Thailand meaning "land of the free"
The kingdom of Thailand is situated in the heart of the Southeast Asian mainland, covering an area
of 513,115 sq.km. making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. Bangkok
(Krung Thep, meaning " city of angels") is the capital.
Thailand's national flag raises very morning in every town and village. It is composed of five
horizontal bands of red, white, and blue. Red represents nation. White evokes religion. Blue
symbolizes the monarchy
The population in Thailand is approximately 62 million, of which around 6 million live in the capital
city, Bangkok. The national and official language is Thai while English is widely spoken and
understood in major cities, particularly in Bangkok and in business circles such as hotels, shops
and restaurants in major tourist destinations. Thai-English road and street signs are found
nationwide.
Currency: The Baht is the standard currency unit.
1 Baht = 100 satangs
Bank Notes : 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 baht
valid for up to 90 days.
Coins : 1, 5, and 10 baht
Relate Links :
http://www.tourismthailand.org/
http://www.mfa.go.th/
Hello, Hi, Good day
Hello (Men or boys said politely)
Hello (Girls or Women said politely)
Good night
Thank you
Thank you very much
The food tested so good/ delicious or it’s wonderful
Spring Rolls
Fish cake
Grilled shrimp
Salad
Stir fried
Boiled
Bake
Grilled
Hot and Sour Soup
Noodle
Noodle - Small and round
Noodle - Thin Cut
Egg Noodle
Fried Rice
Steamed Rice
Rice Soup
Rice Noodle Soup
Fried Egg
Boiled Egg
Red Curry
Green Curry
Pad Thai Noodle
Pan Fried Noodle topping with neat and vegetables
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Shrimp
Crab
Mussel
Fish
Squid
Sugar
Fish Sauce
Salt
Vinegar
Oyster Sauce
Thin Soy Sauce
Thick Soy Sauce
Shrimp Paste
Yellow Onion
Green Onion
Red chili/Red bell
Galanga
Lemon Grass
Leave
Mint leave
Sweet Basil Leave
Hot Basil leave
Cilantro (coriander leave)