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Culture: Culture of Thailand In Thailand, any head is sacred or supreme in the truest sense of the word, it does not depend on what it is intended for. In accordance with the Thai religion, there is a spirit in the head that protects the life of a person. Therefore, touching someone else's head or stirring up their hair indicates that you wanted to offend the person. In no case should a person be hooked with a foot or an indecent part of the body. For the people of Thailand, a calm tone is considered normal. In no case do not need friendly pats on the shoulder, but the peculiarities of raising your voice: this behavior will cause the Thais to feel uncomfortable and humiliated. In the event that something does not suit you, you need to restrain your ardor and explain everything quietly and peacefully in a calm state. Don't try to speak loudly - you won't be heard! The language in Thailand has something in common with singing, or rather with the chirping of birds. Make an effort to sing along with them in the same tones, it will be an amazing success in the company and servants. Shoes are scrupulous in this country: they must be removed before entering the temple, and into the house. Even in the case when they invite you to visit and tactfully offer "you can not take off your shoes" anyway, it's better to take off your shoes. Sitting with legs crossed (as is customary in India or Asia) in some villages - according to Thai customs, it does not make sense even for a man. it will be considered an insult to others. People in Thailand are always smiling. Restrained behavior does not interfere with the cheerfulness of the people of the country. In all other understandings, Thais are balanced and normally relate to some of the shortcomings of people, in any case, very kindly. They are extremely hospitable, joyfully meet foreigners, especially if trips to Thailand make the country rich.
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Culture: Thailand is famous for its unique culture, the origins of which go back to a distant mysterious antiquity. It is believed that the first historically significant monuments date back to the Bronze Age, and the active development of religion, art and worldview as a whole began in the Middle Ages. At this time, Buddhism appeared on the territory of the modern country, which underwent characteristic changes and became an original Thai branch of the great teaching. In Thailand, many typical oriental traditions have taken on unique forms - this, in particular, applies to architecture. In the kingdom, rightfully considered fabulous, you will find many quaint palaces and amazing temples, the main feature of which is the rich decoration of mosaics and carvings. Thai walls are also interesting with their expressive decor - from the famous battlements in the shape of a lily to intricate paintings on religious themes. Of course, the capital, Bangkok, is literally riddled with sightseeing routes and does not leave indifferent even the most sophisticated aesthete. In addition, the city strikes with a harmonious combination of antiquity and modernity - despite a certain amount of Europeanization, both the state and its heart have managed to preserve their original features.
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Geographical position: The area of Thailand is 513.1 thousand km2 (50th place in the world). The population of Thailand is 67.1 million people (data for 2011, 20th in the world). The official language is Thai Ethnic composition: Thais 75%, Chinese 14%, Malays 3.5%, others (Vietnamese, Laotians, Indians, etc.) 7.5% Capital of Thailand: Bangkok (13º54´ N, 100º36´ E; 9,100 thousand inhabitants. Large cities: Chiang Mai (700 thousand inhabitants); Chiang Rai (150 thousand inhabitants) Climate: humid tropical, in the south - subequatorial. From May to September, rainy, warm, cloudy season with southwest monsoons, dry, cool weather from November to March with northeast monsoons, the southern isthmus is always hot and humid The country is located in Southeast Asia, in the southwestern part of the Indochina peninsula and the north of the Malacca peninsula Thailand is bordered by Cambodia and Laos to the east and northeast, Myanmar to the northwest and west, and Malaysia to the south. besides, one of the longest coastlines in the region - 1875 km only along the Gulf of Thailand, plus another 740 km along the Andaman Sea and about 400 - island (about 3219 km of coast). The northern and western regions of Thailand are occupied by the mountainous areas of the spurs of the Tanentahunji ridge (the highest point is Mount Inthanon, 2576 m), Dongphrayafai, Kravan, Khunthan, Bilau and others, stretching in the meridional direction almost across the entire country. In the east, the Korat sandstone plateau rises. At the same time, almost all the central regions of the country are occupied by the vast Menam lowland, and the southern part is occupied by low plains from the lower reaches of the Menam with characteristic low remnant mountains and ridges. The Malay Peninsula is also mountainous - along its entire length there is a chain of low (up to 1793 m) mountains Phuket, Luang and Bilau, in the region of the Kra Isthmus descending to a height of only 25 meters above sea level. The narrow coastline of the peninsula is covered with low hills with lush tropical greenery.
