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Thailand Travel - 10 interesting facts about Thailand


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It is certainly the land of Thais magnetic visitants than any other country in Southeast Asia. Thailand is a country of captivating scenic beauty, beautiful beaches moves, impressive culture, commendable hospitality, fantastic temples, ruins & souvenirs of fabulous ancient kingdoms, gastronomic riches, and beautiful, smiling and hospitable people.

Thailand certainly the destination that you like, fascinated, and enchants, enchantsYou ....! It is the place that makes you visit again and again. It 'a place that you dream. Surely you can find a lot of interesting things in Thailand, but here are 10 interesting facts about Thailand.

E '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 the people who receive. Thais are really gentle, polite, articulate, friendly andhospitable people.

Siam is the old name of Thailand. It 'was the official name of the country until 1949, when he changed in Thailand, with the official announcement. "Thai" in Thai means freedom of language. "So, Thailand means" land of freedom "or" Land of the Free. "

The Mon ruled what is now known as Thailand. The area was also held by Khmer. The Mon Empire was a great Buddhist kingdom, the kingdom had trading relations with the Indians forCentury.

Thailand has most of its original culture, because it is the only country in Southeast Asia that has never been colonized. Thai culture is linked to the Cambodian culture and religion of Thais in 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 sovereign Chakri dynasty. He is also known foras Rama IX. He is the longest-serving monarch in Thai history.

95% of Thais are Buddhists of the Theravada tradition. 4.6% of the population is Muslim. Malays are mainly concentrated on 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 much appreciated andevaluated by the Thai monarch. Elephants are revered in Thailand, is still a lot. They are considered the symbol of peace and prosperity.

Thais do not like someone touching them on the head. They believe that the soul, which is very sacred, is in the head. So, you never touch a Thai on the head, even a Thai child.

Thailand is the 49th country, region wise, with its total area of 514000 km ² (198,000 mi ²). It is comparable to the size of France, andIt is slightly larger than the State of California of the United States.

Thailand has 5 UNESCO World Heritage site, the archaeological site of Ban Chiang 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 the scenario of the campaign include Phet and Si Satchanalai and Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng.

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