Thailand interesting facts

1. Thailand has a king.
2. Thailand has a lot of highway.
3. According to the World Meteorological Organization, Bangkok is the hottest capital city in the world.
4. In Thailand, both Father’s Day and Mother’s Day are celebrated on the birthdays of Their Majesties the   King and Queen.
5. 95% of the Thai people are Buddhists of the Theravada tradition.
6. Thailand is also known as the "Land of white Elephant." White elephants were highly esteemed and valued by the Thai Rulers.
7. Thailand is the 49th country area wise, with its total land area of 514,000 km² (198,000 sq mi).
8. Thailand has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites,
9. In Thailand it is deemed impolite to ask someone their age or salary.
10. Boxing is the national sport of Thailand.
11. Every Thai male has to take up monkhood at some point in his life even if only for a short period, and at almost any age between completion of school and the beginning of a career or married life.
12. Buddhism is the predominant religion of the country.