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Thailand Flag and coat of arms of the Kingdom of Thailand: Completed by: Semikopenko Yaroslav Yu-12 Siberian Polytechnic College
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Economy of Thailand: Thailand is an agro-industrial country. Agriculture: The share of agriculture in GDP is 10.7%, it employs half of the working population. The main agricultural crop is rice, which occupies a third of cultivated land. Industrial crops include sugar cane, cotton and jute. An important role is played by fishing (3 million tons of fish per year). Industry: The share of industry in GDP is 44.5%, it employs 14% of the working population. Mining: The share of this industry in total GDP is small (about 1.6%), but it provides a significant part of the country's export earnings. Thailand is one of the largest suppliers of tin and tungsten to the world market. Natural gas is being produced in coastal waters. Manufacturing: As in all "newly industrialized countries" to which Thailand belongs, the most rapid development of the manufacturing industry occurred in the 1990s. However, the Pacific economic crisis of 1997 caused a significant decline in production. Now the country has developed electronics, car assembly, jewelry and petrochemical industries. The textile and food industries are also developed.
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Architecture: Before the formation of the first major Thai state of Sukhothai, the regions of Thailand (and from the 12th century the whole country) were part of the Mon and Khmer states of Bapnom, Dvaravati, Chenla and Kambujadesh. After the fall of Cambujadesh, the Thai states of Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Bangkok became the main heirs of Cambodian culture, since there were no conditions for its development in Cambodia. Thai architecture originates from Cambodian. The entire development of Thai artistic culture is associated with Buddhism, which in the Thai version also included some Hindu motifs. In monumental architecture, the main types of buildings are the stupa and the temple. Thai stupas go back to the Mon and Khmer prototypes (prasang, prasat, chedi; the prefix "pra" means "holy"). The basis for the development of temples is vekhan - a building with brick or stone columns and a wooden roof. The most striking example of the architectural creativity of the Thais is the complex of temples and the Grand Royal Palace in Bangkok. The buildings located on the territory of the temples have a different form and meaning - these are usually sanctuaries, halls for religious ceremonies, libraries and schools. The walls can be decorated with scenes from the Hindu epic (Ramakien: King Rama 2 translated the Ramayana into Thai) and images of mythological animals. The sacred Bodhi tree is often found in the courtyard of monasteries. There are also numerous sculptures of mythical creatures with supernatural powers and guarding the monastery.
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King Rama IX of Thailand from the Chakri dynasty. He was born in 1927, ascended the throne in 1946, and has since experienced 20 prime ministers, 16 constitutions and 18 coup attempts. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest-reigning monarch in the world. And the richest King in Thailand is not only the head of state and supreme commander of the armed forces, but also the patron of all religions. Despite the fact that according to the constitution, the god-like king does not have real power, this does not prevent him from being the most powerful bearer of it. Some facts: The current king of Thailand is Rama IX. The king's wife is the daughter of the Thai ambassador to France, the king met her during his stay in Paris. Rama IX rules the country for more years than any other living monarch in the world, in addition, his reign (1946+) is the longest in Thai history. Thailand's system of succession to the throne allows women to rule; if the only son of the current king, after the death of the latter, renounces the throne, then his sister will rule the country. (Now, by the way, this is coming). The most respected kings of Thailand in its entire history are Rama V Chulalongkorn and the current Rama 9. The Thai state had the greatest military power during the reign of Ramkhamhaeng, in the 13th century. The man who has ruled the country longer than any monarch in the world and who has earned the immense loyalty of his people, seemed very far from the throne at the time of his birth in 1927 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA). By the way, he is the only Thai in the country who has dual citizenship - American and Thai. At that time, King Pratchathipok ruled the country, and several of his sons came first in the order of succession to the throne. Also alive were his father, Prince Mahidon Songla, who studied medicine at Harvard University, and his older brother, Prince Ananda Mahidon. It seemed that the future King Bhumi Pong Adulyadej would have a more or less ordinary life in relative obscurity, although no doubt strictly directed by his father, who wished to use his education and social position to improve the social welfare of the Siamese people. The Lord, however, judged otherwise. Prince Mahidon died in 1929, followed by the abdication of King Prajathipok in 1935. The young king Ananda Mahidon spent the first 11 years of his reign mainly in Switzerland with his mother, sister and younger brother, where he continued his education until he was called to his homeland due to the outbreak of World War II. In 1946, he died, and Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej, then 19 years old, unexpectedly became the ninth king of the Chakri dynasty. Subsequently, he returned to Lucerne to continue his education by studying political science, in accordance with his new role. Two years later, during a visit to Fontainebleau, he met the young and beautiful Mom Rachawong Sirikit Kittiyakar, daughter of the Thai Ambassador to France, HH Prince Nakkatrmongkla Kittiyakar.
