Where does the word 'Thai' come from?

The word Thai (ไทย) comes from the ethnic group in the center of Thailand. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. It has a King as a head of state, who is Vajiralongkorn at the moment. Most people here (95 percent) follow the philosophy called Buddhism. Smaller number of people (4.4%), mostly to the south, follow Islam.

Where can I find information about Thailand?

Mfa.go.th – Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand Internet information – National Electronics and Computer Technology Center Ministry of Culture (archived 28 April 2015) General information Thailand. The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. Thailand entry in Library of Congress Country Studies. 1987

Is Thailand a tropical country?

Being a tropical country, Thailand has its fair share of exotic tropical diseases. Malaria is generally not a problem in any of the major tourist destinations, but is endemic in rural areas along the borders with Cambodia (including Ko Chang in Trat Province), Laos, and Myanmar.

Where can I find real Thai prices?

If you want to have an idea what the real Thai prices are, consider visiting malls like Big C, Tesco, or Carrefour where locals and expats routinely shop. Those are available in major cities (in Bangkok, there are dozens of them) and on larger islands such as Phuket or Ko Samui.

Is Thailand a unitary state?

Thailand is a unitary state; the administrative services of the executive branch are divided into three levels by National Government Organisation Act, BE 2534 (1991): central, provincial and local. Thailand is composed of 76 provinces (จังหวัด, changwat), 160 which are first-level administrative divisions.

Is Thailand a monarchy?

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. It has a King as a head of state, who is Vajiralongkorn at the moment. Most people here (95 percent) follow the philosophy called Buddhism. Smaller number of people (4.4%), mostly to the south, follow Islam. Other religions in Thailand are Christianity, Hinduism, and Sikhism.