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