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Thailand flag : Red = Land, White = Religion, Blue = Monarchy

Location : bordered by gulf of Thailand, Cambodia + Laos to east,


Malaysia south & Myanmar.
Capital : Bangkok (it is the only cosmopolitan city there)
Currency : Thai Baht (also known as THB) composed of 100
satangs and is issued by the Central Bank of Thailand
Official Language : Siamese (Thai)
Religion : majority is Buddhism
Etymology : was formerly known as the exonym Siam prior to
1949. Thai means “free man” in its language.
History : Tai ethnic group migrated into the mainland over a
period of centuries. “Siam” may have been from Pali
(suvannabhumi / “Land of Gold”) or Sanskrit (syama / “dark”) to
the Thai, the name has mostly been Mueng Thai.
Geography : Thailand is in the middle of SEA, it is the 50th largest
country. Its position influenced many aspects of its culture &
society.
Climate : it is mainly a “tropical wet and dry or savannah climate”
Economy : known for its beaches and royal palaces, ancient
ruins, & temples.
Culture : influences by Indian, Chinese, Burmese, Khmer, etc.
Tourist Attractions :
1. The Royal Grand Palace / 2. Wat Arun
3. Railay Beach / 4. Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho)
5. Ko Lipe

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