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  Thailand

Group: Ana Luísa, Isadora, Marcele and Maria Clara.

History of Thailand:
 
In Thailand, the first state known Thai, is dated to the thirteenth century, at the time of the Buddhist kingdom of Sukhothai.
The birth of the Kingdom of Thai which is now Thailand reconciles with the collapse of the Khmer Empire from neighboring countries such as Cambodia between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries. Here reigned the Buddhist kingdom of Sukhothai, which was succeeded in the fourteenth century, the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, Sukhothai who replaced his reign by force.
As for Europeans, they began arriving in Thailand in the eighteenth century. British, French, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish began to land on this earth and the islands, but never achieved a settlement. This fact allowed by a hand the permanence of identity and on the other hand, the most ancient monuments remained unchanged.
In 1932, in the twentieth century, there is a peaceful revolt in Thailand and the monarchy in the country was restored after World War II. Thailand sided with the countries that lost the war, although this does not imply major changes since the country remained stable.


General language:


Standard Thai, also known as central or Siamese Thai is the official language of Thailand, spoken by about 65 million people, including speakers of Bangkok Thai (although this is sometimes considered a dialect apart). Khorat Thai is spoken by about 400,000 in Nakhon Ratchasima, and occupies an intermediate position between linguistic Central Thai and Isan, a dialect continuum, and may be considered a variant or dialect of each of the two. Most people in the Isan region of Thailand, speaks Laotian dialect, which greatly influenced the Thai central dialect.
There are thousands of variations of the Thai language your writing is very complex. An example: ภาษา ไทย, each symbol or a word some mean even phrases. For those who never tomeu knowledge about them it is very difficult to learn.

 











Sports:
 
Thailand offers many possibilities for sports including golf in professional fields and all water sports greatest popularity .
The activities for the adventurous,include scuba diving, rafting,sea kayaking, trekking with elephants in different regions of the country. More than 60 parks offer opportunities to practice bird watching, trekking and camping, is the best way to enjoy the fauna and exotic flora of the country.
 

Dance:

Differs depending on the region and its bases culture and environment.Fundamentally, the Northern dances are characterized by elegant movements and honored, while in the Northeast are more lively and more movements. Among the most exciting and enhance local dances to dance Fon Thien and dance Fon Leb in the North, played by young women using long artificial nails.
 

 

The only difference between the two is that the first dances is displayed during the night and during the second day. Always in the North , dance Fon Not Kingkala , or " dance Kingkala bird " , is part of the festivities that are celebrated at the end of Buddhist Lent and is held by Thai Yai tribe Mae Hong Son.Ballerinas mask is birds and perform elegant movements.

 

Music:

Traditional Thai music follows no note and is the musician who creates the melody .As in traditional dance, those who wish to learn to play can only observe and imitate the movements of the master. The traditional group," piphat band",is usually composed of five to twenty-five musicians and one can usually hear how monitoring of plays.

Typical clothes:

Thailand, as well as our country has been inhabited by a variety of tribes and peoples, each of which has its own traditions, customs, beliefs, and, of course, his own clothing style. Any language group, either Thai or Mon, use two basic types of clothes - a festive and casual. In the latter uses an unusual combination of denim and smooth silk, which is ideal for such a hot climate. The combination of bright colors, technique and even sewing makes it easy to identify the traditional Thai clothes.

Culture and Tourism:

Thailand is a place for people who enjoy beautiful beaches and sun, but the country is not just that. In the north, between valleys and mountains, it is the root of Thailand. There can ride elephant, to cuddle with puppies tigers, down the forest on zip lines, try exotic foods and meet women-giraffes covering the neck rings. Approximately 95% of the population is Buddhist Thailand so hundreds of Buddhist temples known as wats that attract many tourists. One of the most famous temples is "Wat Pho" also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is the largest temple of Banckoc and contains a Buddha figure of 46 meters in length and reclined cobero with gold leaf.
 

 

 

 

Typical foods of Thailand:

1. KHAO TOM KUI

It is usually consumed at breakfast. It is a rice porridge with side dishes. The dish has versions with meat and green onions.

2. NUEA DAET DIAO KAPHRAO THOT

It is a dish of fried and mixed crispy meat. Served with spicy sauce basil. It is usually consumed with alcohol.

3. YAM PLA DUK FU

It consists of a crispy fish (pla duk) and mango salad. The dish is originally from Isan.

4. KHAO NIA MAMUANG

It is a sticky rice with coconut milk accompanied by fresh mango.

5. KHANOM TOM

It is a mixture of flour and boiled glutinous rice and wrapped with coconut.

6. CHANG BEER

It is the most sold beer in Thailand. 

5 facts about Thailand:
 

1. Buddhism is practiced by 85% of the population

2. Touching someone's head is considered impolite

3. They eat with spoon and fork. No knives

4. You should always take your shoes off to enter homes

5. Thailand is known as the land of smiles