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    Thailand has a population of over 67 million people and Bangkok is the capital city. Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religion and the culture emphasizes respect for elders and customs like removing shoes indoors. Education is free until grade 12 and focuses on math and science, with large class sizes and lecture-based teaching. When teaching Thai students, strategies like incorporating group work, private discipline, peer teaching, and technology can be effective.

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    Thailand

    Land of the Free


    Lisa Maley

    Background Information

    Population: 67,091,089 (20th)


    Capital: Bangkok
    Language: Central Thai
    Government: Constitutional Monarchy
    Religion: Theravada Buddhism
    Economy: Mostly agrarian and service
    based

    Customs, Traditions, Taboos


    Greeting: Wai: pressing your
    palms together at chest or nose
    level and bowing your head
    slightly
    Customary to remove shoes
    The head is sacred
    Avoid excessive compliments
    Women cannot touch monks
    Kao (rice) is eaten at almost every
    meal
    Families are very close, children
    are taught respect for elders

    Positive and Negative


    Images

    Tech whiz kids


    Strong math skills
    Sex slavery and child prostitution
    Skin bleaching

    Education in Thailand
    Free until grade 12, and nine
    years of education are required
    In Matthayom (secondary school),
    students may choose to start
    vocational training
    Uniforms
    Large class size
    Lecture based classes that focus
    on math and science

    Teaching Strategies
    Independence is not customary,
    incorporate group work
    Asian children tend to be more dependent,
    so praise and encourage these children
    Make discipline private
    Learn a few words of Thai
    Peer teaching
    Technology

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