6. CULTURE
•The culture of Thailand has evolved greatly
over time, from its relative isolation during
the Sukhothai era, to its more contemporary
Ayutthaya era, which absorbed influences
from all over Asia. Limited Indian, Chinese,
Burmese, Khmer and other Southeast Asian
influences are still evident in traditional
Thai culture.
7. TRADITIONS
•Don't Touch The Head. It is important that
you don't touch a Thai person's head or
ruffle their hair.
•Take Off Your Shoes, Always!
• Ducking Down When Walking Between
Two People.
• Don't Point!
8. BELIEFS
•Excluding the law that states the King
must be Buddhist, there is no official
Thailand religion, meaning all Thai
people enjoy religious freedom.
However, Buddhism is the most
common Thailand religion with
approximately 95% of the population
following this Theravada religion.
18. READINGTHE SELECTION
Read the selection. Find out
what Filipino traditions and
beliefs are practiced byThais
as depicted in this selection.
Discover, too, the attractions
inThailand.
20. WHO’S NEXT?
Directions:
The class will be divided into 4 groups. Each group
will be assigned a name—WHO, WHAT,WHERE and
WHY. Putting in mind the name of the group, create
3 questions based from the reading text (with
corresponding answers) starting with the
interrogatives above, which at the same time is the
name of the group you belong to.
21. GroupWho will answer the questions of GroupWhat.
GroupWhere that of GroupWHY,Then exchange tasks.
Each group is assigned to check the output of each
other.
The group to earn the highest point is declared the
winner.
22. GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. Why is Bangkok considered as the " City
of Angels"?
2. Who is the author of the selection?
3. Where is the setting ?
4. What are the different places mentioned?
