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Recreation and Travel : Thailand

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FXHistory. Historical Currency Exchange Rates (http://www.oanda.com/convert/fxhistory)
Converts currencies within a 2,000-day timeframe. Maintained by Oanda.com, “the currency site.”

Jewels of the Mekong Thailand (http://www.travelmedia.com/mekong/thailand.html)
Travel information includes facts, history, places to visit, and accommodations.

Lonely Planet World Guide. Thailand (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south%5Feast%5Fasia/thailand/)
Includes an introduction to Thailand, background information, images, events, and destinations within Thailand.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand (http://www.mfa.go.th/web/1.php)
Includes information about the Ministry and minister, general information about Thailand, current news items as well as links to the press and information center, the visa and passport office, business information, and diplomatic and consular matters. In Thai, some English.

Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C. (http://www.thaiembdc.org/index.htm)
Information about Thailand, the embassy, consular services, as well as about Thailand, the monarchy, politics, economics, and social issues. Statements, news, and press releases are also provided. In Thai and English.

SARS Operation Center (http://www-ddc.moph.go.th/SARS%5Fcenter%5Fen.html)
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) news, blog, reports, health tips, and more. In Thai, some English.

Thailand Travel Tips (http://www.asia-discovery.com/thailand%5Ftravel%5Ftips.htm)
Travel tips for Thailand including links to a destination guide with an overview, information on history, culture, customs, people, and cuisine. From Asia-Discovery.com.

Tourism Authority of Thailand (http://www.tat.or.th/)
Thai government site to promote tourism. Includes destination and travel guides, news and events, FAQs, and more. In Thai and English.

Travel Document Systems. Thailand Visa Application (http://www.traveldocs.com/th/index.htm)
Information about the documents required for travel to Thailand as well as general information and travel conditions. The forms are offered in PDF format.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Health Information for Travelers to Thailand  (http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationThailand.aspx)
Information on health and safety topics to include vaccinations, diseases, health risks, travel notices, and references and resources.

U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Consular Affairs. Travel.State.Gov (http://travel.state.gov)
Search on Thailand for consular information sheets, travel warnings, and the country specific general page.

U.S. Embassy in Thailand (http://www.usa.or.th)
Information about the Embassy, visas to the U.S., American citizen services, U.S. policy and Thai-U.S. relations, education and culture, information resource center, events and programs, and more.

U.S. Library of Congress Geography and Map Reading Room (http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/geogmap/)
Online maps, reference guides, links to map societies, and other resources of geographic information. Search on Thailand.

World Travel Guide.net  (http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=tha)  General travel information about Thailand including an overview, travel advice, public holidays, health, accommodations, entertainment, and climate.

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