Fun Facts About Thailand

Thailand is known as the "Land of the White Elephant." White elephants are considered sacred and have been historically associated with Thai royalty.

Thailand's flag is unique: it's the only flag in the world that has not been changed in the last 100 years, and it's also the only nation's flag with horizontal stripes that are not all the same height.

Thailand is often referred to as the "Land of Smiles" due to the friendly and welcoming nature of its people. Smiling is an integral part of Thai culture and social interactions.

Bangkok has been named the world's best street food city multiple times. From Pad Thai to Mango Sticky Rice, the variety and quality of street food in Thailand is unparalleled.

Thailand once had its own unique way of telling time, dividing the day into four quarters, each measured by the crowing of a rooster. This system was used until 1901.

In the province of Lopburi, there's an annual Monkey Buffet Festival where over 2,000 kg of fruits and vegetables are offered to the local monkey population.

Bangkok is home to the world's first and only underwater traffic light, located in the Chao Phraya River to control boat traffic.

In Thai culture, it's believed that if you're born on a Wednesday, you were born in the middle of the week, so you're a "one-day shark" - strong and intelligent.

Bangkok is home to one of the largest snake farms in the world, the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, where visitors can watch snake-handling shows and venom extractions.

The national flower of Thailand is the Ratchaphruek (Cassia fistula), also known as the Golden Shower Tree. It symbolizes Thai royalty and blooms bright yellow.