Travel Day -> Thailand

Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It's known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Thailand is formerly known as Siam.

Thailand Flag and Description. The Thailand flag was officially adopted on September 28, 1917. Red is said to symbolize the blood of life, white the purity of the Buddhist faith, and blue the monarchy. The blue and white stripes were added to the flag during World War I.

Capital: Bangkok

Currency: Thai baht

Spoken languages: Thai

Religion: Buddhism

Size: 198,115 square miles, a little smaller than Texas
Population: 68 million, Texas has 28 million

Current Weather: 80 DEGREES, CLOUDY

Current Time: 1:15 am, Friday (11 HOURS AHEAD)

Flight: 23 h, 10 min $750  (1 stop)

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