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Today, THAILAND will be our next destination

The KINGDOM of THAILAND

History

Alternative Names of Thailand

Central Tai

Siam

Siamese

• associated with dominant ethnic groups

• was never under European Colonial Rule

• was an absolute monarchy

• 1939 – Siam, the former name of the country was changed to Thailand

• identity" was coined in the late 1950s

• there are approximately 75 distinct ethno-linguistic groups but Central Tai is the dominant with 36% of the population as members

The King and Queen of Thailand

Bhumibol Adulyadej(Rama IX) , is the longest-reigning monarch in the world today, as well as Thailand's longest-reigning king ever.

Cultures and Customs(w/ the Do’s and Don’t’s in Thailand)

The Wedding Ceremony

Religion in Thailand

• Thailand is predominantly a Theravada Buddhist country but there are minorities like the Phra Nyanasamvara SuvaddhanaMahathera and Muslims as well.

What Thai People Believe

• Thai’s believe in spirits, luck, and gods that will bring then blessings and prosperity.

Do’s

• Respect anything to do with The King, The Royal Family and Buddha.

• Always remove your shoes or footwear before entering a temple, someone’s home and even some shops.

• Become involved either with the consumption or sale of illegal drugs.

• Have a relaxed attitude and try to always stay calm.

• Always treat Buddhist Monks with the upmost respect.

• Try to learn a couple of Thai phrases such as:

‘hello’ /sa wa dee khap/ or /ka/

‘thank you’ / kop khun khap / or /ka/

(men say ‘khap’, women say ‘ka’).

Thai people really appreciate it!

Don’t’s

• Don’t be disrespectful in any way, shape or form to the Royal Family or to the Buddhist religion.

• Don’t raise your voice or get angry as it is a sign of disrespect in Thailand. Never become aggressive.

• Do not touch a Thai person on the head.

• Use your feet to point at anything.

Famous Places

Phanom Rung

Chiang Mai Night Bazaar

Ayuthaya

Bangkok

Thai Chiang Rai

Thai–khao SokNational Park

Did you enjoy our visit in Thailand?

Answer the Following Questions

1. What are their customs and traditions?

2. What landmarks are they noted for?

3. Do they have a culture similar to us?

4. What does this imply?