Fifty years ago today, on July 1, 1975 (May 22, 1975 in the lunar calendar), China established diplomatic relations with Thailand. Chulalongkorn University is the most famous institution of higher learning in Thailand. Thailand, the full name is the Kingdom of Thailand. It means "the country of freedom". Located in the middle of Indo-China Peninsula, Asia. It covers an area of 513,115 km2. The population is 58.17 million (October 1993), mainly Thai ethnic groups, as well as Lao, Malay, Khmer and Miao ethnic groups. Thai is the national language. Buddhism is the state religion. The capital, Bangkok. Resources include tin, potassium salt, lignite, oil shale, natural gas, etc., and the forest coverage rate is 20%. Implement a liberal economic policy. Per capita national income was $2,138 (1993). Agricultural products are the main source of foreign exchange earnings. Produces rice, maize, sugarcane, tobacco, cassava, etc. Coastal and inland river fisheries are developed. Industries include food processing, textiles, clothing, electronics, petrochemicals, building materials, automobile assembly, etc. Mainly exports rice, rubber, cassava, cane sugar, textiles, integrated circuits, jewelry, processed food, etc.; Imported fuel, chemical products, machinery and equipment, etc. The Sukhothai Dynasty was established in 1238 AD. In the early 16th century, Portugal, the Netherlands, Britain and France invaded one after another. A constitutional monarchy was established in 1932. It was renamed Thailand in 1939. It was invaded by Japan in 1941. The name of Siam was restored in 1945. It was changed to the Kingdom of Thailand in 1949. December 5th (1927, the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej) is the National Day. Pursue an independent foreign policy. While continuing to adhere to all-round diplomacy, we should further strengthen economic diplomacy and emphasize cooperation among countries in the region. Established diplomatic relations with China on July 1, 1975. Flag of Thailand Rama IX, Bhumibol Adulyadej, current King of Thailand, ascended the throne in 1946 and crowned on May 5, 1950. He is the ninth king of the Chakri (Bangkok Dynasty) and currently the longest-serving head of state in the world. He has unparalleled influence in the political life of Thai people. Stamps, commemorative stamps featuring Rama IX. Thai currency, a Thai banknote featuring Rama IX. Yingluck and Hu Jintao's Grand Palace in Bangkok, tourism is one of Thailand's main sources of income. Gilded Buddha statues, the vast majority of Thais believe in Buddhism. Monuments of Northern Thailand. The sky rail extends in all directions. Traditional Thai means of transport. Public speedboat, a public speedboat that travels through the Chao Phraya River. Thailand's floating market has a long history of traditional statues, traditional statues in the Grand Palace. Cute kids, two Thai elementary school kids grimacing for the camera. Beautiful Thai college girl. Women selling fruits on the Chao Phraya River at the floating market. All kinds of seasonings in the market "Thai" delicious, mouth-watering curry pot. Wooden Buddha statues, Thais believe in Buddhism, and often invite Buddha statues to go home for decoration. "Thai" beautiful, Thai beauty dressed in traditional costumes. Southern island lost, downtown streets of Thailand. In the sunset, the Buddhist temple along the Chao Phraya River is outlined in dark silhouettes.