Thailand
Patra Bott
Characteristics
Thailand has been known by various epithets such as:
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“Land of the Free”
“Land of Smile”
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“Land of the Yellow Robes”
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(the religion most widely embraced by the Thai People)
A Unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is
the only Southeast Asian country never to have been
taken over by a European power. A bloodless
revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In
alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand
became a US ally following the conflict.
Geography
Location
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 Southeast Asian
 198,456 sq mi
Language
 Thai
Population
 55 Millions
Religious
 Buddhism
Capital City
 Bangkok
Cultures of Thailand
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Cultures divided into 4 areas
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The Northern area
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The North Eastern area
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The Central area
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The Southern area
The culture of Thailand is
midway between the two
great cultural systems of
Asia, China on the other side
and India on the other.
Economic
The roots of Thailand’s
economy are firmly planted
in this abundant natural
resources and agricultural
advantage.
Currency: Baht
Bank note: 10, 20, 50, 100,
500, 1000 baht
Climate
Thailand is a
warm and rather
humid country with
monsoonal climate.
Temperature in March
and April with average
temperature Celsius to
38 degrees Celsius and
humidity between 82.8
% to 73%.
Thai Food
It’s hot and spicy?
It’s a mixture of salt and
pepper, garlic and
coriander root pounded
together.
A typical Thai meal
consists of steamed rice
with many different
dishes.
Thai Spice of Salado
Variety of authentic Thai Foods.
Strong curries and Chile spices incorporated into cooking.
Relaxing atmosphere.
Polite waiters and waitress.
Good Services.
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Experience Thai Food
At Thai Spice of Salado, TX
Location: 220 N. Robertson
Salado, TX 76571
Tel. # 254-947-3710
Visit web site at: www.salado.com
REFERENCE:
Source: Temple High school
Student Newspaper
Restaurant Rating
Thai Spice of
Salado
Emperors of
China
Dynasty
*****
***
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Good variety of authentic food
Atmosphere not entirely authentic
Too much an effort to Americanize
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Introduction
Characteristics
Geography
Cultures of Thailand
Thai Food
Thai Spice of Salado
Summary