Thailand By Arlee Skelton
Modern humans first settled the area that is now Thailand about 100,000 years ago. They immigrated into Southeast Asia and began inventing new technology, (watercrafts, fishing tools, farming techniques) they began a small settlement that developed the first Kingdoms. Regional rulers divvied up resources and land, but all were displaced when the Thai people immigrated into the area from southern China. Around the 10th century A.D. ethnic Thais invaded the Khmer empire and establishing the Sukhothai Kingdom. The History of Thailand
Their rival the Ayutthaya subjecting the Sukhothai and dominating most of southern and central Thailand. In 1932, the military forces transformed the country into a constitutional monarchy. Formerly called Siam, the country was officially renamed Thailand in 1939 The current monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, came to the throne in Since 1973, power has moved from military to civilian hands repeatedly. The History of Thailand
Size: 513,115 sq km (196,512 sq miles) Population: 64,076,033 Capital: Bangkok Ethnicities: Thai, Chinese, and Malay Languages: Thai, Yawi Religions: Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Hindu Currency: Baht Government: Constitutional Monarchy Head Of State: King Bhumibol Adulyadej Thailand Today
Geographical Location
Thailand's name means “Land of the free.” Thailand is home to the world’s largest gold Buddha, the largest crocodile farm, the largest restaurant, the longest single-span suspension bridge, and the world’s tallest hotel. Thailand is the world’s 51st largest country. Each year, around six million foreign tourists visit Thailand. Thailand has also attracted many expatriates from developed countries. Thailand Interesting Facts
The Ancient City Virtual Tour
The Reclining Buddha Virtual Tour
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo Virtual Tour
Khao San Road Virtual Tour
Chiang Mai Virtual Tour
Flying to Thailand
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