Each month at Mommy Maleta we explore the world one suitcase at a time alphabetically. So our very first month we learned about Australia because it begins with the letter A. Next we learned about Brazil because it begins with the letter B. See what I mean? Great.
We spend 4 weeks exploring each feature country. The routine looks like this…
Week 1 – map, flag, country facts
Week 2 – interview
Week 3 – craft
Week 4 – recipe
I am so excited because this week we are exploring a country I visited in December 2003 for a sports ministry conference. I had only been to one Asian country prior to that point. The best part of the trip was meeting wonderful, warm, and hospitable friends who always warned us which foods were too spicy for us foreigners to handle. Home to beautiful beaches, elephants, and a really cool kick volleyball type sport called takraw, we are going to EXPLORE THAILAND.
Thailand’s National Flag
Country Facts
1. Size: 198,116 Square Miles or 513,120 Square Kilometers
2. Population: 67,448,120
3. Capital City: Bangkok
4. Largest Religion: Buddhist (Operation World)
5. Currency: Thai baht
6. Languages: Thai, English, ethnic and regional dialects
7. Highest Point: Doi Inthanon 2,576 m
River Landscape at Doi Inthanon
8. Elephants paint pictures in Thailand! One of many great memories from my trip to Thailand was going to a show to watch elephants paint, play soccer, and perform other feats outside of the northern Thai city called Chiang Mai. After the show, my husband and I took an elephant ride!
Elephant Painting A Picture In Thailand
9. These three wheeled taxis called tuk tuks are one mode of transportation in Thailand. Motor bikes are also extremely common. When I was in Thailand my friend took me to a pottery store on her motor bike. You should have seen us balancing our bags filled with pottery on the way back to our conference center!
Three Wheeled Taxi Called A Tuk Tuk
This Tuk Tuk Is Moving!
10. Floating markets are popular tourist attractions in Thailand. Damnoen Saduak, the most popular floating market, is about an hour outside the capital city Bangkok.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Outside Of Bangkok
The Market Looks Crowded!
So tell me, is Thailand amazing, or is Thailand amazing! And there’s still so much more of this beautiful country we could explore! Thank you so much for joining me on this Southeast Asian adventure.
I look forward to next week’s post when we will meet a new friend in Thailand to find out about his life in his home country. Make sure to subscribe to Mommy Maleta so you won’t miss any of the upcoming posts in the Thailand series! And before I go, let me ask you a question:
What would you feel more comfortable riding in Thailand: a tuk tuk or an elephant?
thanks for these tips! ♥ definitely want to visit Thailand someday
I think it will be well worth it when you do! Happy travels in advance : ) !!
The information and pictures on Thailand are wonderful! Can’t wait for the next three weeks to learn more 😉
So glad you like the photos of Thailand! Thanks for exploring with me!
You’re making me want to go to Thailand! Our new home is just a three hour drive from the border, but I haven’t been there since ’05.
I think it’s time to pack your suitcase and make the trip! What did you enjoy most about Thailand when you went in ’05?
My husband and I are going to be going to Thailand soon, so this makes me even more excited for our time there!
I hope you and your husband have a wonderful trip Julie! It is so fun to read about a country you will be visiting or have visited. It gives you a whole different perspective! So glad you stopped by!
What a fun way to explore the world! Found you through Titus 2 Tuesday-glad I did. I will be following along.
April, I’m so glad you found me at Titus 2 Tuesday! And thanks for following! It will be fun to explore the world together!
I’ve always been intrigued by floating markets, they look so pretty but also complicated at the same time ha
I had never heard of floating markets before. I agree though, they are very pretty, but I think I’d have my hands full just trying to maneuver!
This is a wonderful collection of information! I sure would love to visit this part of the world….ahhh, maybe someday. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Merry Monday! We hope you’ll join us again this week! 🙂
Thanks Christine. Glad you enjoyed exploring Thailand through this post!