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tomar. EXE LOLによるTry to think of some countries you know in Asia. Thailand might be one of theml It is a popular destination for tourists around the world.
Thailand is located in between Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia. It has beautiful beaches, bustling cities, and even exciting hiking trails in big forests! What more could you want?
Thailand has a long, complicated history. Archaeologists (scientists who study people from the past) have found remains from civilizations that lived 20,000 years ago in the area where Thailand is now. That's a really long time ago! Since then, many kings have ruled, and many kingdoms have fought against each other to rule the people who live in Thailand (who are called "Thai").
It's interesting to know where this name came from. There was a group of people who used to call themselves the "Tai." They lived in China. They slowly moved to central Thailand over the course of hundreds of years, a long, long time ago. However, there were already people living in Thailand. When a Tai leader started to create his own kingdom in the area, the native people of Thailand wanted to show that they weren't a part of his kingdom. Therefore, they called themselves "Thai," which means 'free" in their language. This name still remains today. It reminds us that the people of Thailand have always been free from foreign power.
But let's come back to today's Thailand. Bangkok is the capital, a very busy city. Buildings stand high above the horizon, food carts line the loud streets, and people rush from place to place. Like New York City, Bangkok has many taxis that cover the streets. However, instead of being yellow, they're all different colors! The most popular ones are yellow and green, but there are some that are blue and red, green, or pink. Bangkok has very colorful streets I
The food of Thailand is very delicious. One of the most famous dishes is called Pad Thai. It is made of skinny noodles mixed with fried eggs, fish sauce, red chili pepper, bean sprouts, and can include chicken, shrimp, or tofu. It is very popular all over the world since many people love its flavors! Thai food uses a lot of seafood, since the country is located on the water. That's why fishing is so popular.
Many parents who live along the Gulf are fishermen who provide food for their families.
But Thailand isn't only known for Bangkok. There are beautiful, lush forests in the North and relaxing, sandy beaches in the South. Chiang Mai is the most famous city in the North, known for the highest mountains in the country. Phuket is one of the more popular islands in the South, where many tourists go to scuba dive, snorkel, and enjoy other fun things on its beaches.
Therefore, Thailand is very diverse. Even though it's very modern now, you can still see what is left of its long history. Ancient temples and old buildings can still be found around the country. There are many different types of environments in Thailand—and they are all special in their own wayl