southeast Asia: general description

The state traces its history back to 1238. Then on the territory where Thailand is located, the Kingdom of Suhkotai was located. Modern name derived from the word "thai", which translates as "freedom". The name fully corresponds to the country, because Thailand has never been a European colony. The location of the state partly influenced this fact. England and France, having subjugated many Asian lands, wanted to leave Thailand as a neutral territory.

And now the state remains independent, successfully developing agriculture and tourism. capital and largest city Thailand is Bangkok. In terms of population, the country ranks 20th in the world - approximately 70 million inhabitants. The main language is Thai, it is also well understood by the inhabitants of Laos.

The head of state is the king. His role is extremely important. The King of Thailand is considered the ruler, and in addition, the patron of the country's religion and a national symbol. The state religion is Buddhism. It is professed by 94%. The rest of the population adheres to Islam, most of them are Malays.

Thailand on the world map

The country occupies the northern segment and the southwestern part of Indochina. Thailand is located almost in the center of Southeast Asia. What countries borders Thailand? In the east, it is surrounded by Laos and Cambodia, Myanmar - in the west, its southern neighbor is Malaysia. The state border is mainly divided into natural objects. A mountain range defines the border, in the northeast the edge of the country adjoins the Mekong River.

The outlines of Thailand resembles an elongated part of the territory (the supposed trunk), bordering Malaysia, washed by the seas from two sides - in the west by the Andaman, in the east by the South China. The southern and eastern shores of the country are also washed by the waters. The length of Thailand from north to south reaches 1650 kilometers, from west to east - about 780 kilometers.

The country includes a large number of islands, they are located near the Malay Peninsula. The largest is Phuket. Thailand is well endowed water resources. There is a lot going on in the country deep rivers, the largest is Chao Phraya. On the contrary, there are few lakes in the country, but there are several reservoirs. The largest lake in Thailand is called Thaleluang.

Climate

The place where Thailand is located and its considerable length are the main factors in the formation of the climate in the country. Thanks to these reasons climatic conditions in different parts Thailand are different. This allows you to repeatedly harvest throughout the year, because after the end of the favorable season in one end of the country, it begins in the other. The same applies to tourism, so Thailand can be visited all year round.

Geographically and climatically, the country is distinguished by five regions: Northern, Northeastern, Central, Southern and Eastern. In the center and south, the climate is subequatorial, next to Malaysia - equatorial, and in the north - tropical humid. Thailand has a rainy season. In total, it rains in the country for about 6-8 months. In some areas, they begin in May, in the central and eastern parts - in August.

Temperature differences decrease as you get closer to the equator. In December, the temperature ranges from +20 to +27 degrees. At night, the temperature drops, in the mountains it can reach zero. highest temperature It is celebrated from April to May, then it can reach +40 degrees.

Thailand Tourism

A rare traveler does not know where Thailand is located, because millions of tourists come here every year. During the day, hundreds of beaches are available for swimming, and in the evening, noisy entertainment and discos await guests. The northern part of Thailand is rich in historical monuments and religious architecture. There are ancient temples and ruins here. In this area of ​​the country is one of the most ancient Thai capitals - the city of Chaengmai.

Located in the central part largest metropolis- Bangkok. In this region, tourists get acquainted with urbanized Asia, visit National parks and nightingale farms. The southern part of the country offers lazy holidays on the coast. Here are many picturesque islands, and some of them even appeared in the cinema.