Facts about Thailand

 
 

  • The total area of Thailand is 513,115 sq km (198,115 sq mi).
  • Bangkok is the capital and largest city.
  • The official name for the city of Bangkok Thailand is 'Krung thep mahanakhon bovorn ratanakosin mahintharayutthaya mahadilok pop noparatratchathani burirom udomratchanivetma hasathan amornpiman avatarnsa thit sakkathattiyavisnukarmprasit.' or just 'Krung thep' for short meaning City of Angels.
  • Patting a child on the head is a grave offense in Thailand because people believe that is where the sole resides.