Factoid: Chakri Day

April 6th is a public holiday, "Chakri day". Workers have the day off in remembrance of the current Siamese dynasty of Chakri. The dynasty dates back to 1782 and have ruled the monarch with 9 kings!

Factoid: Official Language

Though Thai is the only official language, English is widely taught as the first foreign language as early as primary schools. It's allegedly claimed - despite what have been said - that the proficiency is low.

Factoid: from Siam to Thailand

Siam was used as the country's official name only until June 24, 1939. It has then been changed to Thailand, with the word "Thai" meaning freedom as reflected by the revolution and slave abolishment in the era.