Thailand

Why it sticks

1. 1

   The only Southeast Asian country never colonised by a European power; it was called Siam until 1939.

2. 2

   Bangkok's full ceremonial name is the longest place name in the world.

3. 3

   The flag's red, white and blue stand for nation, religion and monarchy.

• Thai script: letters with small loops at their starting points; drives on the left.
• White plates with black Thai characters and the province name written underneath.
• Black-and-white or red-and-white striped kerbs.
• Concrete poles with tangled bundles of wires, and yellow centre lines.