Some are struck by the scenic beauty. Others fall in love with specific local cultures or with the food. All these feelings can be experienced in Thailand. Thailand, formerly known as Siam, occupies a small area on this globe, but its history is immense. From a small community it has grown in so many directions.
Diversity is a charminh aspect of the country.
Thailand's national flag,ceremoniously raised each morning at 08.00 hrs and lowered at 18.00 hrs in every town and village, is composed of five horizontal bands of red, white, and blue. Outer bands of red representing the nation enclose equal inner bands of white evoking religion. The blue band, occupying the central one-third of the total area, symbolizez the monarchy. The harmony of design expresses the complementary nature of these three pillars of the Thai nation. Thailand is located in the center of continental Southeast Asia.