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The Nation is an English-language daily online newspaper founded in 1971, published in Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of two English-language dailies in Bangkok, the other being the Bangkok Post . On 28 June 2019, it published its final broadsheet edition leaving only its online edition.
The national and royal symbol of Thailand is Garuda, the mount of Lord Vishnu. [1] [2] National flag. Flag of Thailand. ธงไตรรงค์. Flag of Thailand. The design was adopted on 28 September 1917, according to the royal decree issued by Rama VI . National anthem. Thai National Anthem.
Thailand ranks midway in the wealth spread in Southeast Asia as it is the fourth richest nation according to GDP per capita, after Singapore, Brunei, and Malaysia. Thailand functions as an anchor economy for the neighbouring developing economies of Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
The national emblem of Thailand ( Thai: ตราแผ่นดินของไทย) is called the พระครุฑพ่าห์ ( RTGS transcription: Phra Khrut Pha; " Garuda as the vehicle" (of Vishnu )). The Garuda was officially adopted as the national emblem by Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in 1911.
Since 2016, that day is a national day of importance in Thailand celebrating the flag. [1] The colours are said to stand for nation-religion-king , an unofficial motto of Thailand, [2] red for the land and people, white for religions and blue for the monarchy , the last having been the auspicious colour of Rama VI.
Thailand is in the middle of mainland Southeast Asia. It has a total size of 513,120 km 2 (198,120 sq mi) which is the 50th largest in the world. The land border is 4,863 km (3,022 mi) long with Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. The nation's axial position influenced many aspects of Thailand's society and culture. [1]
The following outline is an overview of and topical guide to Thailand . Thailand is a country at the centre of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia, known as Siam until 1939. As of 2023 Thailand is a monarchy governed by a military junta that took power in May 2014. Although a constitutional system was established in 1932, the monarchy and ...
The Order of Ramkeerati: Established on 26 November 1987 (B.E. 2530) by King Rama IX of Thailand to be bestowed onto those who have rendered constant service and support to Boy Scout activities for at least five consecutive years. The Vajira Mala Order: Established on 28 May 1911 (B.E. 2454) by King Rama VI of the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand).