Thailand is known for its stunning beaches, incredible temples, and the amazing city of Bangkok. It has a unique culture and history, one that kids would find incredibly interesting. A festival for monkeys is not possible anywhere else! Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles and the Land of the Free. There are many things to love about Thailand. Here are some fun facts about Thailand that kids will love. Thai locals drive on their left side of roads, just like people in Australia, India, Japan, and South Africa. Thailand is home to over 35,000 Buddhist temples and statues of Buddha. While visitors to temples are welcome, it is essential to dress modestly. This means that you should not wear shorts. The capital of Thailand is Bangkok. It is easy to pronounce. The official name of Bangkok is more complex. It's the longest name of a place ever - “Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit”. Thai street food is delicious! Hungry? Thailand is known for its fabulous street food. You'll find delicious Thai favourites such as grilled non-veg skewers, fried foods, som tam salad, and loads of noodle dishes. You might be more adventurous and try the fried insects or scorpions. Thais regard the head as the most important part of the body. Thais don't touch the heads of children or adults to show respect. To show respect, Thais bow slightly when they meet an older person. On the contrary, feet are a symbol of attachment to the Earth, which can lead to human suffering. Thais tuck their feet underneath their bodies to show their feet. They wouldn't show their soles to anyone, not even a statue. Thais hold a special place for elephants in their hearts. The shape of Thailand is almost like an elephant's head. 100 years ago, Thailand housed more than 100,000 elephants. The number of elephants in Thailand has dropped to just 5,000 today. Today, more than half of these animals are domesticated. The majority of males become Buddhist monks. All boys under the age of 20 have able to spend time as Buddhist monks, even if only for a few days. This is slowly changing, but it is still very common. It is believed that they will become better men. Monkship is also possible for females, although it's less common. Thailand is the largest orchid producer in the entire world. 1,500 species of orchids can be found in Thailand. English has 21 consonants and five vowels. Thai, on the other hand, has forty-four consonants as well as thirty-two vowels. It also has six tones which allow a single word to have multiple meanings. There are many mistakes that can be made in the Thai language. Thais are open-minded and patient with anyone trying to learn their complex language.
