Thailand can say that they used to use elephants to fight wars! Even though they’ve stopped doing that, elephants are still used in construction! You see, Thailand may be small, but it has culture, history, and weird facts just like any other country. Want to know more? มาค้นพบ ในประเทศไทย, or as they say in English, come discover Thailand!
Thailand is in Southeast Asia and is shaped like an elephant's head and trunk. It is roughly 200,000 square miles, about 2 times as big as Wyoming. Thailand borders 3 countries Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. As far as water, Thailand borders the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. Even though Thailand is small, it has a large population of 68 million people. For the past few years, people have been moving out …show more content…
The Mon were immediately overpowered. This was during the 11th century. The Khmer, who now controlled the area, adapted Indian customs from those original people. Then, in 1238, a kingdom in Thailand stopped paying their tribute to the Khmer Empire. This kingdom was called the Sukhothai. They threw the Khmer out of their land. Then in 1279, one of the greatest rulers of Thailand came to power, Ramkhamhaeng. Under his rule, the Sukhothai kingdom took over some of the Khmer’s remaining land. But he was not only famous for that, he told people to appreciate the arts, and he created an …show more content…
About 40 percent of people in Thailand are farmers, who either grow food or raise animals. 30 percent of Thai work in the industry field, manufacturing cars, clothes or electronics. The rest of the population has an assortment of jobs, from Education to Banking. About 95 percent of all people who live in Thailand are Buddhists, which is the official religion of Thailand. Thai people are very respectful towards other religions, and it is in the constitution that people will be given the right of freedom in religion. 4 percent of people in Thailand are Islamic, and the remaining one percent of people in Thailand follow Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, or Christianity. As far as language, Thai is the most common and official language. Many Thai also speak English and are happy to help any confused travelers who speak English. Thailand is home to beautiful rainforests, breathtaking beaches, and monstrous mountains. There are so many islands to visit, and temples to see. The temple Wat Rong Khun, known as the White Temple, is a marvelous site to see. Collages of mirrors are all around the exterior of the building, which sparkles in the sun. But hearing about places isn’t as fun as going there. ประเทศไทย กำลังโทรหาคุณ, translated roughly to “Thailand is waiting for
Thailand is in Southeast Asia and is shaped like an elephant's head and trunk. It is roughly 200,000 square miles, about 2 times as big as Wyoming. Thailand borders 3 countries Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. As far as water, Thailand borders the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. Even though Thailand is small, it has a large population of 68 million people. For the past few years, people have been moving out …show more content…
The Mon were immediately overpowered. This was during the 11th century. The Khmer, who now controlled the area, adapted Indian customs from those original people. Then, in 1238, a kingdom in Thailand stopped paying their tribute to the Khmer Empire. This kingdom was called the Sukhothai. They threw the Khmer out of their land. Then in 1279, one of the greatest rulers of Thailand came to power, Ramkhamhaeng. Under his rule, the Sukhothai kingdom took over some of the Khmer’s remaining land. But he was not only famous for that, he told people to appreciate the arts, and he created an …show more content…
About 40 percent of people in Thailand are farmers, who either grow food or raise animals. 30 percent of Thai work in the industry field, manufacturing cars, clothes or electronics. The rest of the population has an assortment of jobs, from Education to Banking. About 95 percent of all people who live in Thailand are Buddhists, which is the official religion of Thailand. Thai people are very respectful towards other religions, and it is in the constitution that people will be given the right of freedom in religion. 4 percent of people in Thailand are Islamic, and the remaining one percent of people in Thailand follow Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, or Christianity. As far as language, Thai is the most common and official language. Many Thai also speak English and are happy to help any confused travelers who speak English. Thailand is home to beautiful rainforests, breathtaking beaches, and monstrous mountains. There are so many islands to visit, and temples to see. The temple Wat Rong Khun, known as the White Temple, is a marvelous site to see. Collages of mirrors are all around the exterior of the building, which sparkles in the sun. But hearing about places isn’t as fun as going there. ประเทศไทย กำลังโทรหาคุณ, translated roughly to “Thailand is waiting for