Thailand

Thailand is a state on the Southeast Asian Indochinese peninsula. The country was formerly known as Siam and is composed of 76 provinces. The most populated province is the province of Bangkok. Bangkok is also the capital of Thailand.

Thai is the official language of the country. It is a so-called tone language in which the mostly monosyllabic words acquire completely different meanings through pronunciation in different pitches and tone sequences. The Thai language also has its own writing system. The writing of the Kingdom of Thailand is ราชอาณาจักรไทย.

Thai cuisine is popular across the border. It is based on the five senses of taste. The main food is rice. The average consumption per capita is over 100 kg.

Phat Thai (ผัดไทย) is a national dish of Thailand. The fried noodle dish is mixes with dried chilli, lime, fish sauce and cane sugar the four basic flavors ( spicy, sour, salty and sweet). The noodles are fried with egg, tofu and small, dried shrimps. It is usually served with mung bean sprouts, chives and chopped roasted peanuts.

Thai names follow the Western system of given name followed by a family name. The Thai need a surname was introduced only in 1913. Before that they mostly had only a first name. At the introduction everyone was allowed to choose a surname, but it could not be used by any other person, to whom there was no family relationship.

For this reason, there are no common surnames. Surnames are also rarely used and if only together with the first name.

Places in Thailand

Fountain in front of The Ancient City sign in Bangkok.

Ancient City Thailand

Blue car parked on a street in Bangkok, Thailand, surrounded by various items and a makeshift stall.

Bangkok - Part 1

Modern highrise building with orange accents against a cloudy sky.

Bangkok - Part 10

Young man and woman on a city street at night, holding food and a drink.

Bangkok - Part 100

Lit oil lamps in ornate metal holders at a temple.

Bangkok - Part 101

Two modern high-rise buildings against a clear blue sky.

Bangkok - Part 11

Sunrise over Bangkok street scene with cars and buildings.

Bangkok - Part 12

Laundry hanging from a window on a weathered building.

Bangkok - Part 13

Two residential high-rise buildings against a cloudy sky.

Bangkok - Part 14

Dark alleyway between weathered concrete walls topped with barbed wire.

Bangkok - Part 15

Broom and padlock by rusty metal gate.

Bangkok - Part 16

Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bangkok - Part 17

Bangkok Ferris wheel against a clear blue sky.

Bangkok - Part 18

Armani Suit, Bangkok custom tailor shop storefront with mannequins displaying suits.

Bangkok - Part 19

Bangkok sunset, tall building silhouetted against orange sky, river with boats.

Bangkok - Part 2

Mural of a cartoon Siamese cat with red lanterns.

Bangkok - Part 20

Ornate Thai shrine adorned with flowers, partially obscured by foliage.

Bangkok - Part 21

Green corrugated metal wall with fire hydrant, pallet, traffic cone, and clothes hanger.

Bangkok - Part 22

Close-up of a colorful carved dragon on a Chinese temple, with a lantern visible.

Bangkok - Part 23

Two escalators from an overhead perspective.

Bangkok - Part 24

Two modern high-rise buildings against a clear blue sky.

Bangkok - Part 25

A tan multi-story building in Bangkok at sunset with satellite dishes on the roof.

Bangkok - Part 26

Two modern Bangkok buildings side-by-side.

Bangkok - Part 27

Bangkok fruit stand with apples, oranges, and strawberries, next to a red bus.

Bangkok - Part 28

Recycled can wind chime hanging from a tree branch.

Bangkok - Part 29

Black and white photo of a Bangkok street scene viewed through a triangular frame, showing traffic and buildings.

Bangkok - Part 3

Phra Sumen Fort tower, Bangkok, Thailand.

Bangkok - Part 30

Motion blurred photo of a red and white Bangkok public bus.

Bangkok - Part 31

A grey and white cat sitting on a brick surface in Bangkok.

Bangkok - Part 32

Two people on a blue scooter pass a yellow building with ornate windows and green trees.

Bangkok - Part 33

Black and white photo of a person grilling food at night in Bangkok.

Bangkok - Part 34

Close-up of a bouquet of artificial red roses.

Bangkok - Part 36

Blurred photo of a yellow taxi speeding down a street.

Bangkok - Part 37

Woman wearing a face mask descends an escalator in front of modern buildings.

Bangkok - Part 4

Highway overpass with curve warning signs.

Bangkok - Part 5

Three-story building with blue, gray, and white walls; multi-paned windows; and colorful doors.

Bangkok - Part 6

Close-up of a building facade with gold and white panels, featuring golden dragon and phoenix sculptures and Chinese characters.

Bangkok - Part 60

Many burning red candles with melted wax on a table.

Bangkok - Part 61

Person wearing a face mask and hooded jacket walking in Bangkok's Chinatown during the rain.

Bangkok - Part 62

Three gold Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) figurines in a wooden crate.

Bangkok - Part 63

Assortment of jars of preserved food and dried jujubes in Bangkok Chinatown shop.

Bangkok - Part 64

Many bags of colorful hair ties hanging on a rack.

Bangkok - Part 65

Bangkok Chinatown street food vendor grilling seafood on skewers.

Bangkok - Part 66

Bangkok street vendor wearing a mask, using tongs to cook food at a stand.

Bangkok - Part 67

Black and white photo of a child sleeping on a person's shoulder in Chinatown at night.

Bangkok - Part 68

Man cycling across train tracks under Bangkok train station.

Bangkok - Part 7

Low-angle black and white view of a metal structure with wires and a building in the background.

Bangkok - Part 79

Distorted street view reflected in a mirror, showing houses and power lines.

Bangkok - Part 8

Bangkok street scene: a mannequin in scrubs stands by a storefront, a person wearing a mask sits nearby.

