» Government of Thailand : Constitutional Monarchy
» Thailand Nationality : Thai
» Capital city of Thailand : Bangkok
» Ethnic groups of Thailand : 75% Thai, 11% Chinese,
3.5% Malay; also Mon, Khmer, Phuan and Karen minorities » Location of Thailand : Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma
» Continent : Asia
» Currency of Thailand : Baht (THB); 1 THB = 1.0541 Indian Rupee = 0.02420 US $ = 0.02011 Euro( subject to change)
» Population of Thailand : 62 million
» Languages : Thai, English
» Religion : 95% Buddhism, 4% Muslim
» Area : 517,000 sq km
» Thailand is Famous for : Beaches, Thai Cuisine is famous all over the world, rubber plantations
» Major cities of Thailand : Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket
» Clothing : Light cotton clothing, use a good sun screen.
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Major events of Thailand : New Year/Songkran (mid-April); Rocket Festival
(May );The Vegetarian Festival in Phuket and Trang (from late September to early
October), The Elephant Roundup in Surin (November), Loi Krathong Festival (usually
in November) » Things to Buy in Thailand : Thai silk and cottons, modern and traditional jewellery featuring precious gemstones, semi-precious gemstones, silverware, nielloware, pewterware, ceramics, celadon, woodcarvings, paintings, and clothing.
» Things to do in Thailand : Eating is one thing which you should not miss here, Shopping, sightseeing, enjoying the beaches are other things to do here.
» Cuisine of Thailand : The Thai cuisine is pungent and spicy, containing heaps of garlic and chillies and a characteristic mix of lime juice, lemon grass and fresh coriander. Galanga root, basil, ground peanuts, tamarind juice, ginger and coconut milk are other common additions. Fish sauce rice hot and sour fish ragout, green and red curries, various soups and noodle dishes. Snacks and appetisers include fried peanuts, chicken, chopped ginger, peppers and slices of lime.
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