BRI Asian Countries 一带一路亚洲国家 17 | Thailand 泰国
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Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia, it borders Myanmar to the north and west, Laos to the Northeast, Cambodia to the southeast. The capital city of Thailand is Bangkok, and its official language is Thai.
泰国是东南亚的国家，它西部与北部和缅甸接壤，东北边是老挝，东南是柬埔寨，南边狭长的半岛与马来西亚相连。泰国的首都是曼谷，官方语言是泰语。
National Flag 国旗
The national flag of Thailand is known as “Thong trai rong” which means “Tricolor flag.” It has five horizontal stripes in the colors red, white, blue, white, and red. Blue stands for monarchy, red stands for the blood of life, and white symbolizes Buddhist faith.
泰国的国旗被称为“Thong trai rong”，意思是“三色旗”，它有五条横条纹，分别是红色、白色、蓝色、白色和红色。蓝色代表君主制，红色代表生命之血，白色象征佛教信仰。
National Anthem 国歌
The national anthem of Thailand is “Phleng Chat Thai,” meaning “Thailand National Anthem.”
泰国的国歌时“Phleng Chat Thai”，意思是“泰国国歌”。
Chang Thai 泰国像
For centuries, Thai elephants have shared a history with the people of Thailand and played a significant role in the development of our culture. Elephants were first captured and trained as a tool of war. Due to their sheer size and strength, they were also used for heavy labor by transporting logs in the forest. Since the reign of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai, they have been considered a major icon for Thai royalty.
几个世纪以来，泰国大象与泰国人民有着共同的历史，在他们文化的发展中发挥了重要作用。大象最初被捕获并训练成一种战争像。由于它们的体积和强度，它们也被用于在森林中运输原木的繁重劳动。自苏霍泰国王拉姆汉亨（Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai）统治以来，他们一直被认为是泰国皇室的主要象征。
National flower 国花
The national flower of Thailand is “Ratchaphruek.” The name means a royal tree, in Thailand, each day of the week has a color associated with it. Monday’s color is yellow and it is the day that the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born. Yellow is also seen as the color of glory, harmony, and unity.
泰国的国花是“棘轮花”。这个名字的意思是一棵皇家树，在泰国，一周中的每一天都有一种与之相关的颜色。星期一的颜色是黄色，已故国王普密蓬·阿杜德就在星期一出生的。黄色也被视为荣耀、和谐和统一的颜色。
Bangkok 曼谷
As the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. Tourism in this city caters to a wide audience of tourists, besides historical and cultural attractions such as museums, royal palaces, and temples, you can also do shopping, dining, and experience a dynamic nightlife.
作为泰国的首都，曼谷是世界上最受欢迎的城市之一。这个城市的旅游迎合了广大游客，除了历史文化景点，如博物馆、皇宫和寺庙，你还可以购物，尝美食，体验一个充满活力的夜生活。
Other Major Cities and attractions in Thailand 其它主要城市和景点
Surin 素林市
The city of Surin has many attractions such as Khmer and Prasat Ta Meuan. The yearly Elephant Roundup is what it is primarily known for; here, elephants take to the streets and play football and act out battle reenactments among other things.
素林市有许多景点，如高棉和普拉萨特塔梅昂。每年一次的大象围捕是它最出名的；在这里，大象走上街头，踢足球，表演战斗重现等。
Ubon Ratchathani 乌汶府
Lying on the banks of the Mun River, Ubon has a number of nice temples, with the distinctive Wat Nong Bua being a particular highlight. The best time of year to visit is in July when the city holds the Candle Festival. Monks retreat to their temples for the three months prior to this and at the end of the period, there is a procession with giant candles to Thung Si Muang Park in the center of Ubon. In October there is another festival involving boats with many candles on them.
乌邦坐落在门河畔，有许多漂亮的寺庙，独特的瓦农布是一个亮点。一年中最好的游览时间是在七月，那时城市举行烛光节。在此之前的三个月里，僧侣们都会在寺庙里静修，在这段时期结束时，会有一支手持巨大蜡烛的队伍前往乌邦中心的“重击寺穆昂公园”（Thung Si Muang Park）。十月还有一个节日，这个节日的特点是在船上会插着很蜡烛。
Chanthaburi 尖竹汶
The beautiful countryside and diverse landscapes surrounding Chanthaburi make this city a popular place to visit. From here it is possible to undertake treks to the waterfalls and forests in its proximity and many people head to Namtokphlio National Park which has verdant fauna and flora and a mountainous topography. The city is also a gateway for travelers heading to the stunning island of Koh Chang – one of the most beautiful in the whole of Thailand.
美丽的乡村和丰富多彩的风景使这个城市成为一个最受欢迎的景点之一。从这里可以跋涉到附近瀑布和森林，很多游客会前往纳托克利里奥国家公园，那里有葱茏的动植物和山区地形。这座城市也是游客前往科昌岛（Koh Chang）的门户，科昌岛是泰国最美丽的岛屿之一。
Nong Khai 廊开府
Set on the banks of the Mekong River and with welcoming locals; it’s the perfect place to learn about another side of Thailand. The most famous attraction is Sala Kaew Ku – an incredible sculpture park that has huge statues of Buddha, Vishnu and Shiva contained within its confines.
