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Here in the heart of south east Asia Thailand has been shaped and formed from the 13th century and forward. In the past hundreds of years the land has been characterised by a perpetual struggle for freedom, for the love of its cultural and religious development as well as patriotism and the enthusiasm of living very rarely seen historically. Old Thailand known as Siam was almost a fairyland before. With a white elephant on the national flag, gold covered temples and almost impenetrable rain forests it drew many explores to the country
More than 65 million inhabitants of which 15 million live in Bangkok makes Thailand a large country with many assets and ample wealth. The almost magnetic craft of Thailand is not just occasional. The old pet name, "the land of smiles", let you know of the inhabitants who are friendly and helpful and give you a memory for life. Put this together with all the wonderful seaside resorts, untouched nature, good shopping, an old and exciting culture plus fascinating excursions areas you can understand why people often come back to Thailand.
The monarchy of Thailand is today one of the most developed countries in the region. At the same time it is a model for the neighbouring countries by keeping its genuine culture and traditions. They accept impulses from the west but do not let these impulses take over from their oriental way of living and their origin. The Thai people are very proud that their country is the only one in the region that had never been colonized.
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