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Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise

Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise

NR2017•1h 0m•7.0/10
Documentary

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7.0/10(4)

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.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 1, 2017

Last Aired

January 15, 2017

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Steve Cole, Lara Bickerton

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Secrets of the South
E1
The Secrets of the South
Air date: 2017-01-01
Southern 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.
The Central Heartland
E2
The Central Heartland
Air date: 2017-01-08
In 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.
The Mysterious North
E3
The Mysterious North
Air date: 2017-01-15
Northern 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.

Cast

Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo

Self - Narrator (voice)

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