2007-08-22

About Province.LAMPHUN



About Province.LAMPANG



About Province.KAMPHAENG PHET



About Province.CHIANGRAI


About Province.CHIANGMAI


Thailand provinces and maps


This maps of Thailand.

Thailand provinces
Thailand, formerly known as Siam, is divided into 76 provinces or Changwat in Thai language. The Changwat is divided into districts or Amphoe and subdistricts or King Amphoe. Bangkok is divided into 50 districts or Khet. Each province has a capital city or Mueang. The name of the Mueang is the same as the name of the province. In the provinces there is a number of Tambon and Mooban (villages).
All provinces from North to South Please, click on each province to read more about it.
North Thailand (17 provinces)
Chiang Mai ,Chiang Rai, Kamphaeng Phet, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nakhon Sawan Nan Phayao, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, Uthai Thani, Uttaradit .
North-East Thailand (19 provinces)
Amnat Charoen, Buriram, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Loei, Maha Sarakham ,Mukdahan ,Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima ,Nong Bua Lamphu ,Sakon Nakhon ,Nong Khai, Roi Et Sisaket, Surin, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani ,Yasothon .
East Thailand (7 provinces)
Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Sa Kaeo ,Trat .
Central Thailand (19 provinces)
Ang Thong, Chai Nat ,Kanchanaburi ,Krung Thep Mahanakhon (Bangkok), Lop Buri Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi ,Pathum Thani, Phetchaburi ,Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ,Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi ,Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon ,Samut Songkhram, Sara Buri ,Sing Buri ,Suphan Buri .
South Thailand (14 provinces)
Chumphon ,Krabi ,Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat Pattani, Phang Nga Phatthalung, Phuket, Ranong ,Satun ,Songkhla ,Surat Thani ,Trang Yala .

Thailand have 76 provinces.




Symbolism of Thailand




National Flower: “Ratchaphruek“ (or golden shower)
Ratchaphruek is chosen as national flower because it is widely known to Thais, which it can be plant and seen anywhere throughout the country. It bears beautiful cluster-shaped flowers in summer. The color of flowers is shining yellow contrasting great importance similarly to the color of our national religion ‘Buddhism' and the color of Monday when His Majesty King of Thailand was born.
National Animal: “Chang Thai” (or Thai elephant)
Thai elephant is selected as national animal because it has maintained close link with Thai history and custom, it has a long life, and it is closely related to the livelihood of Thai people as one of transportation means both in times of peace and battles. Especially, ‘white elephant' is deeply connected to King of Thailand, and white elephant was portrayed in the former national flag.
Thai tradition abounds with examples of the elephant playing an important role in the workings of the Kingdom. Most significant of all, perhaps, is the white elephant, prized because it is a rare animal judged fit only for royal duties.
According to ancient royal Thai traditions, a white elephant is a noble beast of special importance, exemplifying a king's honor and glory. Known in Thai as Chang Samkhan, a white elephant is a gift fit for a king and to acquire one during his reign, will bring about prosperity and happiness throughout the kingdom.
National Architecture: “Sala Thai” (or Thai-style arbor)
Sala Thai reflects knowledge of Thai people. It retains beauty, which is different from architectures of other countries, and foreigners can acknowledge ‘Thai-ness' through Sala Thai.
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Speaking Thai
Thai is a tonal language belonging to the group of Ka-Tai languages, the five tones are monotone, low, falling, high, and rising. This can be a rather complicated language for the visitor; however, English is quite widely understood, particularly in Bangkok where it is almost the major commercial language.
Here are a few Thai basic greetings and phrases to try.

English : Good morning, Good evening, Good afternoon, Good night, Hello, Good-bye
Thai : Sa-wat-dee

English :Hello (male speaker)
THai: sawatdee krup

English:Hello (female speaker)
Thai:sawatdee kaa

Englis:Yes
Thai:Chai


English:No
Thai:Mai


English:Mr./Miss/Mrs.
Thai:Khun


English:How are you?
Thai:sabai dee reu


English:Fine thanks
Thai:sabai dee


English:Thank you
Thai:kop koon


English:Never mind
Thai:mai pen rai
English:I can't speak Thai
Thai:phoot Thai mai dai


English:I don't understand
Thai:mai kao chai


English:Do you understand?
Thai:kao chai mai


English:May I take a photograph?
Thai:tai ruup dai mai


Englis:Where is the rest room?
THai:hong nam yoo tee nai


English:I am going to..
Thai:Chan-cha-pai..


English:No, I won't go
Thai:Chan-mai-pai


English:Please drive slowly
Thai:Prot-khap-cha-cha


English:Be careful
Thai:Ra-wang

English:Turn to the right
Thai:Liao-khwa


English:Turn to the left
Thai:Liao-sai


English:Drive straight on
Thai:Khap-trong-pai


English:Slow down
Thai:Cha-cha


English:Stop
Thai:Yut


English:How much does this cost?
Thai:nee tao-rai


English:What is this ?
Thai:nee arai


English:Very expensive
Thai:paeng maag


English:Any discount?
Thai:Lot-ra-kha-dai-mai


English:Please wrap it for me.
Thai:Ho-hai-duai


English:The bill please
Thai:gep taang


English:please speak slowly
Thai:Prot-phut-cha-cha


English:Very Good
Thai:Di-mak


English:Not Good
Thai:Mai-Di


English:Good-bye
Thai:la gon


English:See you again
Thai:laew phob gan mai


English:Good luck
Thai:kor hai chok dee


Englis:Sorry/excuse me
Thai:kor thoad

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