FACTS

Capitol City: Bangkok

Population of Thailand: 69.04 Million

Language: Thai

Current Leader: Prayut Chan-o-cha since 22 May 2014

King:  Maha Vajiralongkorn

Currency: Thai Baht 

Canadian Documentation required to travel here: Canadian Passport - valid up until 6 months after departure. Tourists don't require visas for stays less than 30 days. Business, Student and Working visas are required. 

Health Considerations: Ensure your routine vaccines are up to date. It is also recommended you get a vaccine for Japanese encephalitis and yellow fever. 

Religions: Thailand does not have an official religion. Majority of the population follows Theravada Buddhism. The rest of the population is a mix of Hindi, Islam, Monks and Taoism. 

National Airline and IATA Code: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited. IATA Code: TG

Unique Transportation: Tuk tuks - 3 wheeled vehicles. Water taxis. Songthaews - pickup trucks boxes are  altered to be shared taxis. 

Bangkok Airport Code: BKK

In the Thai language, the name of Thailand is Prathet Thai which means "land of the free." 

The real name for Bangkok is "Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit."

Logging is completely banned in Thailand, as only 1/4 of their total forests remain.