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Political development: According to the constitution adopted on October 11, 1997, Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. The head of state is the king. He is also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the country. The current king is Bhumibol Adulyadej. Under the king, there is a Privy Council, consisting of 14 people. The highest legislative body is the bicameral National Assembly (Parliament), consisting of the Senate (268 people), appointed by the king, and the House of Representatives (357 people), directly elected by the population of the country for 4 years. Executive power belongs to the government headed by the prime minister. The current Prime Minister of Thailand is Thaksin Chinwat. Political parties: Democratic Party (headed by Chan Likphau), Liberal Democratic Party (Seri Tam), Thailand National Party (Chat Haik) and others. democracy as a form of government (despite differences in the understanding of the word "democracy", for example, in socialist North Vietnam and South Vietnam, monarchical Laos and "Buddhist-socialist" Burma), Thailand, never a colony, established no less nationalist rule in the form of a rigid military dictatorship. Moreover, throughout the entire post-war history until the end of the seventies, regular attempts to transition to democracy invariably ended in another military coup, of which there were 17 in the post-war period.
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The violence was stopped only after the intervention of King Rama IX (Bhumibol Adulyadej), who called for an end to the confrontation. Suchinda Kraprayun lost the support of his supporters and resigned. Anand Panyarachun again became his successor. In the new parliamentary elections in September 1992, a bloc of civil parties won the majority of seats. The government was headed by Chuan Leekpai, leader of the Democratic Party. As a result of the scandal that erupted around land reform, the coalition of civil parties broke up, and the prime minister was forced to dissolve parliament on May 19, 1995. After elections held in July, the government coalition was led by a former businessman and leader of the National Party, Banharn Silpa-archa. However, a year later, due to corruption in the government and the inability to manage the country's economy, a vote of no confidence was expressed in him, and in September 1996 parliament was dissolved. As a result of the November elections, a government led by General Chavalit Yongchayut came to power.
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Thailand in the late 20th century - early 21st century: Thailand in the late 20th - early 21st century: In the 1980s, political extremism began to decline, economic growth accelerated. The main source of foreign exchange was foreign tourism, which was partly stimulated by the flourishing of the sex business. Thailand's traditional textile exports have been relegated to the background. The emergence of a middle class accompanied the economic development of the country and determined the revival of opposition to military power, although the government of Prem Tinsulanonda pursued a balanced and liberal policy. In 1988, retired General Chatichai Chunhavan took over as prime minister, whose government was overthrown in another bloodless coup on February 23, 1991. Anand Panyarachun, a diplomat, was temporarily appointed to the post of prime minister. The constitution was suspended, martial law was introduced, and both houses of parliament were dissolved. In March 1992 parliamentary elections were held. They were won by the Samakhi Tham military party, which nominated General Suchind Kraprayun to the post of head of government. In May 1992, anti-government street demonstrations began in Bangkok. The government declared a state of emergency in the country and ordered the army units to open fire to disperse the demonstrators. This action provoked unrest in the capital and other cities.
