Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise
Go beyond Thailand's beaches to discover a sacred kingdom of awe-inspiring beauty. This series takes in the towering limestone cliffs, the paddy fields, the hidden temples and the teeming city of Bangkok, before visiting the forests of the north where ancient tribes practice time-honoured traditions and tigers still stalk the forests. Thailand: Earth’s Tropical Paradise reveals a land that is worlds away from the familiar tourist trails.
Cast: Sophie Okonedo
Miniseries
3 episodes
1. The Secrets of the SouthSouthern Thailand is the Thailand we think we all know. It is a place of both spectacular natural beauty and of wild parties, but behind this well-known image is also a place of unexpected surprise, where spirituality pervades every bit of life. For the animals that live here, this is natural wonderland.NRCC1 h 0 minJan 1, 2017
2. The Central HeartlandIn central Thailand's forests, fertile plains and even city streets, nature finds a way of living alongside people. Spirituality can be found in human and animal relationships, both likely and unlikely. This bustling region is known as the nation's rice bowl - but even here, there are magical places to be found.NRCC1 h 0 minJan 8, 2017
3. The Mysterious NorthNorthern Thailand is dominated by mountains and cloaked in forest. It hides ancient creatures and surprising partnerships. To survive here, both the wildlife and people rely on maintaining the natural harmony of the mysterious north.NRCC1 h 0 minJan 15, 2017
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Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise
Go beyond Thailand's beaches to discover a sacred kingdom of awe-inspiring beauty. This series takes in the towering limestone cliffs, the paddy fields, the hidden temples and the teeming city of Bangkok, before visiting the forests of the north where ancient tribes practice time-honoured traditions and tigers still stalk the forests. Thailand: Earth’s Tropical Paradise reveals a land that is worlds away from the familiar tourist trails.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Steve Cole, James Hemming
- Created by
- Steve Cole, Lara Bickerton
- Cast
- Sophie Okonedo
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
NRCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English, Danish, Hungarian, German, Swedish
Where to watch
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