坐落在湄公河两岸，这里当地人热情好客；这是了解泰国另一面最好的地方。最著名的景点是Sala Kaew Ku，这是一个令人难以置信的雕塑公园，里面有巨大的佛像、毗瑟奴像和湿婆像。
Hua Hin 华欣
Formerly little more than just a fishing village, Hua Hin became the first beach resort in Thailand when King Rama VII began using it as a royal getaway in the 1920s. Over the years it has blossomed into a city and many Bangkok residents flock here to spend the weekend enjoying its golf courses and waterparks. There are a number of nice waterfalls and caves nearby that are worth exploring. Not far away too is Khao Takiab hill which has a great view over the city as well as beautiful temples and shrines for visitors to revel in.
华欣以前只不过是一个渔村，20世纪20年代国王拉玛七世开始将其用作皇家度假地时，华欣成为泰国第一个海滩度假胜地。多年来，华欣已发展成为一座城市，在周末，许多曼谷居民会聚集在这里享玩高尔夫和游览水上公园。附近有许多美丽的瀑布和洞穴和可俯瞰全城美景的考塔卡巴山，以及供游客狂欢的美丽寺庙和神龛。
Surat Thani 素叻他尼
Lying on the coast facing the Gulf of Thailand, many visitors travel to Surat Thani to get to the beautiful islands that lie not far away. Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are the most popular places to head to while Ang Thong National Marine Park is another great destination.
位于泰国湾对面的海岸上，许多游客来素叻他尼为了前往不远处美丽的岛屿。苏梅岛、潘根岛和陶岛是最受欢迎的旅游景点，而港通国家海洋公园则是另一个不错的旅游目的地。
Sukhothai 素可泰
The name Sukhothai means ´The Dawn of Happiness. ´ Formerly the capital of Siam, it has numerous historical sites and it´s a great place to explore the ruins and archaeological sites that you can find in the nearby Sukhothai Historical Park. This ancient kingdom flourished in the 13th and 14th centuries and is often considered as a golden period of Thai civilization.
Sukhothai这个名字的意思是“幸福的曙光”。原为暹罗首都，拥有众多历史遗迹，是一个探索遗址和考古遗址的好地方，您可以在附近的苏霍泰历史公园发现这些遗址和考古遗址。这个古老的王国繁荣于13和14世纪，通常被认为是泰国文明的黄金时期。
Nakhon Ratchasima 呵叻府
Also known as Korat, this city has expansive markets and street stalls. Many visitors to the city use it as a start to explore sights such as the nearby Khao Yai National Park. Home to Asian elephants, monitor lizards, gibbons and more. The nearby Phimai ruins (reminiscent of Angkor Wat) and Wat Phra Narai Maharat are some of the more popular places for tourists.
这个城市也被称为科拉特，有广阔的市场和街头摊位。许多来这座城市的游客都是从这里开始探索附近的Khao Yai国家公园等景点的。这里有亚洲大象、巨蜥、长臂猿等，仅此一点就让科拉特值得一游。附近的Phimai遗迹（让人想起吴哥窟）和Wat Phra Narai Maharat是一些更受游客欢迎的地方。
Kanchanaburi 北碧府
Located on the banks of the Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai rivers, the city is primarily known for the Bridge over the River Kwai. While the accompanying museums are well worth a visit as are the temples that dot the city, Kanchanaburi´s delightful surroundings and breathtaking scenery also make for some lovely hiking. The Sai Yok Noi Falls are great to visit as is Erawan Falls which is located in the nearby Erawan National Park.
该市位于葵内河和葵雅河的两岸，主要以跨桂河大桥而闻名。虽然与之相伴的博物馆和点缀城市的寺庙都值得一游，但坎查纳布里令人愉悦的环境和令人叹为观止的风景也为一些可爱的徒步旅行创造了条件。西洋诺瀑布和位于附近的伊拉湾国家公园内的伊拉湾瀑布一样，都是值得一游的景点。
Chiang Rai 清莱
Chiang Rai is located in the far north of the country and is most famous for the White Temple that shines so brightly in the midday sun. It is also a great place to start exploring the surrounding area which includes some stunning scenery and access to the Golden Triangle. The best thing to see here is the Hall of Opium which is a great museum that explains the role of the drug in the area´s local history and the world in general. Here there is also the Khun Korn waterfall.
清莱位于中国最北部，最著名的是一座在正午阳光下闪闪发光的白色寺庙。这也是一个很好的地方开始探索周边地区，包括一些令人惊叹的风景和进入金三角。这里最值得一看的是鸦片馆，它是一个伟大的博物馆，可以解释毒品在当地历史和整个世界中的作用。这里还有昆仑瀑布。
Ayutthaya 大城府
Not far from Bangkok lies the historic Ayutthaya; once the largest city in the world back in 1700! Although much of the city was destroyed, the incredible remains and ruins hint at Autthaya´s glorious past. Exploring the ancient sites such as Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the Wat Phu Khao Thong is a great experience, and the floating market is in this city.
历史悠久的大城府离曼谷不远；1700年时曾是世界上最大的城市！尽管这座城市的大部分被摧毁，但令人难以置信的遗迹和遗迹暗示着奥特西亚光荣的过去。探索古老的遗址，如Wat Phra Si Sanphet和Wat Phu Khao Thong是一次伟大的体验，而浮动市场就在这个城市。
Chiang Mai 清迈
There are over 300 temples in this city. The most famous temple Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep lies just outside the city on a hilltop overlooking Chiang Mai.
这个城市有300多座寺庙。最著名的佛拉塔特多伊苏特普寺庙就坐落在城外一座俯瞰清迈的山顶上。
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