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Transport: Airports in total - 106, including: with hard surface - 65 without hard surface - 41 Motor roads in total - 57403 km, including: with hard surface - 56542 km without hard surface - 861 km. Only about 500 km remained unpaved. roads Railways total - 4071 km Water transport total - 405 ships (more than 1000 grt) with a displacement of 2,640,857 grt / 4,043,938 deadweight. Trade: Exports: $128.2 billion Export items: ready-made clothing, fish and fish products, rice, rubber, jewelry, cars, computers, electronics Export partners: USA 15%, Japan 12.7%, China 9%, Singapore 6.4%, Hong Kong 5.5%, Malaysia 5.1% Imports: $113.4 billion Import items: capital goods, fuel Import partners: Japan 20.1%, China 10.6%, USA 6.7 %, Malaysia 6.6%, UAE 5.6%, Singapore 4.5% Energy: About 70% of electricity in Thailand is generated from natural gas. The sources of gas are the offshore Platong field located in the Gulf of Thailand, which is operated by Chevron. The second source of gas is LNG, the main supplier of which is Qatar. Natural gas consumption in the country is growing rapidly: if in 2004 Thailand used 24 billion cubic meters, then in 2010 it was already 37 billion cubic meters.
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The political structure of Thailand Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia, which managed to avoid colonization. Thanks to this, they managed to preserve their original culture. The government of Thailand is a constitutional monarchy headed by His Majesty the King, who is currently Punipon Adulyadej Aphisit Vetchachiva, the monarch of the Chakri dynasty. He has ruled the state for more than sixty years - this is the longest period of rule in the history of Thailand. Despite the fact that the king has lost absolute power, he still protects Buddhism, symbolizes unity and is the Supreme Commander. The current monarch has great authority, which is often used during political crises. The Thai Parliament is a bicameral National Assembly, which consists of a 150-seat Senate and a 480-seat House of Representatives. The leader of the party that has the majority in the House of Representatives usually becomes the prime minister. The members of both chambers are elected by the people. The exception is 50% of the Upper House called the Senate, they are appointed by the monarch. The House of Representatives is elected for 4 years and the Senate for 6 years.
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The constitution was adopted and repealed, then adopted again, often in an amended form. By the end of the 1970s, however, the political reality in Southeast Asia had changed radically. In neighboring countries, by this time, the word "democracy" had practically lost its original appeal, and the socialist united Vietnam, socialist Laos and Cambodia entered the scene, adopting the term "dictatorship of the proletariat", the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma, completely controlled by local armed forces. In another part of Southeast Asia - Malaysia and Indonesia, in the Catholic Philippines, the situation with democracy was no better. By the 1990s, a purely military government already existed in Burma, democracy was built in Cambodia with the help of a contingent of UN troops, Vietnam and Laos, following China, were looking for ways to combine the capitalist market with a socialist form of government, and in the south of the region, proclaimed democratic ideals were silently sacrificed to intense economic development. Thailand, having gone through the fire and water of internal political struggle, already in the eighties, during the premiership of Chatchai Chunghovan, turned out to be closer than all its neighbors to the realization of the dream of a really functioning democracy. The greatest shifts took place in Thai society in the nineties. Despite the fact that the military coup of 1991 nevertheless "wormed its way into the history of even the last ten years", however, it also took place under anti-corruption slogans, as a result of which the crystal clear and wise Anand Panyarachun became the prime minister, and a year later with little power returned to the hands of the people.
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refund imports. Rapid economic growth. Natural gas. Tourism. One of the world's main exporters of rice and rubber. Weaknesses: The economy is concentrated mainly around Bangkok. Insufficient supply of fresh water. Rapidly growing external debt. 60% of the population work in small farms.
