Thailand is divided into 76 provinces, called changwat (จังหวัด ). These are grouped into five regions, namely Central, Western, Northern, Northeastern, Eastern and Southern Thailand. The Central Region has the most provinces, with twenty-two, followed by the Northeastern Region with nineteen. The Western Region has the fewest provinces, with only five while the Northeastern has seven. In addition, Bangkok and Pattaya are special governed districts, of which Bangkok enjoys provincial level status.
Looking for information on Penang? Use this Map of Roads in Penang to zoom in on information about Penang, brought to you road by road.
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7-Day Bangkok Family-Friendly Vacation: This is an itinerary for a 7-day family-friendly trip from Penang to Bangkok, with tips on flights, family-friendly hotels, toddler-friendly attractions, shopping highlights and practical travel advice.