Top 10 Facts About Thailand

Thailand has never been colonized by any European country, and this is the reason that the country is the only one in Southeast Asia to keep its rich cultural heritage and traditions untouched. Thailand has over 35,000 temples, which are called Wats, and each of these temples is unique and beautiful in its way. The Bangkok airport is the busiest airport in the world as measured by international passenger traffic. Thailand has a unique, beautiful script called Thai script that is commonly used to write Thai, and it is one of the few scripts in the world that is written from left to right. Thailand is home to the smallest mammal in the world, the bumblebee bat, which is about the size of a bumblebee. Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, is the national sport of Thailand and is enjoyed by both locals and tourists alike. Thailand is considered the world's largest producer and exporter of rice, with around 25% of the world's rice originating from this country. The traditional Thai greeting is called the wai, which is done by placing both hands together in a prayer-like gesture and bowing slightly. Thailand is home to the longest-reigning monarch in the world, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who ruled for 70 years until his death in 2016. The Grand Palace in Bangkok, a complex of royal residences, halls, and temples that date back to 1782, is one of the most visited attractions in Thailand and attracts millions of visitors each year. Transkrip