Industry The share of industry in GDP is 44.5%, it employs 14% of the able-bodied population. Mining The share of this industry in total GDP is small (about 1.6%), but it provides a significant part of the country's export earnings. Thailand is one of the largest suppliers of tin and tungsten to the world market. Natural gas is being produced in coastal waters. Manufacturing Industry As in all the "newly industrialized countries" to which Thailand belongs, the most rapid development of the manufacturing industry occurred in the 1990s. However, the Pacific economic crisis of 1997 caused a significant decline in production. Now the country has developed electronics, car assembly, jewelry and petrochemical industries. The textile and food industries are also developed.
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Culture: Culture of Thailand In Thailand, any head is sacred or supreme in the truest sense of the word, it does not depend on what it is intended for. In accordance with the Thai religion, there is a spirit in the head that protects the life of a person. Therefore, touching someone else's head or stirring up their hair indicates that you wanted to offend the person. In no case should a person be hooked with a foot or an indecent part of the body. For the people of Thailand, a calm tone is considered normal. In no case do not need friendly pats on the shoulder, but the peculiarities of raising your voice: this behavior will cause the Thais to feel uncomfortable and humiliated. In the event that something does not suit you, you need to restrain your ardor and explain everything quietly and peacefully in a calm state. Don't try to speak loudly - you won't be heard! The language in Thailand has something in common with singing, or rather with the chirping of birds. Make an effort to sing along with them in the same tones, it will be an amazing success in the company and servants. Shoes are scrupulous in this country: they must be removed before entering the temple, and into the house. Even in the case when they invite you to visit and tactfully offer "you can not take off your shoes" anyway, it's better to take off your shoes. Sitting with legs crossed (as is customary in India or Asia) in some villages - according to Thai customs, it does not make sense even for a man. it will be considered an insult to others. People in Thailand are always smiling. Restrained behavior does not interfere with the cheerfulness of the people of the country. In all other understandings, Thais are balanced and normally relate to some of the shortcomings of people, in any case, very kindly. They are extremely hospitable, joyfully meet foreigners, especially if trips to Thailand make the country rich.
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Political development: According to the constitution adopted on October 11, 1997, Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. The head of state is the king. He is also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the country. The current king is Bhumibol Adulyadej. Under the king, there is a Privy Council, consisting of 14 people. The highest legislative body is the bicameral National Assembly (Parliament), consisting of the Senate (268 people), appointed by the king, and the House of Representatives (357 people), directly elected by the population of the country for 4 years. Executive power belongs to the government headed by the prime minister. The current Prime Minister of Thailand is Thaksin Chinwat. Political parties: Democratic Party (headed by Chan Likphau), Liberal Democratic Party (Seri Tam), Thailand National Party (Chat Haik) and others. democracy as a form of government (despite differences in the understanding of the word "democracy", for example, in socialist North Vietnam and South Vietnam, monarchical Laos and "Buddhist-socialist" Burma), Thailand, never a colony, established no less nationalist rule in the form of a rigid military dictatorship. Moreover, throughout the entire post-war history until the end of the seventies, regular attempts to transition to democracy invariably ended in another military coup, of which there were 17 in the post-war period.
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The constitution was adopted and repealed, then adopted again, often in an amended form. The constitution was adopted and repealed, then adopted again, often in an amended form. By the end of the 1970s, however, the political reality in Southeast Asia had changed radically. In neighboring countries, by this time, the word "democracy" had practically lost its original appeal, and the socialist united Vietnam, socialist Laos and Cambodia entered the scene, adopting the term "dictatorship of the proletariat", the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma, completely controlled by local armed forces. In another part of Southeast Asia - Malaysia and Indonesia, in the Catholic Philippines, the situation with democracy was no better. By the 1990s, a purely military government already existed in Burma, democracy was built in Cambodia with the help of a contingent of UN troops, Vietnam and Laos, following China, were looking for ways to combine the capitalist market with a socialist form of government, and in the south of the region, proclaimed democratic ideals were silently sacrificed to intense economic development. Thailand, having gone through the fire and water of internal political struggle, already in the eighties, during the premiership of Chatchai Chunghovan, turned out to be closer than all its neighbors to the realization of the dream of a really functioning democracy. The greatest shifts took place in Thai society in the nineties. Despite the fact that the military coup of 1991 nevertheless "wormed its way into the history of even the last ten years", however, it also took place under anti-corruption slogans, as a result of which the crystal clear and wise Anand Panyarachun became the prime minister, and a year later with little power returned to the hands of the people.
