amazing thailand country name former: ▫siam conventional long form: ▫kingdom of thailand...
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WELCOME TO
THAILAND
Amazing Thailand
Country Name
•Former:▫Siam
•Conventional long form:▫Kingdom of Thailand
•Conventional short form:▫Thailand
Thai Flag• Red – the blood spilt to
maintain Thailand's independence
• White – the purity and is the color of Buddhism which is the country's main religion
• Blue – the Thai monarchy
Weather and Climate
•Three seasons▫Summer : March – May
Mid-80s°F to 100°F
▫Rainy season : Mid-May – September Mid-80s°F to 90s°F Average humidity : 90 to 100 percent
▫Winter : November – February Upper 70s°F to low 80s°F
Language• Thai
• 44 consonants
• 18 vowels (32 forms)
• 5 Tones (4 tone marks)
• Four major dialects
Thai Language
Religions
94.6%
4.6%
0.7% 0.1%
Religions in Thailand
BuddhistsMuslimsChristiansOthers
Government and Politics
• Type of government : • Constitutional
monarchy
• Capital city :• Bangkok
• Administrative divisions :
• 76 provinces
Do you know…?
•Bangkok’s full name is the world’s longest place name.▫Krungthep mahanakon boworn ratanakosin
mahintarayudyaya mahadilop popnoparatanarajthani burirom udomrajniwesmahasatarn amornpimarn avatasatit sakattiyavisanukamphrasit
The King of Thailand
• His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej
• King Rama IX of the Chakkri dynasty
• The longest-serving monarch in the world
• 63 years (2009)
Currency Notes and Coins
• 100 satang = 1 baht
Thai Food
•Rice is the main food that is eaten nearly every meal.
Thai Cuisine and Tastes
Thai Food• The main ingredients
normally used in Thai food are▫ Hot peppers
▫ Lime juice
▫ Lemon grass
▫ Peanuts
▫ Ginger
▫ Coconut and coconut milk
▫ Coriander
▫ Garlic
▫ Basil and mint
▫ Onion
▫ Tomatoes
Thai Desserts
•In the past, desserts would be served only in important ceremonies.
•Consequently, some of Thai desserts have names with good meanings and very complicated to make.
Thai Arts
Thai Arts
Muay Thai
•Thailand’s national sport•At the beginning and end of
the fight, the two fighters are making a dance made to thank their teacher and the spirits.
•“The Dance”
Muay Thai
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION…!!!