Thai is the national language. English is widely understood in cities. A constitutional monarchy headed King Bhumibol Adulyadej, with 76 provinces, each sub-divided into amphoe, tambon and muban. About 45 Thai Baht. Thin cotton is the best.
Thai food is excellent, largely of seafood, and locally grown vegetables and fruits.
The distinctive Thai flavour, and the different taste from region to region, are came from the carefully-blended sauces and chillies. You have wide range of good buys to choose from. They are beautiful because Thais are gifted artists, and inexpensive because the labor cost is low. Once you visited Thailand, you will notice that the most prominent feature of the character of the Thai people is their natural inclination to smile. Perhaps it was the influence of Buddhism.