The Tourism Industry In Thailand

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In her love for all, she opens her doors to us, embraces us with all affection, and meets all our wishes, it is Thailand known as the city of friends as is called from the Kuwaitis. Thailand is one of the most important countries in tourism that attracts people from all over the world. “The tourism industry in Thailand is the country’s second largest revenue earner, second only to computers and computer components. In 1999, tourism earned 253 018 million baht, compared to 299 780 baht for computers and their components” (Thavaraskha, n.d, p.226). Furthermore, Thailand is one of the country's most famous tourist destinations and has the most famous tourist cities are Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya

First of all, Bangkok is the capital of Thailand known for its traditional temples and modern malls, the crazy nightlife. It contains Buddhist temples which are visited annually by tourists and take a commemorative photo of the famous temples in Thailand. For example, the Rattanakosin area in southwest Bangkok is one of the most beautiful temples to be found in the city (Prakan, n.d, p.9). the Emerald Buddha as Samut Parkan mentions in his book (n.d) “The magnificent Wat Phra Kaeo, a treasure trove of Thai arts and home to the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most revered Buddha image, is at the heart of the complex” (p.10). …show more content…

While Phuket has beautiful beaches, the most famous of which is Patong Beach, also has the most beautiful hotels in the world, with islands where tourists often return every year. Finally, the city of Pattaya which has commercial complexes with walking street which overlooks the sea, and beaches full of entertainment and vitality. I advise tourists who have never seen Thailand before to think about visiting in the future where they will find comfort and enjoyment in one place namely

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