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What are the symbols of Thailand?
Symbols
Type | Symbol |
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Insignia | |
National animal | Thai elephant (Elephas maximus) ช้างไทย |
National flower | Golden shower flower (Cassia fistula Linn.) ดอกราชพฤกษ์ |
National architecture | Sala Thai ศาลาไทย |
What is Thai culture known for?
Often referred to as ‘the Land of Smiles’, Thailand is renowned for the welcoming and warm disposition of its culture and people. Rice plantations and ornate temples are interspersed in and around busy cosmopolitan cities, reflecting the diversity of landscapes and lifestyles.
What is elephant called in Thai?
The Thai elephant (Thai: ช้างไทย, chang Thai) is the official national animal of Thailand. The elephant found in Thailand is the Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus), a subspecies of the Asian elephant.