Thailand is an enchanted land full of diversity and a country that is home to a vibrant culture. A trip to Thailand is certainly an experience worth your while and here are few things you should know about Thailand before visiting.
Overview
Formerly known as Siam, Thailand is a country that is located at the centre of the Southeast Asian Indochinese peninsula. The country is composed of 76 provinces and spans over a landmass of 513,120 km2. Having a total population of over 68 million people it ranks as the 21st most populous country in the world.
Languages
Even though many languages are spoken across the country such as Chinese, Lao, Malay and Mon-Khmer the official language of Thailand is ‘Thai”, which originated from the ‘Tai’ family. Thai is the standard spoken language in the country and the language used for governmental and administrative purposes.
Religion and Culture
Majority of the Thais are Buddhists and Buddhism is the official religion of Thailand. Other religions that are spread across the nation include Islam and Christianity. People of Thailand live in perfect harmony and they very much value their customs and traditions.
Things to remember
The country’s main revenue comes from tourism and the industry is booming these days. But despite the efforts of the Thai government in protecting tourists, there have been many reports of theft and scams so you should be always vigilant when you are in Thailand. Major cities like Bangkok, for example, offer many cheap accommodation alternatives but, be mindful that some of them are poorly maintained. Anantara Sathorn Bangkok Hotel is an accommodation option worth considering and the Sathorn Bangkok hotel also features many offers that you can take advantage of during your trip to Bangkok.
