Thailand
made by: Jordan Schaecher
About Thailand
Physical Features
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Where is Thailand?
History
- In 1238 the kingdom of Sukhothai was established.
- In 1350 the kingdom of Ayutthaya takes over Sukhothai.
- In 1569 the Burmese invaded and concurred Ayutthaya.
- Thousands of years ago, the people of Ban Chiang lived in what is now Thailand.
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People and Places
- Most people speak Thai, but others speak Lao, Khmer, Chinese, Mayla, and even some English.
- Their most popular religion is Buddism.
- Thailand is just larger than Spain and it is two times the size of Wyoming.
- It never gets cold in Thailand.
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Lifestyle Part 1
- They have three New Year celebrations.
- Loi Krathong is a festival that comes up on the twelfth full moon of the year.
- The families always eat together.
- Some favorite dishes include pan-fried noodles and barbecued meat on a stick with peanut sauce.
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Society
- Thai people travel in buses, taxis, cars, and trains.
- They have floating markets in the river, so people hop in boats and go to different markets.
- The head of the state is King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
- The voting age is eighteen years of age.
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Lifestyle Part 2
- Children have to take English and computer classes.
- Kids always wear uniforms to school.
- Some children have to have short hair to go to school. It is somewhat a requirement.
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This is Thailand's flag......
Sources
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Culture Grams
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