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King Rama IX of Thailand from the Chakri dynasty. He was born in 1927, ascended the throne in 1946, and has since experienced 20 prime ministers, 16 constitutions and 18 coup attempts. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest-reigning monarch in the world. And the richest King in Thailand is not only the head of state and supreme commander of the armed forces, but also the patron of all religions. Despite the fact that according to the constitution, the god-like king does not have real power, this does not prevent him from being the most powerful bearer of it. Some facts: The current king of Thailand is Rama IX. The king's wife is the daughter of the Thai ambassador to France, the king met her during his stay in Paris. Rama IX rules the country for more years than any other living monarch in the world, in addition, his reign (1946+) is the longest in Thai history. Thailand's system of succession to the throne allows women to rule; if the only son of the current king, after the death of the latter, renounces the throne, then his sister will rule the country. (Now, by the way, this is coming). The most respected kings of Thailand in its entire history are Rama V Chulalongkorn and the current Rama 9. The Thai state had the greatest military power during the reign of Ramkhamhaeng, in the 13th century. The man who has ruled the country longer than any monarch in the world and who has earned the immense loyalty of his people, seemed very far from the throne at the time of his birth in 1927 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA). By the way, he is the only Thai in the country who has dual citizenship - American and Thai. At that time, King Pratchathipok ruled the country, and several of his sons came first in the order of succession to the throne. Also alive were his father, Prince Mahidon Songla, who studied medicine at Harvard University, and his older brother, Prince Ananda Mahidon. It seemed that the future King Bhumi Pong Adulyadej would have a more or less ordinary life in relative obscurity, although no doubt strictly directed by his father, who wished to use his education and social position to improve the social welfare of the Siamese people. The Lord, however, judged otherwise. Prince Mahidon died in 1929, followed by the abdication of King Prajathipok in 1935. The young king Ananda Mahidon spent the first 11 years of his reign mainly in Switzerland with his mother, sister and younger brother, where he continued his education until he was called to his homeland due to the outbreak of World War II. In 1946, he died, and Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej, then 19 years old, unexpectedly became the ninth king of the Chakri dynasty. Subsequently, he returned to Lucerne to continue his education by studying political science, in accordance with his new role. Two years later, during a visit to Fontainebleau, he met the young and beautiful Mom Rachawong Sirikit Kittiyakar, daughter of the Thai Ambassador to France, HH Prince Nakkatrmongkla Kittiyakar.
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Thailand is the world-famous seaside resorts of Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui, a unique opportunity to visit the "City of Angels" Bangkok and experience the hospitality of the "Land of Smiles". Local time in Thailand differs from Greenwich Mean Time by 7 hours ahead, and from Moscow - by 4 hours ahead in winter time, in summer time - by 3 hours ahead.
The territory of the Kingdom of Thailand stretches for 1500 km from north to south and almost 800 km from west to east. In its geographical outline, Thailand resembles the head of an elephant. The "head" occupies the southern part of the Indochinese Peninsula, and the "trunk" performs a strip of land (less than 13 km wide) on the Malay Peninsula. They border on Thailand: Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Myanmar (Burma). In the north of Thailand, the spurs of the Himalayas covered with forests stretch. Their highest peak is Doi Inthanon (2595 m). In the east, surrounded by mountain ranges, the Korat mountain plateau stretches. In the west of the country, the Socrates mountain range is covered with impenetrable forests and serves as a kind of barrier between the central regions and Myanmar (Burma). The ridge also covers the northern part of the Malay Peninsula, which led to the mountainous terrain of southern Thailand. The southern coast of the country, with countless bays and beaches, is washed by the waves of the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean in the west and the South China with the Gulf of Thailand in the east.
