Did you know ?
- Thailand is the world’s largest exporter of rice
- Chillis were only introduced to Thailand 300 years ago by a Portuguese missionary who brought them over from South America
- Bangkok is derived from “Bang Ma-gork”, or Village of Olives
- Chopsticks are not traditional Thai eating implements
- Prior to 1913 most Thais did not have surnames
- The Thai language has the second largest alphabet in the world, Khmer is the longest The Thai greeting “Sawaat dii” is derived from the Sanskrit word “svasti” meaning “harmony and well-being”
- Thailand is the largest producer of pineapples in the world
- Phar Lap means “lightning” in Thai
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The Bangkok Urban Adventure team are passionate about their hometown. From the food and its amazingly friendly people to its history and all those little hidden gems that few tourists get to see. Join them in on an adventure as they introduce you to the city that they lovingly call home.
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