{"id":100,"date":"2026-08-24T15:02:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T15:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thailandguidisrael.com\/?page_id=100"},"modified":"2026-08-24T15:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T15:02:06","slug":"welcome-to-thailand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thailandguidisrael.com\/","title":{"rendered":"welcome to thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thailand ,officially \u201cthe kingdom of Thailand ,is a country located in Southeast Asia.the capital and largest city is Bangkok.known for its rich culture ,tropical beaches ,and historic temples,Thailand is popular destination for travelers from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bangkok known locals as Krung Thep , Bangkok became the capital in 1782,when the ruling chakkri dynasty\u2019s founder Rama I,moved the court to the Chao Phrya river\u2019s east bank. Today,Bangkok is Thailand\u2019s culture and commercial center, known for its. temples, nightlife, and historical landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandguidisrael.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0007.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandguidisrael.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0007.jpeg 612w, https:\/\/thailandguidisrael.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0007-300x169.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illuminated glowing Bangkok Cityscape in colorful sunset twilight. High angle long exposure panorama view along the Chao Phraya River into the setting sun at dusk. Hasselblad X2D 102 MPixel Crop. Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IT\u2019S<\/strong> THE <strong>LAND<\/strong> <strong>OF<\/strong> <strong>SMILES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Countries all over the word enjoy discriptive  nicknames, but few are quite as worm and welcoming as Thailand:the land of smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another reason for Thailand\u2019s famous smiles might be that European  power has never colonised it.In fact,a common translation of thailand into English is \u2018land of the free\u2019.now is something to smile about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BUDDHISM<\/strong> <strong>IS<\/strong> <strong>BIG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s estimated that over 90% of the population follow the teachings Off the Buddha. There are tens of thousands of the temples across the country. And it is common for time to spend several months as monks soon after they turn 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Thai Buddhism is a big part of the Thai culture and daily life. This is shapes how the people think about life art and even how they celebrate big festivals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">important religious festival, such as Songkram are based on the calendar. People are all over the country come together to celebrate this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Thailand has over 40,000 Buddhist temples locally known as what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most famous included Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok located in Grand Palace. <br>wht pho famous for its massive 46 m long Reclining Buddha carved in the gold leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/thailandguidisrael.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0008-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thailandguidisrael.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0008-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thailandguidisrael.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0008-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thailandguidisrael.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0008-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thailandguidisrael.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_0008.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thailand ,officially \u201cthe kingdom of Thailand ,is a country located in Southeast Asia.the capital and largest city is Bangkok.known for its rich culture ,tropical beaches ,and historic temples,Thailand is popular destination for travelers from all over the world. 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