100 Things You Didn't Know About Thailand

[Xangsamhua]

The bar girls aren't calling you "Darling" (English)..... they are called you "NaLing" (Thai -> Monkey Face)

You wont find that on Wikipedia !!!

Or "dahkling" - a monkey's prolapsed rectum. I'd rather be a "nahling".

[GuestHouse]

The only ingredients of Somtam that are native to Thailand are the fish sauce, the shrimps (and if included, the field crab).

Chili, Papaya, Peanuts, Tomatoes and Cane Sugar are all non native to Thailand.

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Black Pepper (Prik Thai) is not Thai but originates from Southern India.

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Prior to the arrival of Chili and Pepper to Thailand - Thai food was not spicy.

[PhilHarries]

Thailand's national flag, ceremoniously raised each morning at 08.00 hrs and lowered at 18.00 hrs in every town and village, is composed of five horizontal bands of red, white, and blue. Outer bands of red representing the nation enclose equal inner bands of white evoking religion. The blue band, occupying the central one-third of the total area, symbolizes the monarchy. The harmony of design expresses the complementary nature of these three pillars of the Thai nation. The tri-colored flag, first introduced by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in 1917, replaced an earlier design which featured a white elephant on a red background.

[bendix]

didnt know bendix has to watch his bahts and satangs, maybe he is not financially savvy.

Thailand is home to one of the most gullible expats known to man.

[kiakaha]

The bar girls aren't calling you "Darling" (English)..... they are called you "NaLing" (Thai -> Monkey Face)

You wont find that on Wikipedia !!!

speak for yourself!

No seriously, you WONT find that on Wikipedia

[quiksilva]

Exports account for over 60% of the Thai GDP but only 25% of these are bound for Thailand's top 5 export markets.

[kiakaha]

Come on people...i dont wanna know the stuff I can google...i wanna know the stuff that you CANT google !!!

[dee123]

Tony Blair spent his honeymoon in Thailand, in earlier days many celebs vacationed there incl Bowie, British Royals, etc

[bkkjames]

Come on people...i dont wanna know the stuff I can google...i wanna know the stuff that you CANT google !!!

How much money do you have?

[RakJungTorlae]

Come on people...i dont wanna know the stuff I can google...i wanna know the stuff that you CANT google !!!

There’s an Evil conspiracy plot to extract all farangs form there hard earned cash!!! FACT!!!!

[dee123]

the Issaan hero *jai pore" who double crossed the doble crossers was put to death by being tied to two trees while forcin a branch up his rectum,.......(go ahead wiki that)

[dominique355]

Thai chile peppers originated in Latin America, as did squashes, maize (corn), chocolate, other foods.

Really? And I thought it was Swiss

... just kidding

[tomuk76]

I bet you didnt know that there is a species of tree that grows 1000 baht notes. I have a few in my garden. Pm me if you want to buy any seeds!! I will be more than happy to negotiate a price, Payment through bank transfer only.

Edited July 15, 2008 by tomuk76

[intumult]

The date in Thailand is based on Buddha's death

Thailands highest point is Doi Inthanon 2,576 m

[Bentley 7]

More men have their penises severed (cut off, chopped off ) in Thailand by their partners etc. than anywhere else in the world. Often followed by feeding it to a duck or pet or being kept as a trophy.

Thailand No 1

Brazil No 2

[LiveSteam]

The first westerner known to visit Thailand was Marco Polomin 1288. His journal The Travels of Marco Polo describes the wonders of the Sukothai Kingdom but he used the Khmer word for Thailand, Siam.

LiveSteam

[Samuian]

Lipovitan the "Thai-Energy-Drink" originated in Japan!

Tom Yum Goong is an indisputable Thai Dish!

Thailand is the most unique country in the entire world! (according to it's citizens)

Thailand is the only country in the world where a Prime Minister openly admitted in Court that he lied, coined it an "honest lie" and got released from all charges!

Edited July 15, 2008 by Samuian

[kiakaha]

Come on people...i dont wanna know the stuff I can google...i wanna know the stuff that you CANT google !!!

How much money do you have?

6 baht and 50 satang

[tuky]

the 1984 hit "one night in Bangkok" was composed by ABBA front men Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson with lyrics added by Tim Rice which reached no.12 in the charts! oh and it was Murray Head on vocals

And it is about a chess tournament...

[Naam]

Thailand is the Land Of Smile

[dee123]

the Durian fruit which is claimed by Thais as there own can also be found in neighbouring Asian country's who make similar claims,.........it smells similar to ......(no better not go there) there are ladies present!

Edited July 15, 2008 by dee123

[GaiYaang]

Come on people...i dont wanna know the stuff I can google...i wanna know the stuff that you CANT google !!!

How much money do you have?

6 baht and 50 satang

I got 15 baht prior going to BKK.

[pgs]

Thailand is bigger than the United Kingdom, Iceland, Belgium and Austria combined.

Thailand is marginally smaller than NSW (Australia)

[ozsamurai]

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, celebrated his 60th year on the throne, making him the world’s longest-serving monarch.

[bonobo]

thailand is the biggest exporter of chickens

Actually, the US is the world's number one exporter.  Thailand is number four.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html...;pagewanted=all

[bkkjames]

Prost*tution is illegal here, not many people know this though.

[moo9]

Thailand ranks 39 in the international IQ ranking, leaving behind countries like Croatia, Turkey, India to name a few.

IQ Studies

[kiakaha]

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, celebrated his 60th year on the throne, making him the world’s longest-serving monarch.

and was born in USA

[jjnr]

Here's a site dedicated to this kind of thing - www.thailandfacts.blogspot.com

[007]

The bar girls aren't calling you "Darling" (English)..... they are called you "NaLing" (Thai -> Monkey Face)

Or "dagling" (Thai -> Monkey ass)