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The Kingdom of Thailand (IPAEng: ˈtaɪlænd, Ratcha Anajak Thai, IPA2: râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑk-tʰɑj)

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The Kingdom of Thailand (IPAEng: ˈtaɪlænd, Ratcha Anajak Thai, IPA2: râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑk-tʰɑj)

The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It is also the country's centre of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Bangkok is known in Thai as "Krung Thep Mahanakorn," or, more colloquially, "Krung Thep."

Thailand is considered to be the world's 50th largest country in terms of total area, with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km² (198,000 sq mi), and the world's 20th largest country in terms of population with approximately 63 million people. The population consists 80% of Thais, 10% of Chinese, and 3% of Malay. The rest are minorities such as Mons, Khmers, and various hill tribes. The country's official spoken and written language is Thai.

Thailand is one of the most strongly Buddhist countries in the world. The national religion is Theravada Buddhism which is practiced by more than 95% of all Thais (2002). The cultures and traditions in Thailand are significantly influenced by those of India, China, Cambodia, as well as various countries in Southeast Asia. As a result, seniority plays an important role in the country's cultures. Respect for the elders is essential to Thai's spiritual practices as well as daily lifestyles. Thais are also well-known for their friendliness and hospitality, leading to the country's so called reputation as the "Land of Smiles."

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX, the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, as the present king. The King has reigned for more than half a century, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch. His Majesty the King is recognised as the Head of State, the Head of the Armed Forces, the Upholder of the Buddhist religion, and the Upholder of all religions. Due to the government of the Monarch, Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia that has never been colonized or taken over by a European power.

Etymology

The country's official name was Siam ( ; IPA2: saˈjaːm, RTGS: Sayam) until 23 June 1939,Thailand (Siam) History, CSMngt-Thai. when it was changed to Thailand; it was renamed Siam between 1945 and 11 May 1949, after which the name Thailand was once again adopted. Also spelled Siem, Syâm or Syâma, it has been identified with the Sanskrit Śyâma, dark or brown. But the names Shan and A-hom seem to be variants of the same word and Śyâma is possibly not its origin but a learned and artificial distortion.

The word Thai (ไทย) is not, as commonly believed, derived from the word Tai (ไท) meaning "free" in the Thai language; it is, however, the name of an ethnic group from the central plains (the Thai people).Fact: date=November 2007 A famous Thai scholar argued that Tai (ไท) simply means "people" or "human being" since his investigation shows that in some rural areas the word "Tai" was used instead of the usual Thai word "khon" (คน) for people. However that may be, the locals seem to have also accepted the alternative meaning and will verbally state that it means "Land of the free."Fact: date=April 2008

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08-10-2008: Proton sees Persona as its top seller in Thailand

The Edge DailyBANGKOK: Proton Holdings Bhd yesterday launched the Persona sedan in Thailand — its fourth model in the country after the Gen.2, Savvy and Neo.http://www.theedgedaily.com/cms/content.jsp?id=com.tms.cms.a...

Thailand is a "resilient society"; assures premier

The SunBangkok (Oct 8, 2008) : "Thailand is a resilient society," Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat assured the Bangkok diplomatic corps Wednesday in the wake of a bloodbath that claimed two lives and injured 437 and forced the premier to make a helicopter getaway.http://www.sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=26387

Thailand political crisis worsens

Channel 4Thailand has suffered its worst political violence in more than 16 years as police battled protesters who besieged the parliament in their struggle to change the country's system of democracy.http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/thailand+politic...

China To Build Section Of China-Laos-Thailand Railway

BernamaHANOI, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- China will invest 20.4 billion Chinese yuan (about US$ 3 billion) to build a 600-km railway segment running from its Southwestern province of Yunnan to Thailand's Mohan through Laos.http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=363130

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NewsdayBANGKOK, Thailand (AP) _ A one-time Bangkok mayor and key leader of a monthslong anti-government movement that spearheaded the ouster of a Thai prime minister was arrested Sunday on charges of insurrection, police said. In a continuing crackdown on ... http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/ats-ap-as...

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Thailand Travel Guide and Travel Information - Lonely Planet

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Thailand national football team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Thailand (07/08)

Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations of Thailand.http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2814.htm
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lois_yeh

Is it possible for Thailand worker to come to Canada and work for farming type of jobs?

lois_yehNot sure about Thai. I know of Mexican, Barbados and Jamaican. Check out the links below, they might help!
nerdyfemme

where can i find reliable information on getting dental work done in thailand?

nerdyfemmeThere are some dental clinics owned by Germans. They known to offer quality work. You would need to get your dental job done in Pattaya or Bangkok. I would suggest Pattaya. Largest selection of h...
Cris

What is a reasonable salary range expectation for a foreign/expatriate lawyer in Thailand?

CrisI've worked in HR field recruiting IT people for about 4 years. I have never countered an assignment for expat lawyer before. However, I would believe that a good expat lawyer could something in betwe...
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What Elephant Camps in Thailand sell Pictures painted by the Elephants for the public to buy?

Glassofmilk9Locations: Thailand Ayutthaya, Thailand - Ayutthaya Royal Elephant Kraal and Village 74/1 M.3. Tumbol Suanpik Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya 13000 Thailand http://www.elephantstay.com/ Chiang Mai...
surfermamma

How safe is it to travel to Thailand right now?

surfermammaIt's never safe to get married anywhere. (joking). But what makes you think it's not safe to marry here. I am sure you will hear from many guys here who married Thai women that it is safe as long as...

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