About Thailand
Thailand Prathet Thai, is a Kingdom with an 800 year history. The country was previously called Siam but the name was changed in 1949. "Thai" means free and is appropriate since Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia that was never colonized.
It is a monarchy led by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.
For further information visit Tourism Authority of Thailand:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, TAT
Drottninggatan 33 Nb, 115 51 Stockholm
Tel +46(0)8-700 56 90
Fax +46(0)8-700 56 99




About Thailand