Thailand
Capital
Bangkok
Population
~70.0 million
Currency
Thai Baht (THB)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Thai
- Religion
- Predominantly Theravada Buddhism
- Climate
- Tropical monsoon; hot and humid, distinct wet and dry seasons
Culture & History
Known for: ornate Buddhist temples, stunning beaches and islands, vibrant street food culture, and being the 'Land of Smiles'
Also famous for: Constitutional monarchy, Muay Thai (kickboxing), floating markets, tourism industry, never being formally colonized by Europeans
Food: Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong, Green Curry
Brief History
Sukhothai and Ayutthaya kingdoms, Kingdom of Siam, modernization under King Chulalongkorn, periods of military rule interspersed with democracy