2. Amazing Thailand

3. Country Name Former: ▫Siam Conventional long form: ▫Kingdom of Thailand Conventional short form: ▫Thailand

4. 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

5. 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 80 s °F

6. Language Thai 44 consonants 18 vowels (32 forms) 5 Tones (4 tone marks) Four major dialects

7. Thai Language

8. Religions

9. Government and Politics Type of government : Constitutional monarchy Capital city : Bangkok Administrative divisions : 76 provinces

10. 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

11. 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)

12. Currency Notes and Coins 100 satang = 1 baht

13. Thai Food Rice is the main food that is eaten nearly every meal.

14. Thai Cuisine and Tastes

15. 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

16. 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.

17. Thai Arts

19. 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”

20. Muay Thai

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