Time Difference Thailand fits into a single time zone, 7 hours ahead of GMT.When it is 12 o’clock in Bangkok, it is 5 or 6 o’clock in the morning in Europe, depending on whether it is summer time or winter time.When it is 12 o’clock in Bangkok, it is 10 o’clock in the morning in Reunion.When it’s 8 p.m. in Bangkok, it’s 9 a.m. in Montreal. General Capital : Bangkok ( Krung Thep in Thai) with about 10 million inhabitants Location : Between 6 and 21 parallel North Area: 513,115 km2 (12 x larger than Switzerland) Extension : North-South 1,650 kmEast-West 800 kmNarrowest point Isthmus von Kra (approx.15 km wide) Countries bordering : West and North: MyanmarIn the North- East : LaosIn the East : CambodiaIn the South: Malaysia Topography : In the North: mountainous and rich in forestsIn the North-East: high peaks and richly woodedIn the center: very fertile due to the Chao Phraya river and its tributaries Population / Religion Thailand now has around 70 million inhabitants, of which around 75% are Thais. Almost 95% of the Thai population is Buddhist. Language Thai is the official language of the country, and comes in different dialects. The business language...Read More
Welcome to Phuket ! Phuket has something for everyone, much more than just beautiful beaches. The natural beauty of the island, its green hills, forests, small jungles, plantations, vegetation and numerous beaches make it a paradise on earth. It is also a starting point for exciting excursions and sailing adventures in the bays of Phang Nga and Krabi, the famous Phi Phi Islands and a number of small, unspoiled paradise islands, as well as cruises to the Similan Islands and all the way up to Myanmar. Phuket is close to the major national parks of Khao Lak, Khao sok, Krabi, Phang Nga where you can discover an exceptional tropical fauna and flora, and experience various emotions while cycling, trekking, canoeing, going on traditional boat trips, meeting local communities and ethnic groups, and observing elephants in their sanctuary… Phuket is also the gateway for those who want to stay and discover Kao Lak, Krabi, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Yao, Phang Nga, Racha Islang, Koh Lone, for a few days. Big Buddha Today, it is a well-known and renowned destination thanks to its numerous flights, its wide choice of hotels and its pleasant and inexpensive living conditions. Security is guaranteed, no...Read More
