Thai: Geography – Flashcards
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Center of SE Asia
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Location of Thailand
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Burma & Laos
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North of Thailand
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Laos & Cambodia
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East of Thailand
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Malaysia
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South of Thailand
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Andaman Sea & South Burma
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West of Thailand
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Tai
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Means freedom
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India
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Thailand is heavily influenced by this culture.
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Bangkok
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Capitol city
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Buddhism
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Influenced by traditional beliefs regarding ancestral & natural spirits; 90% of the population
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Spirit Houses
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Miniature wooden houses found in public places which people believe household spirits live
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Thai Boxing
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Most popular spectator sport
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Family
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Considered the cornerstone of Thai society
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Selfishness; Compassion
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Buddhists believe that --- & craving result in suffering and that love & --- bring happiness and well being.
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The Wai
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Thai sign of respect
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Minimum: knee length shorts, short sleeved tshirt, sandals
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Acceptable clothing
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Soles of the feet
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You remove your shoes if you are visiting someone's house. Aboid pointing the soles of your feet, or the tips of your feet, at anyone to ahow disreapect.
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The King
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The monarchy is held in very high regard, show absolute respect to the King & the royal family, never laugh it joke about them.
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Public Affection
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Thais are discreet about showing affection, affection, especially in public. Holding hands is considered taboo among older generations.
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Anger
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Losing your temper and yelling will lead to a loss of respect and is highly unlikely to get you what you want!
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Land of Smiles
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Eye contact is a common & important method of placing strangers at ease and there is good reason why Thailand is known as 'the Land of Smiles'!
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Sak Yant
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Traditional Buddhist tattoo typically given as a blessing by monks with a Bamboo leaf and ink. Each Sak Yant tattoo has a different meaning, from the Paed Dit directional symbol representing the 8 directions of Buddha, the Gao Yord 9 spires or the hah taew 5 lines protecting you from 5 different things in life. These tattoos require monks to live by certain rules in order to keep the magic of the tattoo protecting its beholder.
