1. By Charlotte Newton 6V

2.  History  Religion  Language  Traditions  Food  Dress  Customs CONTENTS Thai Flag

3. Around 700 years old Hierarchy (run by a Royal Family) Ancient Civilizations: 1. Dvaravati 2. Si Kottaboon 3. South Thailand Modern Democracy HISTORY

4. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is a big part of:  Government  Armed Forces  Upholder of the Buddhist Religion in Thailand  Part of many cultural Ritual Functions It’s a jail able offence to dis the King. Born the 5 th December 1927at Mount Auburn Hospital Worlds longest serving head of state ROYAL FAMILY

5. Freedom of Religion Buddhism 94.6% Muslims 4.6% Christians 0.7% Islam, Hindu, Jewish, Sikhism 0.1% RELIGION

6. Official language is Thai Writing: Thai Script Not a true alphabet but an abugida Thai has its own set of Thai numerals, which are based on the Hindu Arabic numeral system 44 consonants representing 21 distinct consonant sounds Thailand LANGUAGE

7. Food Thai food is commonly know for the mix of flavours from ingredients. Dress Women traditional dress usually wear a one-shouldered dress with a flowing or a tube skirt. Men usually wear a shirt and pants similar to western style. Traditional clothing is mostly silk. TRADITIONS

8. No touching people’s heads No showing feet to others Take shoes off when entering a temple/house wai Greet others with ‘wai’ Do not draw attention to yourself Speak in soft tones CUSTOMS A woman doing a welcoming ‘Wai’

9. A recent survey show that Thai people most value:  Concern  Self-restraint  Consideration VALUES

10. A common Buddhist saying WE ARE WHAT WE THINK. ALL THAT WE ARE ARISES WITH OUR THOUGHTS. WITH OUR THOUGHTS, WE MAKE OUR WORLD.

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