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200 Things You Didn't Know About Thailand
I thought it would be interesting if we could collectively compile a list of unknown or obscure facts about Thailand. Even new members could join in with this project. Number them so that it caries on from the post before. It would also help to make your little known fact bold. Please keep them brief.
1. The Thai greeting "sawatdee" was invented during the Second World War. Before that, people greeted each other by asking if they had eaten yet.
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Great idea Richard. Some explanation-if neccessary and known-would be good also. Am I right in thinking that the greeting you refer to above is
"Kin khao laew ru yang?"
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2. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, is popularly considered by academics world wide, as the most loved monarch by one's people in the world in the world.
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Yes, you are right Khun Don. Paul, it is not a good idea to write H.M. The King's name in red ink! I have changed it for you. I am sure you didn't mean any harm to him. Oh, that is another one!
3. You should only write the name of people in red ink if they are dead, or you wish them to be dead.
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This really is a good idea! Unfortunately I can't think of anything special at the moment...
But I just wanted to note that spot started a similar thread a few days ago:
http://www.thailandqa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10128
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Sorry, didn't spot that one! But, I guess it wouldn't hurt to have two running. This one for "things you didn't know you didn't know" and the other one for "100 facts".
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Hehe. It's proof of my fear that if I post something people don't respond, but if someone else posts the same thing people respond. My girlfriend says I'm just paranoid. Hah!
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4. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand was actually born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United States of America, on December 5, 1927.
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5. According to the World Meteorological Organization, Bangkok is the hottest city in the world.
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4. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand was actually born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the United States of America, on December 5, 1927
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6. HM The King, is the only monarch in the world to hold US Citizenship.
7. HRH The Crown Prince, an avid collector of classic cars, has the largest private collection of 'Classic cars' in Thailand.
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