The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast
Asia, making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern
China. Its shape and geography divide into four natural regions
: the mountains and forests of the North; the vast rice fields of
the Central Plains; the semi-arid farm lands of the Northeast plateau;
and the tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula South.
The country comprises 76 provinces that are further
divided into districts, sub-districts and villages. Bangkok is the
capital city and centre of political, commercial, industrial and
cultural activities. It is also the seat of Thailand's revered Royal
Family, with His Majesty the King recognised as Head of State, Head
of the Armed Forces, Upholder of the Buddhist religion and Upholder
of all religions.
Thailand is divided into 4 natural regions:
The mountainous North, with its profusion of multi-coloured
orchids, fascinating native handicrafts and winter temperatures
are sufficiently cool to permit cultivation of temperate fruits
such as strawberries and peaches;
The high Northeast Plateau, which still jealously
guards its many archaeological and anthropological mysteries;
The Central Plain, one of the world's most fertile
rice and fruit-growing areas with colourful traditional culture
and way of life as well as the sandy beaches of the East Coast and
vibrant cosmopolitan Bangkok;
The peninsular South where the unspoiled beaches
and idyllic islands complement economically vital tin mining, rubber
cultivation and fishing.
Citat from Tourism Authority of Thailand.
