Thailand's Environment
There are lots of interesting things to see in Thailand: jungles and tropical rain forests, islands, beaches, rivers, plains and mountains.
Many interesting kinds of plants grow in Thailand.
There are also trees which have very strange roots likes these.
Cassava and maize are grown.
Different types of coconuts are grown.
Coconut water is very popular. It is often served in the coconut. |
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Bananas can also be found growing in Thailand. |
Precious and Semi-Precious Stones
There are also lots of precious and semi-precious stones mined in Thailand.
There are also lots of precious and semi-precious stones mined in Thailand.
Natural Resources
There is natural gas off the coast. There are also mineral deposits of tin, gold, lead and coal.
There is natural gas off the coast. There are also mineral deposits of tin, gold, lead and coal.
Rivers & Waterfalls
Islands
Over time these rock formations were worn down. This created beautiful designs in the rocks.
Bird's nest soup is a delicacy in China. The nests are harvested from caves like these and sold for exhorbitant prices. The nests are made by the birds using their saliva. |
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People often travel to these islands in boats in order to visit the sheltered coves.
Beaches
Coral
There is a lot of strange coral on the choast. Colourful fish can been seen swimming amongst the coral. Lots of people go snorkling to see them. |
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Fishing
Fishing is done along the coast. The fish are sold in fish markets such as the one below.
Fishing is done along the coast. The fish are sold in fish markets such as the one below.
Damnern Saduak Floating Market
Here is another type of market. It is a floating market! Hop onto the boat and visit the market:
Here is another type of market. It is a floating market! Hop onto the boat and visit the market:
You can buy clothes, food and souvenirs.
These women are preparing and selling food on their boats! |
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Hot Springs
There are hot springs in Chiang Rai. They very popular with tourists.
There are hot springs in Chiang Rai. They very popular with tourists.