Rattanakosin Island, Thailand

Rattanakosin Island is a historic area in the Phra Nakhon District in the city of Bangkok. Situated on the eastern convex bank of a meanderin in the Chao Phtaya River, it was the site where King Biddha Yodfa Chulake founded the city as the capital of his new Rattanakosin Kingdom in 1782. It is bordered by canals dug to serve as moats for the originally fortified city centre. The island is the site of the Grand Palace and Bangkok's City Pillar Shrine, among other places of historical significance.
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Thailand

Krabi is the province of Thailand. Much of the province has been the seat of several national parks. The topmost destinations are Hat Noppharat Thara, Ao Nang, Railay, Ko Phi Phi National Park. Yet over 80 smaller islands such as Lanta islands,or Koh Lanta, Phi Phi islands - made famous as the ideal location for adventurers, yachtsmen, scuba-divers, snorkelers and day-trippers from Phuket. The Ko Lanta National Park, also in Krabi province, includes several coral-fringed islands with well-known diving sites. The largest island, Ko Lanta Yai, is the site of park headquarters, and is also home to Chao Le, or sea gypsies who sustain themselves largely through fishing. The islands are best visited during the non-monsoon months of October through April. Kayaking, sailing, birdwatching, snorkeling are also among top activities. In the interior, two predominantly mainland national parks, Khao Phanom Bencha and Than Bokk-horani, offer inland scenic attractions including waterfalls and caves, and opportunities for trekking, birdwatching and eco-tours.

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Thailand

Thailand is a country located at the center of Southeast Asia. The country is a kingdom, with most recorded reigns in the world; a constitutional monarchy. The king is officially titled Head of State, the Head of the Armed Forces, an Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and the Defender of all Faiths.

The largest city is Bangkok, the capital, which is also the country's center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. About 75% of the population is ethnically Thai, 14% is of Chinese origin, and 3% is ethnically Malay, the rest belong to minority groups. The country's official language is Thai. The primary religion is Buddhism, which is practiced by around 95% of all Thais.

Thailand experienced rapid economic growth between 1985 and 1995 especially in tourism.