Overview
Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been colonized by a European power. It is known for its beautiful nature, delicious mangoes and strict rules about conversations on its monarchy.
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Located just above the equator, Thailand is wedged into the Indochina peninsula with neighbors Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. The country has an arm that extends out to Malaysia.
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Thailand literally translates into two meanings, including "land of the free," since Thai means free, and "land of the Thais," referring to th ethnic group.
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The unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century.
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People in Thailand are known for their hospitality and for being very nice to tourists -- hence the high number of tourists in Thailand. It is often the case that locals will stop people in the streets and strike up conversations.
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