Written by: Sophie Pearson

THAILAND INFORMATION REPORT

Thailand is a tropical paradise filled with culture and amazing
attractions.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Thailand is growing country with the population around 66 million.
Although there are many cultures 90% of the
population is Buddhism. Buddhism is a very strong
religion in many countries and Thailand is one of
them.
Thai language is spoken most in Thailand but
lots of tourist attractions and others can
communicate in English.
Not like Australia and some other countries
Thailand has three seasons, wet season (July
October), hot season (March June) and a
cooler season (November February) but
overall Thailand is a very tropical country and
is loved for their beaches and hot weather.
Wet season: High 20s (temperature)
Cool season: Mid - high 20s (temperature)
Hot season: Mid High 30s (temperature)
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Thailand has over 1430 islands all large and small. Their biggest city
Bangkok which is also the capital city of Thailand. Thailand is on the
continent of Asia and is surrounded by many countries.
FUN FACT:
Thailand does not use
dollar but uses baht.

FESTIVALS AND FOOD:
Thailand has many foods and cultures that is very important to them
and has been brought too many countries in the world.
Even though Thai food is unique they base their
dishes around Chinese and Indian foods. Thai
people love to have their food hot and spicy so
most of their dishes use chilli and other spices.
Thailand has many festivals celebrated all throughout the year with
many traditions that have been passed on from generations long
ago.
Songkran (Thai New
Year) is the most
celebrated, fun and
important festival in
Thailand held every
year from April 13
th
April 16
th
.
Citizens celebrate this festival in the
streets of Thailand throwing buckets of
water on each other. On Songkan eve
house wives clean their house out as part of their religious belief.
Thai citizens believe it brings bad luck to them if they have not got rid
of all their old things.
Constitution day celebrates when king Praja Dhipok signed the
constitution (Book with all of Thailands laws) in 1932. Constitution
day Is held on December 10
th
but will be moved to the following
Monday if the date has fallen on a weekend.
festival celebrated in Thailand is childrens day held on the second
Saturday in january. They like to have fun and show
how that the children arethe future of their country
and that they like to show their appreciation.
FUN FACT:
Bangkoks ceremonial name is Krung Thep
Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin
Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop
Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom
Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon
Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya
Witsanukam Prasit (Which is the longest
place name in the world that has spaces).


HISTORY:
Thailands history over the years:
1905: Slavery was stopped in Thailand
1917: Thailand became an ally
(partner) with the 1
st
World War.
1939: Siam (Thailands last name)
changes to Thailand which stands for
land of the free.
1941: Thailand fights with japan during
World War 2 due to invasion.

In 2004 a tragedy hit Thailand with a tsunami
killing thousands of people including tourists
from all around the world. The tsunami was not
expected when it would come and how bad it
was. This natural disaster destroyed many buildings, homes and jobs
there for Thailand having to find a way to recover from this disaster
and rebuild.









FUN FACT:
Muay Thai is Thailand
national sport. Muay Thai is
Thai boxing.
Some of the
areas affected by
the tsunami.
The Grand Palace
TOURISM:
Thailand has a lot to offer for many peoples
needs like relaxation, adventure and more.
Thailand is filled with culture, food and amazing
attractions such as The Grand Palace and all their
amazing islands. Thailands most popular cities
to visit are Phuket and Bangkok because if their
fabulous cities. When Australians visit Thailand it gets Thai people
money and jobs which is very important for their business and
economy. Over 625,000 Australians visited Thailand last year
because of the cheap flights, great food, culture and attractions. Also
visiting Thailand does have their negatives such as pollution and loss
of culture. Sometimes visiting Thailand is dangerous because of their
hidden diseases and illegal products but it also can be challenging for
some people by having no internet connections in most places and
trying to find medical needs ( such as medicine). Many people love
visiting Thailand for the warm weather and beaches. Thailand is a
great tourism place to visit because of all their cheap thing and great
culture and although it has its side effects its very fun and relaxing
which it can suit every ones needs.
HEALTH & SECURITY:
Although Thailand is pretty safe there can be dangerous situations
such as legal trade and even things such as stealing and illegal
physical contact. Although Thailand age expectancy is 74.9 years of
age around 15 out of 1000 infants die before they are at the age of
one. Thailand has education for all citizens and others and has many
charities for education for the less fortunate so there for there for
Thailand has education for everyone but wouldnt be as good
compared to other places because of some of
their less fortunate areas. Thailand does carry
some diseases that countries like Australia
Free Trade Agreement
wouldnt have so it is highly recommended to visit a doctor/special
clinic around 8 weeks before you travel to Thailand for health
vaccinations. Thailand is a pretty safe country but remember to be
cautious of whats happening around you.

TRADE:
Thailand and Australia have a very good relation with each other as
they have their free trade agreement which
they have had for over 60 years. Australia
import many products such as fruit and
vegetables, oil and gas, processed foods, wine
and much more. Thailand also offers jobs
to Australians like aged care. Teaching, technology
and engineering are very popular jobs for the Thai. It
is recent that all businesses must pay their workers a
minimum of 300 baht and day (around $10.057 Aus
dollars). Over all Thailand and Australia are very good
partners in trade and will be that way for a long time.














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