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Places in News: Thailand
Context:
Thailand’s Senate has approved the marriage equality bill toward legalising same sex marriage in the country.
- The development will make Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third in Asia after Nepal and Taiwan to fully recognise same-sex marriage
About Thailand
- Official Name: Kingdom of Thailand
- Form of Government: Constitutional monarchy
- Capital: Bangkok
- Official Language: Thai
- Money: Baht
- Location: It is situated centrally in Southeast Asia, and shares borders with Cambodia to the east, Laos to the northeast, and Myanmar to the northwest.
- Geography: It is bounded by the Andaman Sea to the west and the Gulf of Thailand to the east, with a long, hilly, and forested southern region connecting with Malaysia.
- Culture: Influenced by Buddhism, evident in its temples and traditional arts, while also incorporating elements from neighbouring countries.
- Festivals: Like Songkran (Thai New Year) and Loy Krathong (festival of lights).
- Major rivers: The Chao Phraya in the west and the Mekong in the east. Other rivers include Mae Klong River, Nan River, Ping River.
- Major mountains: The highest peak is Doi Inthanon other notable peaks such as Doi Chiang Dao and Doi Luang Chiang Dao.
- Climate: It experiences a tropical climate which is influenced by seasonal monsoon winds.
- Cuisine: Famous for its spicy, sweet, sour, and salty flavours.
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- Dishes include Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong, and Green Curry.
- Tourism: Historical sites like Ayutthaya to beach resorts in Phuket and Koh Samui.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ban Chiang, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries, Kamphaeng Phet, Wat Phrathat Phanom Woramahawihan.