Thailand is an exotic country situated in the centre of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia. Renowned for its incredible beauty; the country can be divided into four geographical regions – the forests and mountains of the north, the semi-arid farmland of the northeast plateau, the rice fields of the central plains and the lengthy coastline of the peninsula south. In addition, Thailand has a number of islands just off its coastline, with Phuket the most famous.
Capital city: Bangkok
Highest Point: Doi Inthanon (8451ft / 2576m)
Lowest Point: Gulf of Thailand (0ft / 0m)
Land Area: 197,255 sq. mi (510,890 sq. km)
Water Area: 861 sq. mi (2230 sq. km)
Total Area: 198,116 sq. mi (513,120 sq. km)
Coastline: 2000 miles (3219 km)
Bordering countries (4) Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia
Koh Lipe is a tiny island about 43.5 miles (70km) southwest of Thailand in the Andaman Sea near the Malaysian border. The island is within the Tarutao National Marine Park and is known for its pristine beaches, unspoiled landscapes and laid-back atmosphere. It is a premier scuba diving and snorkelling destination as 25 percent of…