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THE OVERVIEW OF THAILAND The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist kingdom almost equidistant…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

THAILAND LANGUAGE

The Thai language is the national and official language of Thailand and the mother tongue of the Thai people, Thailand’s dominant ethnic group. However,…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

THAILAND EDUCATION SYSTEM

Education System in Thailand Education in Thailand is provided mainly by the Thai government through the Ministry of Education from pre-school to senior high…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

THAILAND RELIGIONS

THAILAND RELIGIONS According to the last census (2000) 94.7% of Thais are Buddhists of the Theravada tradition. Muslims are the second largest religious group…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

THAILAND NATIONAL FLAG

The flag of the Kingdom of Thailand shows five horizontal stripes in the colours red, white, blue, white and red, with the middle blue…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

THAILAND ETHNIC MINORITIES

THAILAND ETHNIC MINORITIES Thailand contains more than 30 ethnic groups varying in history, language, religion, appearance, and patterns of livelihood. However, the Thai, akin…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

THAILAND TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS

THAILAND TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS Many of Thailand’s annual events are determined by the lunar calendar, so dates change from year to year, this is particularly…

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30 November, 1999Thailand

THAILAND CUSTOMS AND HABITS

THAILAND CUSTOMS AND HABITS THE HEADS AND FEETTaboos exist on some parts of the body that have little significance in Western culture. For example,…

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