Thailand
By: Hannah B 1st period
Paradise!
Ko Phi Phi
Ko Phi Phi a small archipelago in Southern Thailand. It is a white, sandy beach with high limestone rocks. Ko Phi Phi is also very popular as a beach and is a very beautiful place to visit. This extraordinary beach is one of the top Tourist attractions in Thailand.
Thailand's Flag
This flag represents the amazing country of Thailand. The blue indicates being a monarchy, The red means the nation and the blood of life and the white represents Buddhism.
Grand Palace
The Grand Palace was started in 1782. It includes the Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha, one of the oldest and most famous statues of the Buddha in the world. This palace also a very popular tourist attraction.
Slogan- "Paradise is found...in Thailand"
Geography and Climate
Daen Lao Range
Here is the Daen Lao Range it covers some of Northern Thailand.
Beaches of Thailand
Beautiful beaches covers Thailand, and here is one of them.
Beautiful Day
Here is a normal day in Thailand with a nice walk on an elephant making it very enjoyable with the sunny weather.
People and Culture
Thailand's culture are influenced by India, China, and Cambodia. The beliefs of Buddhism was introduced to Thailand during the reign of Asoka, the great Indian emperor. This influenced many people to Thailand's culture. Another culture of Thailand is their food, they are very famous for their spicy food and also sour, sweet, salty, and bitter. This is called Thai Cuisine.
Culture and Baby
In this picture you can see a Thai baby wearing a very cultural hat and jacket/shirt.
Costumes
Here is a lady with a traditional Thai people costume. With this costume she also has very traditional jewelry.
The kids of Thailand
Kids are in their school uniform having a normal and fun day at school.
Dance
Dance is also also a culture of dance. This is a way they express their feelings.
Young Life
Here is a young girl enjoying her yummy Thai food.
Meditation
People of Thailand meditating and concentrating, this also follows along with Thailand's culture.
Government and Citizenship
To protect human rights the military junta, a Council for National Security, made a Constitution in 2007 stated that "The human dignity, rights, liberty and equality of the people shall be protected." Because of this people are able to vote at the age of 18, voters must be a national of Thailand; if not by birth then by being a citizen for 5 years, and has to be registered ninety days before the election at his constituency. Women of Thailand started voting in 1932 and has many rights since then.
Kids in Thailand have many parts to school, they have pre-school, primary school(elementary and some of middle school 1-6), secondary school(high school), and post-secondary education (college).
The justice system of Thailand are based on the civil can and influenced by the common law. Like the United States Thailand has many laws like the Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Immigration Law to keep citizens of Thailand safe.
Queen Sirikit and King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Queen Sirikit and King Bhumibol Adulyadej waving to the people of Thailand. Notice how they are very nicely dressed because they are head of Thailand.
Prime Minister
Elected in 2011, Yingluck Shinawatra is the 23rd Prime Minister and the first women Prime Minister.
Government House
This Government House is like Washington D.C. where many important meetings and such go on.
Economy
Gross domestic product (GDP) or total value of goods produced and services provided in a country during one year is remaining very low. The economy is also very productive in their in industries of tourism, agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The economy also a bid part in manufacturing to two automakers well known of Toyota and Honda.
Thailand exports electronics, computers and integrated circuits, rice, fuel & lubricants to Japan, North America, and Europe.
An import is any good or service brought into one country from another country in a legitimate fashion, used in trade. Import goods or services are provided by foreign producers. Thailand imports $196.3 billion dollars worth of goods.
Money of Thailand
The currency of Thailand is Thai Baht.
Imports and Exports
Thailand imports and exports many things such as rice and fuel to foreign countries.
Car Industries
Thailand manufactures cars such as Honda and Toyota, here is is a picture of Thai people making cars to ship around the world.