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Thailand. By Arlee Skelton. The History of Thailand. Modern humans first settled the area that is now Thailand about 100,000 years ago . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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ThailandBy Arlee Skelton
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• Modern humans first settled the area that is now Thailand about 100,000 years ago.
• They immigrated into Southeast Asia and began inventing new technology, (watercrafts, fishing tools, farming techniques) they began a small settlement that developed the first Kingdoms.
• Regional rulers divvied up resources and land, but all were displaced when the Thai people immigrated into the area from southern China.
• Around the 10th century A.D. ethnic Thais invaded the Khmer empire and establishing the Sukhothai Kingdom.
The History of Thailand
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• Their rival the Ayutthaya subjecting the Sukhothai and dominating most of southern and central Thailand.
• In 1932, the military forces transformed the country into a constitutional monarchy.
• Formerly called Siam, the country was officially renamed Thailand in 1939
• The current monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, came to the throne in 1946.
• Since 1973, power has moved from military to civilian hands repeatedly.
The History of Thailand
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• Size: 513,115 sq km (196,512 sq miles)
• Population: 64,076,033
• Capital: Bangkok
• Ethnicities: Thai, Chinese, and Malay
• Languages: Thai, Yawi
• Religions: Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Hindu
• Currency: Baht
• Government: Constitutional Monarchy
• Head Of State: King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thailand Today
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Geographical Location
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• Thailand's name means “Land of the free.”
• Thailand is home to the world’s largest gold Buddha, the largest
crocodile farm, the largest restaurant, the longest single-span
suspension bridge, and the world’s tallest hotel.
• Thailand is the world’s 51st largest country.
• Each year, around six million foreign tourists visit Thailand.
Thailand has also attracted many expatriates from developed
countries.
Thailand Interesting Facts
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The Ancient City
Virtual Tour
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The Reclining Buddha
Virtual Tour
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Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
Virtual Tour
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Khao San Road
Virtual Tour
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Chiang Mai
Virtual Tour
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Flying to Thailand
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Flying to Thailand
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Work CitedPictures
• http://www.friendlyplanet.com/incredible-thailand-2012.html
• http://cwfoodtravel.blogspot.com/2011/08/bangkok-2011-khao-san-road-area.html
• http://thailandforvisitors.com/thaimuse.html
• http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/th.htm
• http://www.bollylocations.com/PtoT/R112011.php
Web Sites
• ed. "Travel.State.Gov." Thailand. U.S. Department of State, 8 2011. Web. 13 Nov 2012. <http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1040
• ed. "Asia and Oceania." Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Crown, 24 2012. Web. 13 Nov 2012. <http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/country-profile/asia- oceania/thailand?profile=history>.
• Kallie, Szczepanski. "Thailand Facts and History." About.com. Web. 13 Nov 2012. <http://asianhistory.about.com/od/thailand/p/ThailandProfile.htm>.
• ed. "61 Interesting Facts about Thailand." Random Facts. N.p., 26 2012. Web. 13 Nov 2012. <http://facts.randomhistory.com/interesting-facts-about-thailand.html>.
• ed. "Flights From Detroit from Bangkok." Google. N.p.. Web. 13 Nov 2012. <https://www.google.com/flights/?hl=en#search;f=DTW,DET,YIP;t=BKK;q=Fly+from+dtw+to+bkk;d =2012-11-25;r=2012-11-29;a=UA