Throughout its long history, Thailand has easily welcomed migrants, many of whom were writers, artists, sculptors and architects. Their craftsmanship helped enrich the local culture. About 70 million people live here. The population of Thailand is homogeneous, more than 90% of the population is literate, Buddhism prevails among religions. The current population of Thailand belongs to various ethnic groups. These are mainly Thais, Mons, Khmers, Laotians, Chinese, Malays, Persians and Indians themselves. As a result of this mixing, there are no Thais in Thailand with the typical Thai physique and face. Here you can meet tall and short, chubby, dark-skinned and fair-haired Thais. 80% of the population of Thailand is associated with agriculture. Many ancient traditions, religious rites and holidays are preserved in the countryside. POPULATION
More than 90% of Thais practice Theravadian Buddhism - the southern direction. In addition to the traditional morality that provides social cohesion and offers spiritual support, Buddhism has promoted the active development of arts and crafts. The multi-tiered temples of Thailand are works of high artistic skill. There is hardly a Thai family in which a family member - a man - would not study the teachings of the Buddha in a monastery. According to ancient tradition, every male Buddhist over twenty years of age, at least once in his life, is ordained to the priesthood for a period of five days to three months. This usually happens during the rainy season, when all the monks refrain from traveling and stay in their monasteries. Thais traditionally support the idea of freedom of conscience and religion, thanks to which Muslims, Christians, Hindus and Sikhs can freely practice their faith. religion
For the average tourist, written and spoken Thai seem incomprehensible. However, English is widely spoken. In Bangkok, for example, it is the main business. English and other European languages are spoken by the majority of employees in hotels, major travel agencies, shops and restaurants. LANGUAGE
The climate in Thailand is tropical and there are three distinct weather periods (seasons). The rainy season - lasts from May to October, throughout the country dominated by southeast monsoons, bringing heavy rains. Dry winter - lasts from November to February, when the weather is mild, and the daytime temperature is not much lower than the annual average. In the north, the temperature can drop to 0 C at night, and in Bangkok and the central part of the country it is about 16 C. In the south of the country, the temperature is much higher. The hot season is from March to May. At this time, strong heat and high humidity are set, and there is practically no precipitation.
In the eastern part of the country, its own special microclimate was formed (due to the violation of the natural environment - deforestation). It is characterized by uniform rainfall throughout the year. In September, there is a sharp increase in showers. The ideal place to stay in Thailand is winter. There is practically no rain at this time, and they do not interfere with hiking and a wonderful beach holiday. In the hot season, it is most preferable to relax on the islands, where the sea protects vacationers from the scorching heat. Conclusion: the geographical position of Thailand is favorable, the total area is 514 thousand square meters. km, there is access to the seas.
Respecting the past, Thais enjoy modern life to the fullest. And the greatest of all pleasures and pastimes is the ability to eat deliciously. Thai cuisine is a marvelous find for gourmets, it is characterized by richness and all kinds of spices and offers a huge selection of different dishes. Seafood is an integral part of Thai cuisine: fish, crab, lobster, shrimp, etc.
Tin plays the main role among the mineral resources of the country. The total possible reserves of tin ore are estimated at 1.5 million tons, and reliable - at 500 thousand tons. The ore is of very high quality. In terms of reserves, production and export of tin, Thailand ranks third in the world after Malaysia and Bolivia and second in Asia. an export-oriented industrial sector was created, primarily for the production of labor-intensive goods such as textiles, clothing, shoes, wood and wicker furniture, later - plastic goods, electrical appliances, the next stage - the assembly of electronics, cars, etc. late 1990s began to develop a high-tech sector for the production of parts for computers, parts for the automotive industry.
Thailand is an agro-industrial country with a pronounced export orientation. Main crop: rice Traditional export commodities were rice, rubber, tin. In addition to rice, the export of which Thailand ranks first in the world (in 2000, its exports amounted to 6.14 million tons), exports are tapioca, canned fruits, frozen seafood, poultry, palm oil, rubber, flowers (orchids ). Thailand occupies a leading position in the export of agricultural products.
