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About The People
Did You Know...... The lotus is a Buddhist symbol of goodness, purity and intelligence. It grows in swamps with its roo »» More
Fashion... While Western clothing is common in most areas, especially Bangkok, traditional clothing is also oft »» More
Socializing... Thailand means “Land of the Free” and the Thais are proud of the fact that their country »» More
Family... Thai families are close, and several generations may live in the same household. The oldest male is »» More
Sports & Recreation... A favorite pastime in Thailand is takraw, a game in which players keep a rattan ball in the air, »» More
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Thailand History
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Stone Wheel of Law, Dvaravati Period (sixth-ninth centuries
AD), found at Phra Pathom Chedi, Nakhon Pathom Province.
LITTLE IS KNOWN of the earliest inhabitants of what is now
Thailand, but 5,000-year-old archaeological sites in the
northeastern part of the country are believed to contain the
oldest evidence of rice cultivation and bronze casting in Asia
and perhaps in the world. In early historical times, a succession
of tribal groups controlled what is now Thailand. The Mon and
Khmer peoples established powerful kingdoms that included large
areas of the country. They absorbed from contact with »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Bangkok »» History of Bangkok
Population: 65,905,410
GDP: $553,400,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 514,000 (sq km) 198,455 (sq mi)
Currency: baht
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