A forceful nationalist and moderniser, he changed the country's name to Thailand. The change was part of Phibun's determination to bring his people into the modern world and at the same time to emphasise their unique identity. It was an anti-Chinese move with the slogan 'Thailand for the Thai'.
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Railay, also known as Rai Leh, is a small peninsula between the city of Krabi and Ao Nang in Thailan ...
1 year agoThe Phi Phi Islands are an island group in Thailand between the large island of Phuket and the Strai ...
1 year agoLocated in the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace is in fact a complex of buildings and has been the ...
1 year agoPai primarily thrives on tourism. Mostly a hippie destination, it is filled with hot springs. Known ...
1 year agoKhao Yai National Park Khao Yai National Park covers more than 2,000 square kilometers of forest ...
1 year agoSukhothai Old City Sukhothai was the political and administrative capital of the first Kingdom of ...
1 year agoHistoric City of Ayutthaya Ayutthaya is a city in Thailand, about 80 kilometers north of Bangkok. ...
1 year agoSilver Beach on Koh Samui Koh Samui island is the country's second-largest island and home to som ...
1 year agoWat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. The temple ...
1 year agoFloating markets Thailand's floating markets offer a unique way to do some shopping and eating wh ...
1 year agoThailand is considered the land of white elephants because there are many white elephants in Thail ...
1 year ago Can you cross border at Golden Triangle?From Mae Sai it is possible to cross the border through the bridge that leads to the Burmese town ...
1 year ago Why Thailand Pattaya is famous?Located on Thailand's eastern Gulf coast, Pattaya is known as the “Hawaii of the East” for its abu ...
1 year ago Do Thai people respect elephants?The elephant, as a national treasure of Thailand, is a sacred symbol of the Thai people. Elephants ...
1 year ago Are elephants sacred in Thailand?Since Thailand is a majority Buddhist country, elephants are portrayed as sacred animals from their ...
1 year ago What is elephant called in Thai?Elephants have played an important part in Thailand's history and today the Thai elephant (“chang” i ...
1 year ago How long does the Golden Triangle take?Perhaps the most popular route in India, you'll visit the three famous sites of India's northwest— ...
1 year ago Why is Pattaya called Sin city?This nightlife hub is famous for its sex industry which is growing day by day and is the reason why ...
1 year ago Is it OK to ride elephants in Thailand?Yes, it is legal to ride elephants in Thailand and elephant riding is actually a big part of the t ...
1 year ago Do elephants roam free in Thailand?Elephant Nature Park is located near the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai and is home to more than 3 ...
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