Of course, many of you know that Thailand was once known as Siam. It was a revolution in the early 1930’s that ultimately led to the name change. Then again, the entire government would change by 1940.

After World War II, Thailand became an ally of the United States, which, by the way, has purchased many good from the southeastern Asian country for a long time now.

To get a handle on the overall size of Thailand you need to consider the state of Wyoming – then double the land mass. Oh, and Wyoming has roughly 500,000 residents. Thailand? Well, estimates for this year indicate almost 65 million people. Maybe this is like comparing apples and oranges, but the population of this Asian nation is roughly 65 times that of the Cowboy State when you compare the size to the population base.

Sadly, Thailand is suffering from an increased death rate, which has been brought about by the proliferation of AIDS.

Population coupled with industrial growth is continuing to present challenges in Thailand, especially when you look at environmental impact. Air and water pollution are on the increase while soil erosion and poaching wear away the natural beauty of this Asian country.

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