2007-08-22
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.
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.
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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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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