Bangkok - Part 80

A light brown dog sits on a concrete barrier under a highway overpass.

Bangkok - Part 81

Black and white photo of three tall, slender residential buildings against a cloudy sky.

Bangkok - Part 82

Bangkok skyline reflected in a calm city park lake.

Bangkok - Part 83

Numerous pairs of earrings displayed on cards in a shop.

Bangkok - Part 84

Low-angle view of a green and white building with a modern skyscraper in the background.

Bangkok - Part 85

Black and white photo of a car covered in plastic sheeting parked on a city street.

Bangkok - Part 86

Modern high-rise apartment building in Bangkok, Rich Park.

Bangkok - Part 87

Bangkok - Part 88

Pink Bangkok taxi parked on city street.

Bangkok - Part 89

Modern Bangkok building with blue glass windows and textured silver facade.

Bangkok - Part 9

Large metal billboard structure against a light sky.

Bangkok - Part 90

Many small, light-brown Chinese gourds with red Chinese characters and red tassels.

Bangkok - Part 91

Black and white photo of a motorcyclist at an intersection under a bridge.

Bangkok - Part 92

Bangkok street vendor cooking with fire, wearing a mask.

Bangkok - Part 93

Aerial view of dense Bangkok cityscape with numerous buildings.

Bangkok - Part 94

Row of golden Buddha statues in a temple hallway.

Bangkok - Part 95

Young couple in Bangkok looking at a phone.

Bangkok - Part 96

Brightly lit neon signs in Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown.

Bangkok - Part 97

A yellow motorbike taxi in Bangkok, driven by a man wearing a pink helmet, with a woman passenger.

Bangkok - Part 98

Ornate golden and red temple roof against a pale blue sky.

Bangkok - Part 99

A faded blue cardboard cutout of a person stands against a rusty corrugated metal wall with graffiti and handwritten Thai text.

Bangkok – Part 35

Close-up of a small Asian doll in traditional clothing.

Bangkok – Part 38

Low-angle view of a concrete building with rectangular windows.

Bangkok – Part 39

Two people wearing face masks shop at a busy outdoor market stall in Bangkok, Thailand, filled with various goods.

Bangkok – Part 40

A weathered teal blue vintage truck.

Bangkok – Part 41

Two blue covered window frames on a brown brick wall with a handrail.

Bangkok – Part 42

Rusty, damaged car awaiting demolition.

Bangkok – Part 43

Two Thai flags in front of a modern glass building.

Bangkok – Part 44

Woman wearing a mask walking past an orange bus.

Bangkok – Part 45

Close-up of lush green foliage partially obscuring a dark sign with gold Chinese characters and an orange metal gate.

Bangkok – Part 46

Colorful, large-scale artwork forming an archway entrance; a woman with a stroller and child walk through.

Bangkok – Part 47

Scooter parked outside an Eden restaurant in Thailand.

Bangkok – Part 48

Close-up of an ornate Asian art figure wearing a jeweled crown and necklaces.

Bangkok – Part 49

Pile of blue PVC pipes and fittings.

Bangkok – Part 50

Bangkok parking lot with many cars and city skyline in background.

Bangkok – Part 51

White hard hat, paperwork, and two blue plastic chairs on a small metal table.

Bangkok – Part 52

Passenger boat on Bangkok river.

Bangkok – Part 53

Bangkok BTS Skytrain approaching station.

Bangkok – Part 54

Bangkok cityscape with construction cranes and people relaxing in a park.

Bangkok – Part 55

Red lanterns hang above a closed metal storefront gate in Bangkok, China.

Bangkok – Part 56

Abstract image of a building exterior at night, showing distorted reflections of cars and a staircase in purple and blue tones, illuminated by blue LED lights at the base.

Bangkok – Part 57

A man wearing a face mask shops at a Bangkok fruit stand overflowing with dragon fruit, mangosteen, oranges, and other tropical fruits.

Bangkok – Part 58

Blurred image of a maroon and gold train car in motion.

Bangkok – Part 59

Teal building facade with multiple windows and small balconies.

Bangkok – Part 69

Low-angle view of a modern building's glass facade reflecting a nearby skyscraper.

Bangkok – Part 70

Low-angle view of a building corner with a patterned metal overhang.

Bangkok – Part 71

Many electric fans in plastic packaging.

Bangkok – Part 72

Family on motorbike in Asia, children wearing masks.

Bangkok – Part 73

Many red and gold Chinese lanterns hanging from a ceiling.

Bangkok – Part 74

Broken bridge railing with several damaged balusters over water.

Bangkok – Part 75

Three women in green uniforms purchase food from a street vendor in Thailand.

Bangkok – Part 76

Ornate Thai pavilion with red roof and gold detailing.

Bangkok – Part 77

Bangkok – Part 78

Person in mask using phone, touching large illuminated globe.

Bangkok at Night

Chiang Mai temple with ornate parasols and hanging lanterns.

Chiang Mai - Part 1

A red convex mirror reflecting a house, partially obscured by foliage, with a green house and Le Meridien hotel in the background.

Chiang Mai - Part 2

Close-up of colorful multi-story buildings in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with numerous electrical wires.

Chiang Mai - Part 3

Rear view of a dark-colored Buddha statue.

Chiang Mai at Night

Aerial view of a candy-themed park in Pattaya, Thailand.

Great&Grand Sweet Destination Pattaya

Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station with Thai flags.

Hua Lamphong station

Iconsiam Bangkok at night; large illuminated signage.

Iconsiam

Wat Benchamabophit building in Bangkok with ornate roof and red doors.

Wat Benchamabophit

Low-angle view of ornate Thai temple architecture, featuring a decorative spire and a gable adorned with mosaic-like details.

Wat Chakkrawat

Bangkok cityscape viewed through a window frame adorned with ornate bells.

Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong)