It's certainly the mesmeric land of Thais that attracts more visitors than any other country in Southeast Asia. Thailand is the country known to seduce the beautiful scenery, stunning beaches, impressing culture, hospitality recommended, fantastic temples, ruins and memories of fabulous ancient kingdoms, riches, and lovely dining, smiling, and welcoming to people.
Thailand certainly the destination that appeals, bewitches him, he delights, he delights ....! It is the place that makes you visit it again and again. It is the vacation destination of which you dream. Surely you can find oodles of interesting things in Thailand, but here are the 10 most interesting facts about Thailand.
It is often dubbed as the "land of smiles," because of the perceived gentleness of its people. The country is really populated smiling, inviting, and welcoming people. Thais are humans really gentle, polite, soft-spoken, friendly, and hospitable.
Thailand was the old name for Thailand. It was the country's official name until 1949, when it was changed to Thailand by official proclamation. "Thai" in Thai language means "freedom". Thus, Thailand means "land of freedom" or "land of the free."
On Monday ruled over what is now known as Thailand. The area was also held by Khmer. The rule of Monday was a great Buddhist empire and the empire had trading relations with the Indians for centuries.
Thailand retains much of its original culture, it is the only Southeast Asian nation that has never been colonized. Thai culture is kin to the Cambodian culture and religion, which was adopted by Thais in the thirteenth century, after the fall of the Khmer kingdom.
King Rama I, founder of the Chakri Dynasty, established as the capital Bangkok in 1782. Bhumibol Adulyadej, the current king of Thailand, is also a ruler of the Chakri Dynasty. He is also known as Rama IX. He is the longest monarch in Thai history portion.
95% of the Thai people are Buddhists of the Theravada tradition. 4.6% of the people are Muslims. The Malays mainly concentrated in the southern tip of Thailand. 0.75% of the people are Christians, mainly Catholics. Sikhs and Hindus are tiny, but influential. The nation also has a small Jewish community.
Thailand is also known as the "land of white elephant." White elephants were highly esteemed and valued by Thai rulers. Elephants are still highly revered in Thailand. Them as the symbol of peace and prosperity.
Thais do not like someone who knocks on the head. They believe that soul, which is considered extremely sacred, resides in his head. So, never touch a Thai on the head, not even Thai boy.
Thailand is the 49th country area wise, with its total land area of 514,000 km ² (198,000 sq mi). It is comparable to the size of France, and is somewhat larger than the state of California of the United States.
Thailand has 5 world heritage sites of UNESCO, including the archaeological site of Ban Chiang near Udon Thani, the Dong Phaya Yen - City complex historical Khao Yai Forest of Ayutthaya and associated historic towns, village Sukhothai Historical and associated historic towns - including Kampang Phet and Si Satchanalai and wildlife sanctuaries Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
