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🇹🇭 Thailand:

Between Spiritual Depth, Mass Tourism, and a Nation in Transition

Capital: BangkokArea: 513,120 km²

Population (2025): approx. 70.3 million

Political system: Constitutional monarchy (with ongoing political instability)

Official language: Thai

Currency: Thai Baht (THB)

Time zone: UTC+7

Tourists in 2024: over 28 million (rising steadily post-Covid)

Thailand continues to captivate travelers with its shimmering temples, tropical islands, vibrant street markets, and warm hospitality.

Bangkok pulses with chaos and charm, Chiang Mai draws digital nomads seeking calm and culture, while southern islands like Koh Phi Phi and Koh Samui remain magnets for beach lovers and backpackers.

But beneath the postcard image lies a country at a crossroads. Income inequality, climate vulnerability, over-tourism, and political unrest are pushing Thailand to reinvent itself. Between 2025 and 2030, the nation aims to shift toward sustainable tourism, digital innovation, and green agriculture.

While still affordable and welcoming, Thailand is moving toward a more selective, conscious kind of travel — where d