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Thailand
Thailand is a country located in Southeast Asia. This country experienced fast economic growth from 1985-1995 due to its popular tourist destinations like Ko Samui, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Bangkok and Pattaya.
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What are some common Thai phrases?
here are some common thai phrases. words in parentheses are the female speaker's version.
hello = sawat Dee khrap (kha)
nice to meet you = yindee tee dai rujak khrap (kha)
how are you? = sabai Dee mai khrap? (kha?)
I'm fine = sabai Dee khrap (kha)
thank you = kob kun khrap (kha)
what's wrong? = bpen arai khrap? (kha?)
my name is = pom (Chan) cheu ______ khrap (kha)
bye (when you are the one staying)/good luck = chok Dee khrap (kha)
bye (when you are the one leaving) = la gohn khrap (kha)
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Why is it offensive to pat a Thailand person on the head?
The head is supposed to be the most important part of the body for Thais.
It is also bad to step on a Thai coin when it is head side up!
When is the national holliday in Thailand?
There are many. Most are a day or so. The big ones are New Year (Song Kran) April and Loy Kratong in November. The King's birthday is 5th December. No Christmas day, but western new year (January), Chinese New Year (February) are both holidays too. There are also several Buddhist holy days.
Why do australiagive aid to Thailand?
Australia is a rich country with values of care and compassion and giving others a 'fair go'. When there is a need there is generally a strong response with offers of money, goods, personal time and knowledge. The Australian Government's overseas aid program aims to assist developing countries reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest. Australia gives aid to other countries because it improves our regional security. Australia helps partner governments improve law and order, prevent and recover from conflict, and manage a range of transnational threats to security such as people trafficking, illicit drugs, HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases. By helping to build stronger communities and more stable governments Australia helps improve their ability to be stable trading partners.
What are the most common destinations for holidays in Thailand?
The most common destinations for holidays in Thailand include Chiang Mai, Koh Phi Phi Don, Koh Tao, Koh Phanghan, Bangkok, Pattay, Bophut, and Patong.
If you are simply saying "yes" to be polite in a conversation, to show understanding, or agreement, say "kha" for a girl and "khrap" for a guy.
If you are emphasizing the word "yes", say "chai".
hope this makes sense!
Was the capital of Thailand Ayuthaya before Bangkok?
Yes, Ayutthaya was one of the most important and great ancient capital of the Kingdom of Thailand in the old days before Bangkok.
Is this the rainy season in Thailand?
April is the very beginning of the rainy season in Thailand, when the monsoonal winds start to come in from the southwest. May is often a wet month, and June, July and August also have a high chance of showers. September is usually the wettest month, while October is the second wettest month. Whilst November starts off wet, it then begins to dry out.
The current king is King Rama X (Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun), born July 28, 1952.
His father King Rama IX (Bhumibol Adulyadej) died in 2016.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Bangkok Thailand?
Bangkok is (Greenwich Mean Time) GMT +7 hours, ie. 7 hours ahead of Greenwich, England. US Eastern Time is (Greenwich Mean Time) GMT -5 hours, ie. 5 hours behind Greenwich, England. New York City is 12 hours behind Bangkok. (Daylight savings not taken into account.)
Why and when was Thailand created?
It was made during a revolution when the people were breaking free from the Monarchy
How many provinces does Thailand have?
Thailand is divided into 76 provinces (Thai: จังหวัด, changwat, singular and plural), which are grouped into 5 groups of provinces - sometimes the East and Central are grouped together. The capital Bangkok, though not a province but a special administrative area, is usually also included as a province as it is at the same administrative level as the other provinces. The name of the province is the same as that of the capital city, which is sometimes preceded with a Mueang to avoid confusion with the province. With the exception of Songkhla the capital is also the biggest city in the province.
Why is thailand's capital city called Bangcock?
its not call bangcock
its call bankok
way different pronouciation
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right spelling is "Bangkok"
