Thailand is located in Southeast Asia between the South China Sea, Gulf of Thailand, and Andaman Sea. It has a population of 66 million people and its capital and largest city is Bangkok. Thailand was never colonized and its culture incorporates many regional influences, with Thai being the dominant language though some minority languages are also spoken. Some notable celebrations include Songkran (Thai New Year), Loi Krathong, and the Queen's birthday. Thai cuisine prominently features rice, soups, curries, seafood, and peanuts. The country has a diverse landscape and economy based around agriculture including rice. Famous landmarks include the Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, and islands like Ko Tao and Railay known

2.  Welcome to Thailand! For the next couple
slides we will learn some things about
Thailand. I hope you like my slide show.

3. Thailand is located in Southeastern Asia. It
is near the South China Sea, Gulf of
Thailand and Andaman Sea too. The
countries closest to Thailand are Vietnam,
Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia,
Malaysia and Indonesia.

4.  Its name used to be Siam, now its official
name is the Kingdom of Thailand
 Population: 66 million
 Currency: baht
 Thailand is the only Southeast Asian nation
that has never been colonized
 How to say “Hello” in Thai =
› Sa-wat-dee kraup (male speaker)
Sa-wat-dee Kah (female speaker)

5.  Thai language is very different from English.
So if we say “Kingdom of Thailand” they
would say: แห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย. Thai people
speak many different languages. 93.5%
speak Daic languages, 2% speak astro-
astatic, languages,1% speak Tibeto- Burman
languages and a mere 0.2% speak Hmong-
mien languages.

6.  Bangkok is the capital
and largest city
 Is one of the most
visited cities in the
world
 Has been going
through rapid growth,
now a world class city

7. Bangkok’s Full Name
Krung Thep Mahanakhon
Amon Rattanakosin
Mahinthara Ayuthaya
Mahadilok Phop Noppharat
Ratchathani Burirom
Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan
Amon Piman Awatan Sathit
Sakkathattiya Witsanukam
Prasit.
What It Means
« The city of angels, the great
city, the residence of the
Emerald Buddha, the
impregnable city of God Indra,
the grand capital of the world
carved with nine precious gems,
happy city, rich within the
enormous Royal Palace similar
to the heavenly kingdom ,realm
of the reincarnated god, a city
offered to Indra and built by
Vishnukarn.

8.  One historical event is Vesakha. It is a holiday started by the
Buddhists. It is celebrated in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sir Lanka
and the Southeastern Asian Countries . It is sometimes called
Buddha's birthday.

9.  A second historical event is the Songkran Festival. It is a new years
celebration. It lasts from April 13 to April 15. Songkran has been
celebrated for a very long time.

10.  The most unique Asian mothers day takes place in Thailand. It is
celebrated on August 12 the Queen’s birthday. Therefore it is
celebrated on that day to honor her.

11.  One unique celebration is the Chinese New Year. This celebration includes
religious rites as well as family and social gatherings too. Finally, food is a very
important part of the celebration.

12.  The Queen’s birthday is also a big celebration! On her Birthday
many houses are decorated through out Thailand. They also have
public buildings decorated!(Her Birthday is on my Birthday August
12th. )

13.  Loi Krathong is also a major celebration. This is celebrated in
November. People float baskets of flowers on the water to ask for
forgiveness from the goddess of the river. Her name is Phra Mae
KongKha.

14.  Thai food is usually spicy, with a complex mix of flavours
 Rice is a staple and is served with most meals (the word for ‘rice’ and
‘food’ is the same)
 Soup is very important
 Peanut sauces, green curries, chilis, seafood
 Pad Thai is a national favourite

15.  The colors of the Thailand flag are white, red
and blue. Red stands for Thailand's nation.
White stands for the country’s main religion.
Blue stands for the Thai monarchy/royal
family.(blue is also Thailand's national
color)The striped pattern on the flag is red,
white, blue , white, red.

16.  Thailand's major resource is rice. Fact: most
Americans believe that all imported rice comes
from China but actually it comes from Thailand.
Thai people use some rice for cooking but a lot
of the rice goes to places around the world like
America . Thailand grows a lot of rice. Other
natural resources are tin, rubber, natural gas,
tungsten, tantalum, timber, lead, fish, gypsum,
fluorite, lignite and arable land.

17. One unique place is the grand palace. The grand palace has a wide
range of architectural styles. The grand palace also includes the Wat
Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha. The Emerald Buddha is a
legend first to be known in India. He is made out of green jade and he
wears gold clothing.

18.  Another unique place is Kho Tao. It is what they call a turtle island.
It is a small island and located near the gulf of Thailand. This is a
very popular place in the world to learn how to dive.

19.  Lastly , Railay a is small peninsula. You can only get there by boat
due the cliffs cutting off access to the main land. It is also very
popular because of its relaxing beaches and quietness.

21.  I really hope you enjoyed my slide show!