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Coordinates: 10°11′N 98°53′E / 10.183°N 98.883°E / 10.183; 98.883
The Kra Isthmus is the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula, in southern Thailand and Myanmar.
The east part of the landbridge belongs to Thailand, while the west part belongs to the Tanintharyi division of Myanmar. To the west of the isthmus is the Andaman Sea, and to the east is the Gulf of Thailand.
The narrowest part, between the estuary of the Kra River and the Bay of Sawi near the city Chumphon has a width of 44 km (27 mi), and has a maximum elevation of 75 m (246 ft) above sea level.
The Kra Isthmus marks the boundary between two sections of the central cordillera, the mountain chain which runs from Tibet through the Malay peninsula. The southern part is called the Phuket chain, which is a continuation of the greater Tenasserim range, extending further northwards for over 400 km (250 mi) beyond the Three Pagodas Pass. The Titiwangsa Mountains are to the south, 45 km (28 mi) from Songkhla.
The long-standing proposal to build a Kra Canal across Thailand would greatly complement China's Maritime Silk Road program, the creation of new water transport corridors connecting Asia to the rest of the world, supplementing the New Silk Road development corridors on land. This is how China is promoting the concept of peace through development, contrary to Obama's policy in Asia. For more see: https://worldlandbridge.com/ _________________________________________________________ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://lpac.co/youtube Get active, become an organizer: http://lpac.co/action Receive daily email updates from LaRouchePAC: http://lpac.co/daily Donate to LaRouchePAC: http://lpac.co/donate-yt Keep connected at: https://larouchepac.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LaRouc...
Titles read: "KRA! A PATHETONE SPECIAL." Isthmus of Kra, Malaya. M/S of an agreement signed 'Germany' and 'Italy' as a hand writes 'Japan' at the bottom. Commentator talks of the Kra Isthmus being important now that Japan is a member of the Axis and says it may become the scene of "momentous happenings". Maps and travelogue footage explain the area and situation, including Singapore - "a natural strategic advantage that is strongly guarded". Diagrams show the trade routes as we are told that Japan would like to cut a canal through Kra, making several other areas more accessible. A Japanese warrior is shown wielding a sword over the map as commentator says "Will it be peace or...?" FILM ID:1212.04 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S...
Cutting a canal through Thailand from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific would speed up travel and boost trade. But how to do it? Various schemes have been discussed for 300 years. Photo: James Hookway/The Wall Street Journal Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy Visit the WSJ channel for more video: https://www.youtube.com/wsjdigitalnet... More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://online.wsj.com/home-page Follow WSJ on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wsjlive Follow WSJ on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+wsj/posts Follow WSJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WSJLive Follow WSJ on Instagram: http://instagram.com/wsj Follow WSJ on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/wsj/ Follow WSJ on Tumblr: http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/wall-str
Kra Isthmus, Thailand - Burma - Ταϊλάνδη - Βιρμανία Είναι ο ισθμός που χωρίζει την Ταϊλάνδη με την Βιρμανία στα νότια. Δείτε επίσης ταξιδιωτικός οδηγός για την Νοτιοανατολική Ασία: http://www.asiabethere.com/asia.html
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Former Thai prime minister, General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, has expressed his readiness to reassume premiership, if given the opportunity. Chavalit prompted media enquiries in May, after he allegedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China to build a USD 28 billion canal that cuts through the Isthmus of Kra in southern Thailand. The Chinese government, meanwhile, denied the reports, saying that the meeting was merely a “private exchange” between businessmen and former officials conducting feasibility studies. Despite his long-standing political connections, Chavalit is perceived to be a controversial figure, having unpegged the Thai Baht from the US Dollar during his premiership, eventually triggering the 1997 Asian financial crisis. http://www.wochit.com This video was prod...
Easy ride with friends through Ranong Province, Thailand. Final stop, Kra Isthmus - the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula, between the estuary of the Kra River and the bay of Sawi has a width of 44km.
