5 Unique Thailand Facts You May Not Know
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5 Unique Thailand Facts may be not yet you know
1. Most friendly country in the world number 13
According to the World Economic Forum, Thailand was ranked 13th as the most friendly country in the world for tourists in 2013. Not surprisingly, this year's Global Destinations Cities Index predicts there will be 16 million tourists who come to Thailand. Indonesia itself sits at No. 114 out of 140 of the most welcoming countries in the world.
2. Thailand had the smallest bat in the world
Hog-nosed bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai) is the smallest bat in the world and can be found in the caves in the western part of Thailand.
This bat is only 29-33 mm in length and weighing only 2 grams achieve. The bat became the most protected species of local government.
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5 Unique Thailand Facts may be not yet you know
1. Most friendly country in the world number 13
According to the World Economic Forum, Thailand was ranked 13th as the most friendly country in the world for tourists in 2013. Not surprisingly, this year's Global Destinations Cities Index predicts there will be 16 million tourists who come to Thailand. Indonesia itself sits at No. 114 out of 140 of the most welcoming countries in the world.
2. Thailand had the smallest bat in the world
Hog-nosed bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai) is the smallest bat in the world and can be found in the caves in the western part of Thailand.
This bat is only 29-33 mm in length and weighing only 2 grams achieve. The bat became the most protected species of local government.
3. Special festival for monkeys
Monkey Buffet Festival is a unique festival in the Temple of San Phra Prang Sam Yot and Kan, Lopburi. As the name implies, this festival is full of monkeys and so the attractiveness of foreign tourists.
In the festival, a herd of monkeys would invade 3,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables are offered from the local community. Not only that, there are also bread, cakes, nuts, and dairy to beverages such as sodas. This tradition is believed local people will bring good fortune.
4. Phuket Vegetarian Festival, most horror!
If you do not have the guts, then do occasionally watch the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. This is a food festival at the same time make appearances in horror. Action shown in festivals such as whistle, which climbed the ladder of knives, and other hot oil bath. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival takes place from October 5 to 13 dates.
Additionally, you can hunt a variety of delicious cuisine at the festival. There are also plenty of delicious snacks, like springroll, pad thai and other seafood. In the evening there is always fireworks.
5. Bangkok, a city in Thailand with 169 letters
Who does not know Bangkok? The town is so traveler favorites when it comes to Thailand for culinary hunt, come to the temple, or buy souvenirs typical of the white elephant country.
But, who would have thought that the original name of Bangkok is Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit. Take a breath first, and be thankful you do not have to be difficult to memorize 169 names with the letter.
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