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The king has little direct power under the constitution but is a symbol of national identity and unity. King Bhumibol--who has been on the throne since 1946--commands enormous popular respect and moral authority, which he has used on occasion to resolve political crises that have threatened national stability. Thailand's legal system blends principles...
The Thai economy is export-dependent, with exports accounting for 60% of GDP. Thailand's recovery from the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis relied largely on external demand from the United States and other foreign markets. The Thaksin government took office in February 2001 with the intention of stimulating domestic demand and reducing Thailand's reliance...
Cultural Guidelines Do Smile. Greet people. It is almost impossible to be overly friendly. You will be amazed at how many will remember your name if you give it. Don't Don't take offence at questions like quot;Are you married? quot; quot;How much money do you earn? quot; No harm is meant by these queries. Do Try to eat Thai food. It's not all spicy....
Southeast Asia has been inhabited for more than half a million years. Recent archaeological studies suggest that by 4000 B.C., communities in what is now Thailand had emerged as centers of early bronze metallurgy. This development, along with the cultivation of wet rice, provided the impetus for social and political organization. Research suggests that...
Location: Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma Map references: Southeast Asia Area: total area: 513,115 sq km (198,114 sq.mi) land area: 511,770 sq km comparative area: about the size of Texas Land boundaries: total 4,863 km, Burma 1,800 km, Cambodia 803 km, Laos 1,754 km, Malaysia 506 km Coastline:...
Thailand's population is relatively homogeneous. More than 85% speak a dialect of Thai and share a common culture. This core population includes the central Thai (33.7% of the population, including Bangkok), Northeastern Thai (34.2%), northern Thai (18.8%), and southern Thai (13.3%). The language of the central Thai population is the language taught...
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