Bangkok is one of the hottest cities in the world.Thailand is called Prathet Thai in Thai, which means “land of the free”.These are just some interesting facts about Thailand: The Kingdom of Thailand, which was called Siam until 1939, is one of Southeast Asia’s hottest tourist destinations. The country has yet to fully legalize gambling, but Thai players aren’t waiting for the green light. Debates about gambling regulation in Thailand have continued for ages.