Thailand travel guide: accommodation and local information

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000"> <h1>Thailand Travel Guide<br> <img src="images/space.gif" width="400" height="1" vspace="0"><br> <font size="3" class="subsubtitle">Accommodation and Local Information</font></h1><p><a href="index.htm">Thailand Overview</a>, <a href="geo.htm">Geography</a>, <a href="history.htm">History</a>, <a href="events.htm#go">When to go</a>, <a href="culture.htm">Culture</a>, <a href="indexhotels.htm">Hotels</a>, <a href="indexmaps.htm">Maps</a>, <a href="indextours.htm">To do and to see</a>, <a href="attractions/index.htm">Attractions</a>, <a href="food.htm">Cuisine</a>, <a href="shop.htm">Shopping</a>, <a href="events.htm#event">Festivals</a>, <a href="uni_des.htm">General Info</a>, <a href="weather.htm">Weather</a>, <a href="tran.htm">Transportation</a>, <a href="vat.htm">VAT Refund</a>, <a href="javascript:"onClick="window.open('public_holidays.htm','fab','width=500,height=382')">Public Holidays</a>, <a href="faq.htm">FAQs'</a></p><p><img src="images/about/tuk.jpg" width="107" height="129" align="right">Thailand is located in a fertile monsoon belt midway between India and China, the two civilizations that have moulded Southeast Asia. But the This have long delighted in their distinctive culture. For instance, though the Tai (rather than Thai) ethnic group probably originated in Southern China sometime in the first millennium AD, their tonal language is quite unlike any form of Chinese. Moreover, the elegant Thai script, though derived from that of ancient Southern India, is distinct.</p><p>Today, Thailand is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), though Thais still take pride in a long tradition of independence. Unlike all her immediate neighbours, Burma (Myanmar), Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia, the country never fell to a European colonial power. More fundamentally, though, the Thai sense of identity is allied with Theravada Buddhism and the monarchy. Both have been dignified institutions since the Sukhothai period (13th-14th century), an era when the first real Thai kingdom flourished. Indeed, the colours of the modern Thai flag (thong trai rong) symbolize the three forces of Buddhism (white), the monarchy (blue) and the nation (red).</p><p><a href="indexhotels.htm" class="orange14">Looking for accommodation?</a><br> Thailand hotels network features pre-paid hotel discount accommodation direct from the wholesaler to you. Save up to 50% off the hotels own internet rate by pre-paying your booking in advance. Choose your destination: Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Phi Phi, Pattaya, Chiang Mai....</p> <p> <div id="footer-container"> <div id="footer-center"> <div id="footer-logo"><img src="/images/awd.gif" /></div> <div id="footer-content"> <p><a href="http://www.andagraf.com/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none;">Web Design</a> Copyright © 2008 by <a href="http://www.asiawebdirect.com/" target="_top">Asia Web Direct Co., Ltd.<br /> </a>4th Floor, Muang Mai Building, 9/17 Moo 6, Thepkasattri Road, <br /> T. Rasda, A. 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