Thailand was known for centuries by outsiders as “Siam”. Thailand situated in the center of the southeast Asian region and the gateway to Indochina. Thailand is the third largest country in southeast Asia, with a total area of 513,115 square kilometers. The population is about 65 mio. of which 7 mio. live in Bangkok. Thai society provides religious freedom. Buddhism is the national religion of Thailand and is practiced
by 95% of the population. Islam accounts for 3.7%, Christianity accounts for 0.6% and the rest are other religions.
Thai food is internationally famous. Whether chilli-hot or comparatively bland, harmony is the guiding principle behind each dish. The secret to the success of Thai food is the combination of the various ingredients. It has a spicy but agreeable taste and is attractively presented with a combination of delicious-looking colors. The characteristics of Thai food depend on who cooks it, for whom it is cooked, for what occasion and where it is cooked to suit all palates.
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