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Founding of the Sukhothai Kingdom (1238)

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Founding of the Sukhothai Kingdom (1238)

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The Sukhothai Kingdom is considered the first Thai kingdom and the birthplace of Thai language and culture.

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Thailand has a mixed economy; which is a free-market principles with some government regulation.

Thailand´s economy is classified as a newly industrialized country and is one of the largest economies in Southeast Asia.

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Located at the Phuket island, Kamala Beach is a pretty landmark that you should visit if you go to Thailand

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Bangkok means "The wild plum village", and is the capital of Thailand. It's filled with palaces, large buildings and lots of markets and shrines you can visit anytime.

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Around 90% of Thais are Buddhists.

Temples (called wats) are everywhere and central to daily life.

Monks are respected and often consulted for spiritual advice.

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Thailand's gastronomy includes lots of veggies, seafood and spicy condiments.

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Pad thai is a stir-fry noodle dish, usually topped with seafood and dried nuts.

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Thailand has a big market culture, and it's common to eat different street foods in here. Usually it includes deepfried pastries and/or seafood.

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Thai (ภาษาไทย - Phasa Thai)

It uses it´s own script, which envolves old scripts.

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It's a famous temple with a giant Buddha, decorated with golden ornaments and twelve structures surrounding the main, nine-story shrine.

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Tone: Thai has five different tones; mid, low, falling, high, and rising. The tone of a word can change its meaning completely.

No spaces between words: Thai writing doesn’t use spaces between words, only between sentences.

Loanwords: Thai includes many loanwords from Sanskrit, Pali, Khmer, Chinese and English.

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Isan (in the northeast) – closely related to Lao.

Northern Thai (Lanna) – spoken in Chiang Mai and surrounding areas.

Southern Thai – spoken in the southern provinces.

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Tourism: A vital source of income; Bangkok and islands like Phuket are global attractions.

Agriculture: Thailand is a top exporter of rice, rubber, sugar and seafood.

Manufacturing: Is strong in cars, electronics, textiles and processed food.

Electronics & Technology: Strong in the production of hard drives.

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Thailand is highly export-dependent, with exports making up over 60% of GDP. (gross domestic product)

Main exports: computers, electrical appliances, rubber, rice and seafood.

Main trading partners: China, Japan, USA.

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Income inequality: Big gap between urban and rural areas.

Political instability: Changes in government can impact investor confidence.

Aging population: Population puts pressure on the workforce and social systems.

Environmental issues: Some exaples are: concerning water, deforestation, and pollution.

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Is on a strategic location in Southeast Asia, great for trade and tourism.

Strong infrastructure for manufacturing.

Large and diverse agricultural base.

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The Ayutthaya Kingdom was a golden age of Siam, known for its international trade and cultural achievements.

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Founding of Bangkok and the Chakri Dynasty (1782)

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Founding of Bangkok and the Chakri Dynasty (1782)

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After the fall of Ayutthaya, King Rama I established the Chakri Dynasty and founded Bangkok as the new capital.

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A bloodless coup that transformed Thailand from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy.

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The passing of Thailand's longest-reigning monarch led to a year of national mourning.

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Deep respect for the royal family, especially the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX).

Portraits of the king are seen in homes, businesses, and public spaces.

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Dances like Khon (masked dance drama) and Lakhon tell epic stories.

Traditional instruments include the ranat (xylophone) and khong wong (gong circle).

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Songkran (Thai New Year): Famous for water fights and family blessings in April.

Loy Krathong: Floating lanterns and flower baskets in rivers to pay respect to water spirits.

Yi Peng: Sky lantern release in northern Thailand (Chiang Mai is famous for it).

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Thai temples are ornate with multi-tiered roofs, golden statues, and nagas (serpent-like guardians).

Traditional Thai houses are raised on stilts and made from teak wood.

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Traditional Thai massage combines acupressure and yoga-like stretches.

Originates from ancient healing traditions and Buddhist philosophy.