Kra Isthmus, Thailand - Burma - Ταϊλάνδη - Βιρμανία Είναι ο ισθμός που χωρίζει την Ταϊλάνδη με την Βιρμανία στα νότια. Δείτε επίσης ταξιδιωτικός οδηγός για την Νοτιοανατολική Ασία: http://www.asiabethere.com/asia.html
Ko Samui (or Koh Samui, Thai: เกาะสมุย, Thai pronunciation: [kɔ̀ sàmūj]), is an island off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus, Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is administratively part of Surat Thani Province. Ko Samui is Thailand's second-largest island after Phuket, with an area of 228.7 km2, a population of over 63,000 and a hotel occupancy rate of 73% as the number of visitors increases.[1] Abundant tourist resources, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and coconut trees are present on the island. More info visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ko_Samui Samui Samui Island Ko Samui Koh Samui Video Travel Guide To Samui Island Samui Travel Video The Beautiful place in Thailand The Most Attraction Place in Thailand
Save Up to 75% On Koh Samui hotels & resorts at http://www.thaihotelsbooking.com/Thailand-Koh-Samui_63a-Cheap-Hotels-Resorts_USD_P_1.html Ko Samui island of Surat Thani Province (Thai: เกาะสมุย), or often, simply Samui as it is referred to by locals, is an island off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand, close to the mainland Surat Thani town. It is Thailand's third largest island. It is rich with natural resources, white sandy beaches, coral reefs and coconut trees.
Amazing Thailand 2016 Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Thailand’s second largest island, Koh Samui, lies in the Gulf of Thailand off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus. It's known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest, plus luxury resorts and posh spas. The landmark 12m-tall golden Big Buddha statue at Wat Phra Yai Temple is located on a tiny island connected to Ko Samui by a causeway. Thailand Travel Amazing Thailand Thailand Koh Samui - Koh Phangan - Koh Tao Filmed and produced by JGB Productions.tv #TravelThailand #TourEast #GoPro #Thailand A special thanks to... Boutique Yachting Deva Samui Samui Island Tours Tour Samui Temples of Samui Anthong National Park and Central Festival GoPro/Feiyu Tech G4s technology Music Narrated by... JPB - High...
After our time in Koh Phangan we set out to it's more famous neighboring island koh Samui. Ko Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, lies in the Gulf of Thailand off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus. It's known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest, plus luxury resorts and posh spas. ______________________________________________ Thanks for watching our video, if you enjoy this video, please don't forget to "Like" and "Subscribe". Thank you very much! =) Give us some love on other Social Networks! =) For more travel and food article, visit our website: http://www.wanderingwaffleheads.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderingwaf... Follow us on Twitter to be updated: https://twitter.com/w_waffleheads ____________________...
Ko Samui (or Koh Samui, Thai: เกาะสมุย, Thai pronunciation: [kɔ̀ʔ samǔj]), or often simply Samui as it is referred to by locals, is an island off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus in Thailand. It is located close to the mainland town of Surat Thani in Surat Thani Province. Ko Samui is Thailand's second-largest island after Phuket, with an area of 228.7 km2, a population of over 63,000 and an annual tourist population of 1.5 million. For more info please visit at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koh_Samui Koh Samui Resort Thailand | visit Thailand | Thailand Travel guide | Travel to thailand Amazing places to visit in Thailand Breathtaking places in Thailand Most beautiful places in Thailand visit Thailand Thailand Travel guide Travel to thailand koh samui resort 5 star koh samui reso...
We've spent a good long week in Koh Samui Thailand here are some of the highlights of our trip enjoy! Ko Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, lies in the Gulf of Thailand off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus. It's known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest, plus luxury resorts and posh spas. The landmark 12m-tall golden Big Buddha statue at Wat Phra Yai Temple is located on a tiny island connected to Ko Samui by a causeway. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching our video, if you enjoy this video, please don't forget to "Like" and "Subscribe". Thank you very much! =) Give us some love on other Social Networks! =) For more travel and food article, visit ou...
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailnd, the second largest province in southern Thailand, lies 780 kilometers south of Bangkok along the Gulf of Thailand within the lush interior of the Isthmus of Kra. Nakhon Si Thammarat played an important role in the history of Thailand, including its role as an important center of Thai Buddhism perhaps as early as the Srivijaya Period or earlier in the 3rd century C.E. Video brought to you by Travelindex Network and Travel & Tourism Foundation. Travelindex.com is the World's largest Travel Directory. We invite you to submit your tourism, travel or destination site for publication, its free, at http://www.Travelindex.com More travel and tourism information and travel videos at: http://www.ThailandTourist.net http://www.SiamTourism.com http://www.Traveli...
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