Interesting Facts about Thailand

Here are some interesting facts about Thailand which you might not ever know.

1. The Thai greeting "sawatdee" appeared in use during the Second World War. Prior to this, Thais greet each other with the question, "Have you eaten?".

2. According to the World Meteorological Organization, Bangkok is the capital of the hottest in the world.

3. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a passionate collector of classic cars and has the largest private collection of classic cars in Thailand.

4. His Majesty the King of Thailand Phumibol Adulyadej met once with Elvis Presley and Walt Disney.

5. Also, his Majesty is a renowned jazz saxophonist, and played with many of the greatest jazz musicians in the world.

6. His Majesty the King of Thailand - an Olympic yachtsman.

7. Orchid flower export the best of Thailand. Orchids Exports estimated at U.S. $ 250 million a year.

8. Prostitution in Thailand is officially banned, (maybe except the Walking Street)

9. Gorgeous Similan Islands in southern Thailand got its name from the Malay language. Results in the archipelago of nine islands, the Malay language "Similan" means the number 9

10. In Thailand, Father's Day and Mother's Day celebrated birthdays of Their Majesties the King and Queen.