Roughly the size of France, the country has four main regions . The northern region has mountains full of evergreen and teak trees as well as fertile valleys. This is where you can find Ithanon Mountain , the country's highest peak. The central plain, with its rich soil, is where most of Thailand's rice grows. The Chao Phraya River , which is very large, runs through this plain.
Thai people travel along the river and use it to water their fertile rice fields.
The southern peninsula contains rain forests, rubber-tree plantations, and wetlands . Some people are working in the wetlands to save the sea turtles. Many other kinds of animals can be found in Thailand's forests and jungles. These include tigers, crocodiles, snakes, and elephants . Many Thais are concerned that destruction of the country's forest and wild areas threatens the animals.