1- Until 1939, Thailand was called Siam; the kingdom of Siam with an absolutist monarchy.
Now they have a constitutional monarchy and it is starting to be call Prathet Thai , which means ("Earth of the Thai"), official name of the country since 1949.
2- Thailand is the only country in Southern Asia that has not been colonized ,and all Thais are very proud of it , and therefore of its monarchy.
3- It is not tolerated the lack of respect for the royal family or its image, It is punished from 3 to 15 years in prison.
4- The anthem of Thailand is played in the parks every afternoon at 6 pm, and everyone stays static until it ends.
5- During World War II and after the Japanese attack, Thailand declared war to Britain and the US.
6- The real name of the city is not Bangkok, in Thai it means something like the city of angels.
7- Foreigners are call Farang.
8- Thais are very modest and value respect.It is not considered appropiate to express affection in public. Beware of touching people's beads, it is a condemnable gesture in Asia . It is the sacred part of the body ,while the foot the most dirty and despicable .When you visit temples,women should not wear sleeveless blouses or dresses, and skirts above the knee. Men should wear long or short pants below the knee . And if you enter a Thai house , you should take off your shoes and leave them at the floor.
9- You will not see any Thai woman at the beach getting suntanned ,they like white skin .
10- They are rice and spicy lovers. If you don't like this, don't forget to ask your dish "not spicy" or " not hot"
Now they have a constitutional monarchy and it is starting to be call Prathet Thai , which means ("Earth of the Thai"), official name of the country since 1949.
2- Thailand is the only country in Southern Asia that has not been colonized ,and all Thais are very proud of it , and therefore of its monarchy.
3- It is not tolerated the lack of respect for the royal family or its image, It is punished from 3 to 15 years in prison.
4- The anthem of Thailand is played in the parks every afternoon at 6 pm, and everyone stays static until it ends.
5- During World War II and after the Japanese attack, Thailand declared war to Britain and the US.
6- The real name of the city is not Bangkok, in Thai it means something like the city of angels.
7- Foreigners are call Farang.
8- Thais are very modest and value respect.It is not considered appropiate to express affection in public. Beware of touching people's beads, it is a condemnable gesture in Asia . It is the sacred part of the body ,while the foot the most dirty and despicable .When you visit temples,women should not wear sleeveless blouses or dresses, and skirts above the knee. Men should wear long or short pants below the knee . And if you enter a Thai house , you should take off your shoes and leave them at the floor.
9- You will not see any Thai woman at the beach getting suntanned ,they like white skin .
10- They are rice and spicy lovers. If you don't like this, don't forget to ask your dish "not spicy" or " not hot"
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