Fun Facts About Thailand: Fascinating Highlights You Should Know

There’s just something about Thailand, don’t you think? Makes this country an enthralling destination for many visitors. Perhaps we could discover it in this list of fun facts about Thailand.

Thai Fun Facts on History and Geography

Land of the Free 

Before 1939, and again between 1946 and 1948, Thailand was called Siam. The final switch to “Thailand” came in 1949. “Thai” means “free.”

Thai Politics and Economy

Thai people respect their monarchy, and sarcasm or humor regarding the king of Thailand is neither appreciated nor allowed.

Constitutional Monarchy 

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Thai Culture

No Handshake

Thais greet with a ‘wai’—hands together, lifted towards the face—and a bow. The higher you lift your hands, the more polite it is, especially when greeting someone older.

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Primarily use chopsticks for Chinese meals. Regular Thai food requires forks and spoons. Spoons double up as cutting tools, and the forks are kept on standby whenever needed. 

Chopstick Use

Thai Cuisine

Religion

Buddhism

One of the world's largest religions and originated 2,500 years ago.  Around 95% of Thai people follow Buddhism, with a significant Muslim minority.

Flora and Fauna

Khao Sok National Park is home to Rafflesia. These tropical plants hold the distinction of being the world’s largest flower

World’s Largest (and Smelliest) Flower

Blue Rings

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