(Bangkok * Pattaya)
Thailand is home to Buddhist temples, exotic wildlife and spectacular islands. It is also known for its fascinating history, unique culture and delectable local food. The tourism industry plays an important role in the Thai economy and contributes an estimated 18.4 percent to the national GDP.
Overview
Thai can refer to the People, Language, Food and Culture.
People
- Thai can refer to a person who was born in, raised in, or currently lives in ThailandÂ
- Thai can also refer to someone whose family is from ThailandÂ
- Synonyms of Thai include Siamese and TaiÂ
Language
- Thai is the official language of ThailandÂ
- It is closely related to LaotianÂ
- Thai incorporates words from other languages, including Sanskrit, Pali, Chinese, Khmer, Portuguese, Austronesian, and EnglishÂ
- Thai writing systems use an alphabet that derives from the southern type of Indic scriptÂ
FoodÂ
- Thai food includes noodle and rice dishes, spicy curries, and desserts
CultureÂ
- Traditional Thai houses are often built from bamboo or wood and elevated on stilts to protect from floods and pests
- Thai houses have steeply gabled roofs to help drain rainwater
- Thai houses are designed to be environmentally suitable with good ventilation
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- Thailand is known for its beaches and islands
- Thailand was known as Siam until 1939