Thai Culture

Thai CultureBy: KelseyThe flagThe Red Represents The blood spilt to maintain Thailands independence.The white represents purity and Buddhism. Blue is Thailands National colour and represents the Thai monarchy. In 1916 the flag was changed to show a white elephant in royal regalia. In 1917, the current design, but with the middle colour being the same red as the outer stripe, was defined as the civil ensign. The story goes that during a flood King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) saw the flag hanging upside-down, and to prevent this from happening again created a new flag which was symmetrical. Later in 1917 the middle colour was changed to dark blue.

Historical factsIn July 1917 Thailand joined World War I on the allied side.In 1942 Thailand joined the UN.Between the 9th century and the 13th century Thailand was ruled by the Khmers, people from present day Cambodia.Thais are believed to have migrated from southern China. They moved to Thailand between the 10th century and the 13th century.In the 19th century Thailand avoided being colonised by Europeans.

LocationSoutheastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma

Greetings (The Wai)The Wai originated from an ancient greeting that was done to show neither Individual had any weapons.

The Wai is preformed as slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like shape.

The Wai has been adapted by lots of wetern thingsRules of Thai cultureRude to touch people on the head or feet.Never show your soles of the feet.Never put elbows on table.Do not shout.Take off your shoes when in a house.Not allowed to use knifes to eat.Thought to be rude to accept gifts. Never point at people.Thailand transportationReligionMuslims (4.6%)Christians (0.7%)95% Theravada BuddhistThai CuisineA popular desert is Sticky Rice with Mango.Thai cuisine is the national cuisine of Thailand.The spiciness of Thai cuisine is well known, and featured internationally in Thai restaurants. Thai food is known for its balance of three to four fundamental taste senses in each dish or the overall meal: sour, sweet, salty, and sometimes bitter.

SongkranIt is their traditional New Year because Thai people believe that Buddha was born before God so theyre in the future so right now, its 2554.It starts in April

Baht1 Thai Baht is equal to 0.0419658 The official currency of Thailand.But it is constantly changing.Referenceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_cuisinehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Thailandhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailandhttp://www.localhistories.org/thailand.htmlhttp://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00450/tuktuks.htmhttp://www.frangipani.com/huahin/samlor.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_taxi