The map shows that Thailand is located in an exceptionally beautiful and warm corner of the globe, between Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia. Those who read the first blog on this country will be delighted by just a few photos. However, besides its beauty, interesting culture and fantastic location, Thailand also has some disadvantages that are rarely mentioned in Poland.
Thailand is a country of political unrest
Thailand has enjoyed economic progress for hundreds of years thanks to its good relations with other countries, including Europe and the United States. However, if a government manages to establish good relations with a country, it can quickly be overthrown by political opponents who do not like that country. Even modern history shows that coups are staged there from time to time, and many of them involve the military.
The last few years have been extremely eventful. Thailand is plagued by conflicts between “yellow shirts” and “red shirts”, it is in conflict with Cambodia and areas dominated by Muslims are trying to secede from the state. However, followers of Islam only represent less than 6 percent. Company. 93 percent profess Buddhism.
Despite these differences, Thailand tries to maintain a semblance of political normality: it has a parliament, a government and a king. And there are many political parties. It even has the impressive Democracy Monument.
Thailand and its capital. What makes Bangkok so charming?
Thailand has 67 million inhabitants. Ten million of them live in Bangkok, the country’s capital. The city is located on the Gulf of Thailand. Its full name consists of 43 syllables and is the longest geographical name in the world. It has two centers. The old center is now considered an entertainment district, and the new one is filled with skyscrapers and corporate headquarters.
The king lives in a quieter part of the city, at the Grand Palais des Rois. The government district and the tourist district are nearby. Bangkok has wide beaches nearby, which adds to its charm and attracts tourists. It also has an airport, a metro and an elevated rail network. Residents also often travel by river. River transport includes not only ferries, but also individual boats and excursions.
Thailand: weather and climate
Thailand is an exceptionally hot country. Bangkok itself is considered the hottest city in the world. The average temperature during the year does not drop below 28 degrees Celsius. This climate is favorable to agriculture, where 40% of the population is engaged. inhabitants of the country. They mainly cultivate sugar cane, corn and rice. Official unemployment is only 1 percent.
