Tourism

Tourism:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Thailand
 * Tourism** is a major [|economic] factor in the [|Kingdom of Thailand], contributing an estimated 6.7% to Thailand's GDP in 2007

-In 2007 it is estimated that 14 million tourists visited Thailand. These tourists stay for around 9 days and the total amount gained by Thailand is 547,782 million [|Thai baht], around 11 billion [|Euro]. -In 2006, Thailand was the 18th most visited country in the World Tourism Rankings -Places of interest include [|diving sites], sandy beaches, [|hundreds of tropical islands], varied night-life, archaeological sites, museums, [|hill tribes], exceptional flora and bird life, palaces and //[|World Heritage]// sites. -People also shop a lot in Thailand. Bangkok has a renowned mall that as an astounding variety of international and local brands.

More reading: [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Thailand|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Thailand

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Mah Boon Krong, a famous shopping mall in Bangkok. http://i.pbase.com/u34/xiong/upload/33155207.DSCN0457copy.jpg



Bangkok at night. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/Bangkok_at_Night.jpg