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Interesting Facts about Thailand

• Country : THAILAND 🇹🇭
• Capital: Bangkok
• Continent: Asia
• Currency: Baht
• Official Language: Thai

1. Thailand is the only country that has never been colonised under European power.

2. 95% of devotees among its people are Buddhist.

3. Thailand is 543 years ahead of most countries. According to the Buddhist calendar.

4. There are over 40,000 temples in Thailand(shorts or sleeveless shirts are not allowed while visiting them).

5. The oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, Wat Pho is one of the most famous temples in all of Thailand.

6. Chopsticks are rarely used in Thailand.

7. Thailand is the world’s number one orchid exporter. Around 45% of Thailand’s orchids are exported out of the country.

8. In Thai culture, each day of the week is associated with a particular colour.

9. The bumblebee bat is the smallest mammal in the world and can only be found in a Khwae Noi River.

10. Thai culture considers the head as the most important part of the body. As such, you should never touch someone else’s head, not even a child’s.

11. The Thai elephant (chang Thai) is the national animal of Thailand.

12. In Thailand is tradition for men to become monks at some point before they are 20 years old.

13. Thailand's national dish is fried rice noodles, also known as Pad Thai. (Rice is a staple in Thai cuisine).

14. Most of today’s Bangkok roads used to be floating water markets.

15. Thailand is home to the Cryptotora thamicola, a fish that can walk on land.

16. A 3-wheeled, open-air vehicle called Tuk Tuk is the traditional mode of transport in Bangkok.

17. Bangkok is the longest name of any city in the world. The full ceremonial name of Bangkok is: Krung Thep Maha Nakorn Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayutthaya Mahidol Pop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchawiwet Mahasathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.

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