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Thailand offers you not only fun and adventure, but also a deep sense of history and culture.
If you want to go abroad during holidays, where you can delve into a little history and chill out on the beach, then Thailand could be an answer.
Located in southeast Asia, the Kingdom of Thailand was originally known as Siam. To the south of the country is the Gulf of Thailand and to the west is the Andaman Sea. Thailand is the only southeast Asian country that has never been colonized. This could be because of the wisdom of the rulers and the way they managed their country and its affairs.
Today's ruler
The present monarch, King Rama IX, Bhumibol Adulyadej is the ninth king of the House of Chakri. He is the longest serving head of state and monarch in the history of the country. King Rama IX is a painter, musician, photographer, author and translator.
Between 1985 and 1995, Thailand grew economically. It became a tourist destination with its well-known beach resorts at Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui becoming popular. Many famous Hollywood stars have found a perfect holiday retreat in Koh Samui and Pattaya.
The sea around these islands is calm and clea
