Thailand is the most exotic country in Southeast Asia with a long and splendid history and culture. Country name: Kingdom of Thailand (Thailand for short), capital Bangkok. Thailand is also called Siam, and Thais also call Thailand Montai, which means "King of Thailand". National flag: The national flag of Thailand consists of five stripes: red, white, blue, white and red. Red symbolizes the heroic nation and country; White symbolizes pure religion; Blue symbolizes the solemn royal family. National flower: The national flower of Thailand is the water lily. Geographical location and topography The Kingdom of Thailand is a big country in Southeast Asia. It was once called Luo in history. For many years, it has been regarded as the center of immigration, culture and religion in Southeast Asia. The whole country covers an area of 565,438+4,000 square kilometers, which is equivalent to Sichuan Province in China, or similar to the French area. Thailand is located in the middle of Indochina Peninsula, bordering Myanmar in the west, Laos in the northeast, Cambodia in the southeast and Malaysia in the south. The national population is 56 million. The capital Bangkok has a population of about 6 million. Due to historical reasons, Thailand is a multi-ethnic country, including Thais, Mongols, Khmer, Laos, China, Malays, Persians and Indians. Thais account for 40%. Religion 94% of Thais believe in Buddhism, so Buddhism has the greatest influence on Thai people's food, clothing, housing and transportation. Buddhism was introduced into Thailand from India in the 3rd century BC, and later became the state religion. Buddhism has not only influenced the moral standards and spiritual life of Thai people, but also produced unique national and religious arts in Thailand. Just like medieval cathedrals in Europe, temples all over the country are unique and solemn, which makes foreign tourists feel refreshed. ★ Language Thailand has its own language. Etiquettes and customs in Thailand, due to cultural traditions and religious beliefs, some customs and manners are particularly worthy of tourists' attention. Will they cause misunderstanding, unhappiness or disaster? ★ Respect the royal family Thais especially respect and respect the royal family, including members of the royal family such as the king and queen, that is, people who are dissatisfied with society. They can despise laws and social norms, but they can't tolerate violations of the royal family. Stand up when playing Ode to the King in public. ★ Respect the shrine and go to any religious place. Guests must dress neatly, solemnly and behave appropriately. Bare-chested, shorts and other inappropriate clothes are not allowed to enter the shrine. ★ Respect for Buddha StatuThailand is a country with many festivals and activities. Some festivals are cheerful and enthusiastic, some activities are solemn and sacred, some have fixed dates, some are determined by solar terms, but most of them are related to Buddha statues, farming and kings. These festivals are outstanding manifestations of Thai culture. In addition to international festivals such as the birthdays of kings and queens, Buddha and New Year, there are also some festivals and activities with Thai characteristics, such as release festival, water splashing festival, spring ploughing ceremony, vegetarian festival, tourism festival, elephant festival and loi krathong. Transportation It is very convenient for China people to fly to Thailand. At present, there are weekly flights to Bangkok from Beijing, Guangzhou, Kunming and Shantou. You can also fly from Hong Kong to Bangkok, Phuket and Wye Island in Thailand. Shopping and dining in Thailand ★ There are many things worth buying in Thailand, including Thai silk, cotton products, ebony inlays, silverware, bronzes, pottery, tin wax vessels, jade articles, jewels and various handicrafts. International standard sportswear and fitness clothes are relatively cheap. Senior dressers and tailors in Bangkok and other swimming places often provide services 24 hours a day. ★ Thai food Thai food often uses fresh materials, so the colors are bright, and with various spices, it has been extended by three feet in the cooking process. The taste of Thai food is really "explosive", because most of them are spicy, but there are more than ten kinds of spicy food. Those who are not spicy can choose mild spicy dishes, and those who are courageous can declare war on Thai peppers. No matter how spicy it is, it will never affect the original flavor of the dish itself. This is the attraction of Thai food. Thailand tourist attractions ★ Bangkok ★ Old Palace ★ Jade Buddha Temple ★ Water Market ★ Crocodile Lake in the north.