The national emblem of Thailand is called Phra Khrut Pha (ตราแผ่นดินของไทย) also known as Garuda. The Garuda was officially adopted as the national emblem by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in 1911.
Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized by a European country.
Composed of 35,000 temples throughout the nation and made up of approx. 1,430 islands.
The Orchid is the national flower of Thailand - 1,500 orchid species can be found growing wild in Thai forest hence they are one of the world’s largest orchid exporters.
Did you know the world-famous energy drink Red Bull is based on Krating Daeng, a drink made popular in Thailand (and eventually across Asia) since 1976. Red Bull was modified to “suit western tastes.”
