Incredible Thailand Facts You Didn't Know About

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Known as The Land of A Thousand Smiles, Thailand is one of the most captivating countries in Southeast Asia. Whether you’re in it to explore the rural, city, and coastal landscapes, or you want to try authentic Thai cuisine, Thailand is a place you cannot miss visiting at least once. Watch on to find out in our Thailand facts video!

0:39 Thailand is the 50th largest country in the world.
0:58 Thailand shares boundaries with 4 countries.
1:10 Thailand is divided into 3 main regions.
1:20 Northern Thailand thrives on agriculture.
1:39 Southern Thailand relies more on fishing.
1:55 Central Thailand has the biggest population.
2:16 Bangkok’s Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the biggest marketplaces in Asia.
2:38 Bangkok holds the world record for the longest name for a place.
2:56 Bangkok is the world’s most visited city.
3:13 Most Thai breakfast foods are rice-based.
3:35 Thai dishes heavily feature rice.
3:50 Thailand ranks 2nd in the world’s biggest rice exporters.
4:08 You can eat scorpion at Khao San Road.
4:21 Thailand has Muay Thai as its national sport.
4:37 Thailand used to be known as Siam.
4:57 Thai beer almost costs as much as water.
5:13 Red Bull was inspired by a Thai energy drink.
5:32 Around 95% of the country’s population practices Buddhism.
5:49 Thailand is home to nearly 35,000 temples nationwide.
6:06 A 3-wheeled, open-air vehicle called Tuk Tuk serves as the country’s traditional mode of transportation.
6:21 The wai is the traditional Thai greeting.
6:50 The traditional Thai greeting has female and male variations.
7:04 Thailand frowns upon tattoos below the waist.
7:20 In Thailand, it’s respectful to leave leftovers.
7:41 Thai dishes only serve bite-sized pieces of meat.
7:58 When entering a Thai household, you should never step on the threshold.
8:12 Thai buildings often have spirit or ‘phi’ houses outside.
8:26 Traditional Thai households also look down on sitting
8:44 The Thai law has some strange provisions.
9:00 The infamous term ‘Siamese twins’ originated from Thailand.

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