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( Thailand)
The Kingdom of Thailand (IPA /'ta?lænd/, Thai ??????????????  Ratcha Anajak Thai (help·info), IPA&_160;[râ?t??a-?a?na?t??`k-t??j]) is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Laos and Myanmar, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Myanmar. By the maritime boundary, the country is bordered to the southeast by Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand, to the southwest by Indonesia and India in the Andaman Sea. The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It is also the country's center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Bangkok is known in Thai as "Krung Thep Mahanakorn," or, more colloquially, "Krung Thep." Thailand is the world's 51st-largest country in terms of total area, with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km2 (198,000 sq mi), and the 20th most-populous country, with approximately 63 million people. About 80% of the population is ethnically Thais, 10% is of Chinese origin, and 3% is ethnically Malay. The rest belong to minority groups including Mons, Khmers, and various hill tribes. The country's official language is Thai. Thailand is one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries in the world. The national religion is Theravada Buddhism which is practiced by more than 95% of all Thais.[3] The cultures and traditions in Thailand are significantly influenced by those of India, China and many western countries.
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Weight for weight's sake, health for god sake by Hedin Johan
The facts about being over-weight “The difficulty of weight loss is a condition which proves that the Lord does not help those who help themselves, and help themselves and help themselves…” Some would say this is unfair, since not all weight contro...
Can be your companion showing you the right way for cosmetic surgery by medical choices
When it comes to the physical appearance every body is concerned about it whether it is a young girl or an aged lady. This is a myth that only women go for the cosmetic surgery but truth is that, men are also equally conscious for their appearance an...
Bangkok Dentistry by Bangkok Dentistry
Find out what millions of tourists have already learned! Take advantage of low-cost, world-class dentistry while you vacation in "The Land of Smiles!"
Thailand is THE hot spot for dental tourism
Tantra, the secrets of the universe by Moses Maimon
When first hearing about tantra, most people usually react in the same way... that it's something to do with sex or smut. It is unfortunate that most people get the wrong impression about Tantra. Tantra actually is something completely differ...
Healing through Yoga and Living on Prana and Sun nourishment. by Edward Jones
For many years I have had an aching back and neck, I tried various therapies but no avail the problem continued. I started to try Yoga and after a few years slowly my pain dissolved, I tried for 1 hour a week which seemed sufficient for a while until...
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