It is certainly the land of the magnetic visitants Thais that attracts more than any other country in Southeast Asia. Thailand is the land of captivating scenic beauty, beautiful beaches, amazing culture, commendable hospitality, fantastic temples, ruins & souvenirs of fabulous ancient kingdoms, gastronomic riches, and beautiful, smiling, and hospitable people.
Thailand certainly the destination you like, charmed, there is the fascinating, captivating you ....! It is the placeVisit the making it again and again. It is a place that you dream about. Surely you can find lots of interesting things in Thailand, but here are 10 interesting facts about Thailand.
It is often referred to as the "Land of Smiles, with the nickname" because of the perceived friendliness of its people. The land is really populated by smiling, inviting, and receiving people. Thais are really gentle, polite, articulate, friendly and hospitable people.
Siam was the oldname of Thailand. It was the official name of the country until 1949, when it was changed to Thailand by official proclamation. 'Thai' in the Thai language means 'freedom'. So, Thailand means "land of freedom" or "land of the free".
The Mon ruled over what is now known as Thailand. The area was also held by Khmer. The Mon Empire was a great Buddhist empire, and the empire had trading relations with Indians for centuries.
Thailand retains much of its original culture, because it is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized. Thai culture is related to the Cambodian culture & religion of Thais in the 13th Century was adopted after the fall of the Khmer kingdom.
King Rama I, founder of the Chakri dynasty founded Bangkok as the capital in 1782. Bhumibol Adulyadej, the current King of Thailand, is also a Chakri Dynasty ruler. He is also known as Rama IX. He is the longest reigning monarch in Thai history.
95% of Thaisare Buddhists of the Theravada tradition. 4.6% of the population are Muslims. Malays are mainly concentrated at the southern tip of Thailand. 0.75% of the population are Christians, mostly Catholics. Sikhs and Hindus are tiny, but influential. The nation also has a small Jewish community.
Thailand is also known as the "land of the white elephant known. White elephants were highly appreciated and valued by the Thai monarch. Elephants are revered in Thailand is still very much. They are a symbol of aPeace and prosperity.
Thais do not like someone touching them on the head. They believe that soul, which is a very sacred, is located in the head. So, you do not ever touch a Thai on the head, not even a Thai child.
Thailand is the 49th Country, region wise, with its total surface area of 514,000 kilometers ² (198,000 sq mi). It is comparable to the size of France, and it is slightly larger than the California State of the United States.
Thailand has 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites, theinclude Ban Chiang Archaeological Site near Udon Thani, Dong Phayayen - Khao Yai Forest Complex, Historic City of Ayutthaya and associated historic towns, Historic Town of Sukhothai and associated historic towns - including scenario campaign Phet and Si Satchanalai and Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng.
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