Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Bangkok |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.
Pathum Thani is located in central Thailand, north of Bangkok Metropolitan Area, about 30 kilometers from the center of Bangkok, and is an important satellite city of the capital city, as well as a center of education and technology. The district is situated in a tributary of the Chao Phraya River and has a tropical monsoon climate with flat topography and hot and humid climate. As the capital of Pathum Thani Province, the district is known as "Thailand's University City" because of its high concentration of universities and colleges, including the Asian University of Science and Technology and Lansdowne University. Economically, in addition to traditional agriculture, the convenient transportation location has attracted a large number of technology parks and manufacturing enterprises, such as Navanakorn Industrial City, an important industrial hub in northern Thailand. In addition, the area is a blend of modern urban and traditional rural culture, with temples and floating markets along the Chao Phraya River still retaining a strong regional identity, attracting tourists and investors.