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  1. Nov 30, 2021 · Thailand being known as the “Land of the Free” is a huge source of pride for the Thai people; Thailand managed to retain its independence whilst the Western powers were carving up and stealing land in Southeast Asia and all around the world, and it’s referenced on the country’s national anthem.

  2. Jun 24, 2024 · Thailand is known as the “Land of the Free” because it managed to retain its independence while European colonial powers were carving up and stealing land in Southeast Asia and around the world. This sense of freedom and independence is deeply ingrained in Thai culture and is a …

  3. Around 2000 B.C. people built settlements in the hillsides of Thailand. The first one is thought to be Ben Chiang. Pieces of pottery, tools, and jewelry from 200 B.C. to 300 A.D. have been dug up...

  4. Apr 20, 2014 · Many Thais genuinely believe their country is free and that regular citizens are afforded a level of freedom that doesn’t exist outside the Kingdom’s borders. Given the way certain parts of Thailand’s history are explained in the local education system, it’s no surprise.

  5. Dec 5, 2017 · Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle because of its emerald green landscaping. These nicknames are fairly cut and dried. Thailand, however, is often referred to as the Land of Smiles … but why? Discover how the country got its nickname.

  6. Apr 29, 2019 · Located just above the equator, Thailand is wedged into the Indochina peninsula with neighbors Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. The country has an arm that extends out to Malaysia. 2. Thailand...

  7. With a name that translates to ‘Land of the Free’, Thailand is giving the United States a run for its money in the freedom department – but how did it get such a name in the first place?