Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Thailand is home to nearly 75 coastal mangrove species, small salt-tolerant trees that
provide an incubator for many coastal fish and animal species. Reforestation programs of
mangrove areas have gained popularity thanks to their protective role during the 2004
Asian tsunami.
Orchids are Thailand's most exquisite native flora. There are over 1100 native species
and they live in a variety of habitats: some are ground dwellers, while others anchor high
up in trees, and still others cling to rocky outcrops.
Bangkok has been sinking at a rate of 10cm per year, and some scientists estimate that the city may face
submersion within 20 years due to rising sea levels.
