Thailand certainly the destination that interests you, seduce, seduces, fascinates ....! This is the place you visit, and may yet still. And 'the destination you are dreaming. Of course, you can find many interesting things in Thailand, but here are 10 interesting facts about Thailand.
It is often called the "Land of Smiles" for the perceived friendliness of its people. The land is really populated by smiling, friendly and welcoming people. The Thai people are really nice, polite, sweet people talking, friendly and hospitable.
Siam is the former name of Thailand. It 'was the official name of the country by the year 1949 when it changed its official announcement in Thailand. "Thai" in Thai means "freedom". This means, therefore, Thailand "the land of freedom" or "land of the free."
Mon ruled what is now known as Thailand. The area was also held by Rossi. The Mon Empire was a great Buddhist emperor and the empire had business relations with the Indians for centuries.
Thailand has much of its original culture, because it is the only country in Southeast Asia never colonized. Thai culture is linked to the Cambodian culture and religion of the Thais in the 13 th century, it was assumed, after the overthrow of the Khmer kingdom.
King Rama I, founder of the Chakri Dynasty, established in Bangkok as the capital in 1782. Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand's current king, is also a rule Chakri dynasty. It 'also known as Rama IX. He is the oldest 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, especially Catholics. Sikhs and Hindus are small but influential. The nation also has a small Jewish community.
Thailand is also known as the "land of white elephants." White elephants were highly appreciated and valued by the Thai monarch. The elephants are still highly revered in Thailand. They are considered a symbol of peace and prosperity.
Thais do not like to touch on the head. They believe that the soul is sacred, is located in the head. So, never touch a Thai on the head, even a Thai child.
Thailand is the surface 49, with its total area of 514,000 km ² (198,000 miles square). And 'comparable to the size of France, and is slightly larger than the State of California in the United States.
Thailand has 5 UNESCO world heritage site, the archaeological site of Ban Chiang near Udon Thani includes Dong Phayayen - Khao Yai, the historic city of Ayutthaya and Associated Historic, old town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns - including Kampanga Phet and Si Thung Yai-Huai Satchanalai and Kha Khaeng natural areas.
Author writes for Holiday Velvet, a website that contains a list of hotels, villas, holiday homes in Thailand and holiday homes worldwide
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