The document provides information about Thai culture and etiquette. It discusses the meaning of the Thai flag which represents the nation, Buddhism, and the monarchy. It also outlines several cultural customs like performing the wai gesture to show respect and not touching others' heads or feet. The document notes that Buddhism is the main religion and encourages learning about it. It describes transportation options in Thailand like buses, trains, and planes for traveling between cities and includes a map of major Thai cities. It concludes with greetings in Thai.

1. A simple introduction by: Kamille
Nikole Hueysuwan
Florido

2. The Thai Flag
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3. MEANING of the Thai
flag
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NATION and its people
RELIGION ; Theravada
Buddhism
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MONARCHY; The King
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4. Don’t point your foot to anyone.
• The foot is considered the dirtiest part of your body.
Always do the ‘wai’ to show respect.
• The ‘wai’ is when you make your hands in prayer form while bowing your
head.
As much as possible, don’t touch other people’s heads.
• The head is considered the holiest part of your body.
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5. Do respect the King.
• The King is like the father of Thailand. His
pictures must be on every building.
Don’t step on any coin or bill.
• Every coin and bill in Thailand has the King’s
face.
Do respect the national anthem.
• Do respect the national anthem.
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6. KNOW that BUDDHISM is the religion
of most Thais. Learn more about
Buddhism to understand Thai
culture.*
* This will not be discussed in this presentation because it is more
about religion than Thailand itself as a whole 
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7. Travelling…
There are buses that travel to almost every area/city in
Thailand. This takes hours to get to a place since there are 2-3
stops for people to grab something to eat. There are also
trains, but it may take even longer time. If you are in a hurry
or have a limited time in the country, you can ride planes;
which may take about an hour to an hour and a half.
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8. B A NGK OK
CHI ANG
MA I
PHUKET
PATTAYA
KRABI
L A MP A N G
CHI ANG
RAI
HUA HI N
AYUT T HAY
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9. SAWASDEE KA!
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