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Overview
Hate it or love it but
Singapore is just a hop away from Bangkok. A bewitching blend of East
meets West, and a melting pot of Malay, Chinese and European cultures,
Singapore has a lot to offer, despite being a tiny island. The city
state is renowned for its shopping
malls and street markets, exquisite dining places and charming colonial
quarters. There is also a full calendar of exhilarating and colourful events
not to be missed. And if you haven't seen the new Marina Bay Sands
Casino, you should definitely plan your next Singapore trip. To sum it
all up, Singapore makes for a perfect weekend getaway from
Bangkok.
A bit of History
Singapore was founded by
the British as a trading post in 1819. The island joined the Malaysian Federation in
1963 but separated just two years later and became fully autonomous. Singapore
subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with
an economy largely based on international trading and finance. It's per capita GDP
rivals to
that of leading nations of Western Europe.
How to Get There
Both
Thai Airways
as well as Singapore
Airlines offer multiple daily flights between Bangkok and
Singapore. In addition to that, also Cathay Pacific offers daily nonstop
flights between the two cities. You can also take
Malaysia Airlines
but you need to connect in
Kuala Lumpur.
The Highlights
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Shop for
international brands along Orchard Road |
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Visit Little India
on a Sunday evening, it's like the set of a Bollywood musical
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Try great local
food in one of the many hawker centers |
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Spend a day at the
resort island of Sentosa |
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Check the calendar
for the various cultural events in town |
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Country Profile
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Country Name |
Singapore |
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Capital City |
Singapore |
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Major Gateways |
Singapore (SIN)
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Population |
4,4 million |
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Languages |
English, Chinese, Malay,
Tamil |
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Main Religions |
Buddhist, Muslim,
Christian |
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Currency
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Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
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Time Difference with Thailand |
+1h |
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Calling Code |
+65 |
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Best Time to Visit |
All year round |
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Visa Requirement for Thai Citizens |
Visa on arrival |
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Travel Time from
Bangkok |
2h (nonstop) |
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More info |
www.visitsingapore.com
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Map |
Click here
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National Flag |
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