1. There are more than 100 state-owned radio stations in all of Thailand.
2. It is illegal to step on Thailand’s currency or even tear it.
3. Your not allowed to go out in public without wearing underwear, if you don’t you will get arrested.
4. Thailand has its own brand of patented cats — Siamese cats — which are native to this island nation. And it’s good luck to give one to a bride as a wedding gift!
5. Thailand is one of the two places on earth where people actually play elephant polo.
6. Thailand is home to the largest shark in the world, the whale shark.
7. In Northern Thailand, tough cuts of beef are marinated, grilled and then beaten until they are forced to become the delicious dish called Jîn dúp.
8. Thailand is the world’s largest exporter of orchids.
9. The king of tropical fruits, Durian, is native to Thailand but banned in most hotels for its pungent smell.
10. “Siamese Twins,” a term for conjoined twins, was coined for Eng and Chang Bunker, two residents of Thailand.
11. Thailand is heavily influenced by both India and China. They took their religious ideas from India and combined the traditional values of the Chinese to create their unique identity.
12. Bangkok is the world’s most visited city.
13. Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand which is literally Thai boxing that is a combat sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques.
14. Thailand is the prostitution capital of the world and is notoriously famous for its red-light districts. (One of the main reasons I wanted to join WR, was to help the women that was susceptible to prostitution)
15. Thailand has the second highest rate of deforestation in Asia.
16. In the Thai language, the name of the country is Prathet Thai which means “land of the free.”
17. The smallest animal in the world, the Bumblebee bat is known to be a native in Thailand.
18. Thailand has over 1,400 islands within its territory. Phuket is the largest Island in the country.
19. Thailand has the largest golden statue of Buddha. That is officially titled Phra Phuttha Maha Suwana Patimakon. It weighs 5.5 tons. (I am only putting the religion facts in this because it is the countries culture and thought it would be cool to get to know the culture. )
20. Mahanakhon is a luxury mixed-use skyscraper located in Bangkok. It is the tallest building in Thailand. It is 314 meters high (1,031 ft), with 77 floors.
21. Thailand’s Capital, Bangkok was once called the Venice of the East. Because its original buildings stood on stilts above the Chao Phraya River. However, as Bangkok grew larger, most canals were filled and paved.
22. The Garuda, a half man and half eagle from the Indian epic Ramayana, is the national and official symbol of Thailand.
23. Thailand has a college just for monkeys. It’s called Thani Monkey College, it is a training center of Monkey and here monkeys learn all sorts of street-preforming tricks, such as how to collect coconuts.
24. If you want to visit Thailands temples you’re required to wear modest clothing, meaning no shorts or sleeveless shirts.
25. Rice is not only a food grain but also sacred. It’s unholy to leave any rice on the plate. Even stepping on rice is a sin.
26. It is forbidden to touch a local on the head – it’s best to lower your head — even to a child — in Thailand!. Thais believe that head is the most revered part of the body so it should not be touched.
27. It is believed that the colors chosen for their flag (red, white, and blue) were chosen to show solidarity with Great Britain and France, which Siam (Thailand’s old name) was allied with during World War I.
28. Thailand Has Been A Shooting Location For Many Hollywood Films.
29. The Thai new year is called Songkran, and for three days the entire country undertakes a giant water fight
30. There are more than 1430 islands in Thailand!
Hope y’all enjoyed Thailand’s facts!!!
