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Sawasdee everyone. We, the group of
"Monkey Lover" In Thailand would like to warmly
welcome you to our small
website.
We believe that
many tourists have ever traveled to Thailand but some may not
have Thailand's Information or never known about Thailand. We,
therefore, would like to provide you a brief Information of
Thailand, the country we all love and the Thais are very proud that
they were never colonized by any other
countries.
Our THAILAND
has the full name of "The Kingdom of
Thailand". Since the Thais have the King to be
the Chief of country and Thailand have a very long history and Is
always Independent, our country's name Is so outstanding. Thailand
Is Known previously as "Siam", the country changed Its official name
In 1949 to "Thailand" meaning "Land of the Free" However, the
tourist worldwide named Thailand to be "Land of Smile" The
word "Thai" means "freedom" In the Thai
language. It Is also the name of the Thai
people.
Currently, Its
capital Is "Bangkok" ('Krung Thep Maha Nakhon' In
Thai) meaning that "City of
Angels". Our capital size Is not so big.
However, If comparing with Singapore, our Bangkok Is bigger than the
whole area of Singapore.
National Flag : During
the 19th century the Thai flag
featured a white elephant, one of the symbols of both the
country itself ( "The Land of the White Elephant") and its
monarchs ("The Kings of the White Elephant"). In the latter part of
the century the flag was plain red with a central white
elephant.
In 1916 horizontal white stripes above and below the
beast were introduced, and in 1917 the animal was omitted
altogether.
Nowadays, the red, white and blue stripes portrayed In the flag
symbolize the nation, Buddhism and the monarchy,
respectively.
Later that year, as a gesture of solidarity with
the Allies in World War I.
The "Coat of
Arm" ('Krut' In Thai) Is the symbol of Thailand and Is
appeared In all government
documents.
Thailand has
been governed with democracy having the King being the chief.
The head of government Is the Prime Minister. He serves four-year
term each In this position and can be re-elected. Thailand Is
plenty of natural resources and food. Presently, Thailand Is
classified as "World's Kitchen" since It Is the biggest country In
the world for food exportation. Further, It Is the
manufacturing base of electronics and car Industry major group of
the World.
Thais have
freedom to choose their religions without conflict. All
religions are harmonized. Around 95% of people hold
Buddhism.
The
total area of Thailand Is 513,115 sq.km. It Is divided Into 76
provinces. Traveling to Thailand Is convenient. Other
than Donmuang Airport where It Is very well known more than 40
years, Suwannapoom Airport Is the new one with the largest area In
Asia. Thai International Airways Is the national airport
having route flying to attractive places worldwide namely
"Airlines Code" or "TG" with the starting
flight name and airplane registration - Thai nation with
"HS".
There Is an open sea connecting countries
worldwide. Thailand has 2 sea ports supporting the modern
vessel transportation. Regarding land transportation, Thailand
has very good road connecting to our neighboring countries: Myanmar
- west and north, Lao P.D.R - north and northeast,
Cambodia-southeast and Malaysia - south. We have service
station (gas station) with full services along the route.
Diesel, Gasoline 91 and 95 are available In service
stations.
People use vehicle with right steering wheel,
drive at left lanes. While driving outside Thailand, the emblem
of Thailand to be affixed at the car Is "T"
letter.
Country code:
Cell phone
network:Citizen Band
(CB):
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66
GSM
900 and 1800 MHz, Sim Card available nationwide
78 MHz and
245 MHz allowed to be used In car (Channel 39 Is standby
channel namely "Charlie Station" (Unit to relieve
casualty)
+7 hours GMT
Baht
1 US$ - can buy 3 cans of
Coke
All leading brands of Credit Cards are widely
accepted
Approximately 28 í C
220 Volt 50
Hertz
Mostly, seller and people In attractive places are
able to speak English |
Army and Country
Protection Thailand Is a
peaceful country and we must always prepare ourselves to protect our
country. Due to the geography, Thailand has the army
consisting the weapons as follows:
 Royal Thai Army : Rifle M – 16 ,
HK.33
Tank Platoon – many types according the nature of
border area to be used such as Stingray ,M - 60 ,M – 48 ,
Scorpion , T – 54
Air base consists of Helicopter, Cobra ,
Chinook ,Black Hawk
Royal Thai Navy
: There are 3 dimension Royal Navy, many types of battle
war ship including "HTMS Chakri Naruebet" Offshore
Patrol Aircraft/Helicopter Carrier, Sea Harier and helicopter
S – 76 on ship. Also, it includes Attack Warbird A
– 7 and lots of airplane. Major air base is located at U
– Tapao where in the past it used to be B –52 Air Base in
Vietnam War.
Royal Thai Air Force
: Thailand has airport in almost every province
nationwide. Air bases are located nationwide as
appropriate. Wing of the Royal Thai Air Force
comprise the major fighting warbirrd , i.e., F – 16 , F – 5 ,
Alfa Jet , L – 39 and supporting wing comprise C – 130,
Super Puma. Recently, there will be the new fighting wing to
increase potential of the Royal Thai Air Force. They are
on the process of selecting the specific type such as F
– 18 , Su – 30 and Gripen .
Royal Thai Police
: Since Thailand has many tourists attractions
scattered nationwide, tourists polices have direct duty to
help and resolve tourists' problems. Also,
officials and survey police cars are available to help
tourists.
Speaking about
the cars In Thailand, the history was noted that - The
First motorcar in Thailand was
imported by Field Marshal Chao Phrya Surasakdi
Montri.
Later, in 1904 , upon his return
from Europe, HRH Prince Rabi
Badhanasakdi bought a German Mercedes –
Daimler car which he presented
to King Chulalongkorn. The very
First car in the royal fleet,
Prince Rabi drove it for the
King who was highly impressed
with its convinience and speed.
His Majesty ordered the prince
to import more cars as gifts
for members of the Royal Family
and high – ranking officials.
Here, King
Chulalongkorn relaxes in his car
with Her Majesty Queen Sukhumala
Marasi, HRH Prince Malini Nobhadara, HRH
Prince Urubongse Rajasombhoj and HRH
Prince Nibha
Nobhadol.
In
1908 King Chulalongkorn organized a
special party, during with those who
owned motorcars, inciuding members of
the Royal Family and the Thai
nobility, official, ambassadors, foreigners and
merchants, were invited to drive their
cars in a motorcade to Dusit
Palace and go for drive together
along various roads before returning
once again to Dusit Palace. Large
crowds of people lined both
sides of the road to watch
the motorcars parading by.
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