Some facts about Thailand

An English mistake is the 'Maekhong River'. Known in every English book about Thailand - as the 'Maekhong River', it ought to be called the Khong River instead. 'Mae' already means 'river' so there is no need to repeat one-self.

In 1939 the country changed its name from Siam to Thailand. In 1945 the country changed its name from Thailand back to Siam. In 1949 the country changed its name again from Siam to Thailand. It is the only country in the world to change its name 3 times in 10 years.

In Koh Samui the palm tree is a measure of how high a new construction can be built on the island.

Koh Samui produces about 3 million coconuts each month and is said to have the worlds most varieties of coconut palms. There is a saying in Thailand that you don't have to worry about falling coconuts because coconuts have eyes.

The only country in South East Asia that did not get colonised is Thailand.

Barbers are usually closed on Wednesday because Thais think it will bring bad luck to cut their hair that day of the week.

The official year in Thailand starts from 543 BC. 2005 is official the year 2548.

Every man in Thailand is expected to be a monk for a shorter time in his life. Traditionally it was usaually 3 months but today the time is sometimes reduced to one week or two.

Bangkok is the World's Longest Place Name. In Thai it is called "Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit" 163 letters alltogether!

"The Beach“starring Leonardo di Caprio was filmed on Phi Phi Island.

Never touch a Thai on the head, even a child. This is where the soul resides and is considered sacred.

Thailand is bigger than the United Kingdom, Iceland, Belgium and Austria combined.

Thai boxing is the national sport in Thailand.