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

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