Thailand is the only country in South-East Asia never to have been under European colonial rule. That is also why its name means "land of the free"!
Bangkok has a mosquito museum! It displays more than 100 different species of mosquito along with information about the diseases they carry. Odd? Perhaps. Fascinating? Absolutely!
Thailand has the highest road accident rate in the world. So if you are renting a scooter, be careful!
The city of Lopburi holds an annual "Monkey Festival", a huge event at which the local monkeys are served a feast of fruit and vegetables. It is the city's way of thanking the monkeys for drawing tourists.
It is forbidden to step on banknotes or coins in Thailand. Why? Because they bear the king's portrait, and the law forbids any affront to his dignity.