Thailand
The Venice of the East
Geographic Landform
Thailand has fertile plains, high plateaus, and steep mountain ranges. Much of northeastern Thailand is covered be the Khorat Plateau. Thais also call this region Isan. Phetchabun Mountains separate Isan form the central plains. Tenasserim Mountains run along Thailand's border with Myanmar. In the north, steep hills rise to Doi Inthamon, the highest point in Thailand. In the south, Thailand and Myanmar share the narrow Isthmus of Kra.
Two major river systems, the Chao Phraya and the Mekong, flow through Thailand. Many tributaries that flow into Thailand join the Mekong on its way to the South China Sea
Thailand's Flag
The flag has five stripes. The top and bottom stripes are red. The next two are white. The middle stripe is blue. The red stands for Thailand. The white represents religion. The blue is meant to show respect for the king.
Main Products
RIce, Cassava, Corn, Cotton, Rubber, Suger Cane, Auto Mobiles, Cement, Electronic Equipment, Textiles, Teak, Bamboo, Rattan, Anchovies, Mackerel, Shellfish, Tin, Bauxite, Iron Ore, Lead, Natural Gas, Precious Stones, Tungsten
Traditional Thailand Dance
Rabam Ching Thai Traditional dance Thailand