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What cities are there in Thailand?

The famous cities in Thailand are Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Pattaya, Bangkok, Koh Samui, etc., as follows:

1. Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand, is famous for its beautiful environment and cool climate, and is known as the "Rose of Northern Thailand". Chiang Mai has a long history and many cultural relics.

2. Phuket

Phuket is located in the southeast of the Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean, 867 kilometers away from Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, with an area of 576 square kilometers and a population of 38,. It is the only island in Thailand that has been granted provincial status.

3. Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand, located on the east bank of the Zhaopiye River, bordering the Gulf of Siam in the south, the largest city in Indo-China Peninsula and the second largest city in Southeast Asia. It is the center of Thailand's politics, economy, trade, transportation, culture, science and technology, education, religion and other aspects.

Bangkok is a prosperous international metropolis, and its economy accounts for 44% of Thailand's total. Bangkok Port undertakes 9% of Thailand's foreign trade. Bangkok has a well-developed tourism industry and was selected as the most popular tourist city in the world in 213.

4. Koh Samui

Koh Samui is located in the southwest of the Gulf of Thailand. It is roughly circular, with a width of about 21 kilometers at the widest point and 25 kilometers at the longest point, with an average width of about 15 kilometers, and is surrounded by about 6 islands. Koh Samui and these islands together form Antong Marine National Park.

5. Chiang Rai House

Chiang Rai House is the northernmost government city in Thailand. It was founded in 1262. It is adjacent to Myanmar and Laos in the northeast and north, about 785 kilometers away from Bangkok, with an area of 11,678 square kilometers. It is located at an altitude of 58 meters and was built in 1262.

6. Pattaya

Pattaya, located 154km southeast of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, in the Gulf of Siam between Indo-China Peninsula and Malay Peninsula, has an urban area of more than 2km, and belongs to chonburi province, Thailand. It is known as "Oriental Hawaii" and is a world-famous emerging seaside tourist resort.

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Tourism in Thailand

Thailand is a country of Buddhism. With its changeable scenery and rich cultural connotation, it has become a unique choice for many tourists in their holiday plans. Thailand is known as "the country of Buddhism", "the country of elephants" and "the country of smiles" in the world. Thailand is a country of thousands of buddhas with many temples, believing in a country of smiling in the world; With islands, delicious food and unique culture, this is a natural tourist country. There are the following main attractions:

1. Bangkok Grand Palace of Thailand

Bangkok Grand Palace of Thailand, also known as the Forbidden City, is the palace of King I to King VIII of Bangkok Dynasty in Thailand. The Grand Palace, with a total area of 218,4 square meters, is located in the center of Bangkok, the capital, and nestled beside the Chao Phraya River. It is the most spectacular ancient architectural complex in Bangkok. In 1782, the construction of the Grand Palace was started by Rama I, the Bangkok dynasty, Paputa Yuhua and Jura Lohden. There are white palace walls around the Grand Palace, which are about 5 meters high and 19 meters long. The main color of the building is white, and the style is mainly Siamese.

2. Jade Buddha Temple

Located in the northeast corner of Bangkok Grand Palace, Jade Buddha Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in Thailand and one of the three national treasures in Thailand. The Jade Buddha Temple, built in 1784, is a part of the Grand Palace in Thailand, covering an area of about 1/4 of the Grand Palace. Jade Buddha Temple is a place where Thai royal families worship jade Buddha statues and hold religious ceremonies. It is named after the jade Buddha is enshrined in the temple.

3. Phuket

Phuket, the largest island in Thailand and the "pearl" of the Andaman Sea, is a representative tourist resort in Southeast Asia.

4. Pattaya

Pattaya-famous for its sunshine, beaches and seafood, is known as "Oriental Hawaii" and is a world-famous emerging seaside tourist resort. Located in Siam Bay, 154km southeast of the capital Bangkok, between Indian zhina Peninsula and Malay Peninsula, it has an urban area of more than 2 square kilometers, beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate, with an average annual temperature of about 2℃. It is one of the important pillars of tourism in Thailand.

5. Phi Phi Phi Island

Phi Phi Island is located about 2km southeast of Phuket, Thailand, and is a sister island consisting of two main islands (Big Phi Phi Island in the north and Little Phi Phi Island in the south).

Baidu Encyclopedia-Thailand