Thailand
Former Siam today
Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia.
Formerly known as Siam, it's the only Southeast Asian nation never colonized by European powers.
The name means "land of the free." Bangkok is the capital: We spent two weeks traveling through Thailand.
Thailand's chief city
- Chiang MaiNorthern Thai cultural capital
- PhuketThai island province
- SiamThailand's former name
- KingdomMonarch-ruled nation
Southeast Asia · ASEAN · Mekong · Indochina · Andaman · baht · tuk-tuk · Siamese
Sacred worship structure
- monkCloistered religious devotee
- TheravadaBuddhism of the elders
- meditationFocused attention practice
- BuddhaEnlightened spiritual founder
karma · dharma · ordination · alms · saffron robes · spirit house · amulet · chanting
Thai hot-sour soup
- green curryThai coconut chili dish
- massaman curryThai braised dish with warm spices
- red currySpicy Thai coconut stew
- sticky riceAdhesive cooked grain variety
mango sticky rice · satay · fish sauce · galangal · lemongrass · coconut milk · jasmine rice · street food
Sandy coastal areas
- islandsLand surrounded by water
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
palm trees · jungle · coral reefs · wet season · dry season · mangroves · national parks · wildlife
Self-supported wilderness travel
- resortsLeisure travel destinations
- night marketsOutdoor markets operating after dark
- floating marketsTrade conducted from boats
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
spas · temples · nightlife · island hopping · elephant sanctuary · cooking class · longboat · hospitality
Fine woven insect fiber
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
- craftsHandmade artistic works
- classical danceCodified traditional movement art
- folkloreInherited cultural narratives
mythology · puppet theatre · respect for elders · hospitality
Male crowned ruler
- royal familyReigning monarch's relatives
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- lèse-majestéCrime of insulting royalty
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
reign · reverence · portraits · royal ceremonies · crown · regalia · succession
Bangkok
Thailand's chief city
- Chiang MaiNorthern Thai cultural capital
- PhuketThai island province
- SiamThailand's former name
Kingdom · Southeast Asia · ASEAN · Mekong · Indochina · Andaman · baht · tuk-tuk · Siamese · provinces
temple
Sacred worship structure
- monkCloistered religious devotee
- TheravadaBuddhism of the elders
- meditationFocused attention practice
Buddha · karma · dharma · ordination · alms · saffron robes · spirit house · amulet · chanting · merit-making
tom yum
Thai hot-sour soup
- green curryThai coconut chili dish
- massaman curryThai braised dish with warm spices
- red currySpicy Thai coconut stew
sticky rice · mango sticky rice · satay · fish sauce · galangal · lemongrass · coconut milk · jasmine rice · street food · papaya salad
beaches
Sandy coastal areas
rainforest · palm trees · jungle · coral reefs · wet season · dry season · mangroves · national parks · wildlife · elephants
backpacking
Self-supported wilderness travel
- resortsLeisure travel destinations
- night marketsOutdoor markets operating after dark
- floating marketsTrade conducted from boats
massage · spas · temples · nightlife · island hopping · elephant sanctuary · cooking class · longboat · hospitality · visa
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
- craftsHandmade artistic works
- classical danceCodified traditional movement art
folklore · mythology · puppet theatre · respect for elders · hospitality
king
Male crowned ruler
- royal familyReigning monarch's relatives
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- lèse-majestéCrime of insulting royalty
throne · reign · reverence · portraits · royal ceremonies · crown · regalia · succession
ThailandIceland
Nordic island republic
Greenland · Antarctica · Norway · Finland · Siberia
ThailandSwitzerland
Alpine republic, perpetually neutral
Norway · North Korea · China · Cuba · Sweden
- northern ThailandUpper portion of Siam
- Gulf of ThailandSoutheast Asian inlet