10 Interesting facts about Thailand!!

Interesting and fun facts about Thailand you must know !!

1. Did you know the Bangkok real name?

Bangkok real name is :
Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit.

2. There are about 35,000 temples in Thailand.

3. Birthplace of Red Bull

The popular energy drink Redbull was first introduced in Thailand,
Later in 1987, an Austrian entrepreneur named Dietrich Mateschitz modified the ingredients and thus, Red Bull was born.

4. Rice is a staple at all meals, including breakfast and dessert.

5. There are more than 1430 islands in Thailand

6. Every man in Thailand is required to become a monk.

Every man in Thailand is required to become a monk for a period of time in their life before their 20th birthday. The expected time length is about three months to earn merit and good karma.

7. Touching someone’s head, even a child is forbidden in Thai culture. 

8. Bangkok is the hottest city in the world.

9. Do not whistle at night !!

Do not whistle at night!! Locals believe that by Whistling at night, you are calling bad spirits.

10. National flower of Thailand is orchid

The national flower of Thailand is the orchid. There’s a reason why it is one of the world’s largest orchid exporters.