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Thailand

Thailand. Mina and Jessie. Religions. 94.6% are Buddhists 4.6% are Islamic 0.7% are Christian 0.1% are other. Economy. The economy is emerging after being newly industrialized The economy collapsed then recovered Is the 2 nd largest economy in southeast Asia

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Thailand

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  1. Thailand Mina and Jessie

  2. Religions • 94.6% are Buddhists • 4.6% are Islamic • 0.7% are Christian • 0.1% are other

  3. Economy • The economy is emerging after being newly industrialized • The economy collapsed then recovered • Is the 2nd largest economy in southeast Asia • Exchange rate is 33.00 Baht= 1 US dollar

  4. Language/Time to Visit • The official language of Thailand is Thai • Other languages include Chinese, Malay, English, Lao • The best time to visit is November through February

  5. Climate • Tropical • Monsoons • Southwest monsoon season= May to September • Northeast monsoon season= November to March

  6. Geography • High mountains • Central plains • Chao Phraya River and it’s tributaries • Peninsula has varied geography

  7. Brief History • Thais moved from China in 10th century AD • They created individual states which caused many wars • European colonial powers threatened the Thai in 19th and 20th centuries • Thais avoided colonial rule unlike surrounding countries • The monarchy ended in1932 which led to 60 years of military rule, followed by a democracy

  8. Requirements/Phrases • Passport • Visa • Recommended Typhoid vaccination • Hello!→ sa-was-dee • How are you?→ sa-bai-dee-mai • Thank you!→ kob-kun-(mak) • Where is the bathroom?→ you-tee-nai-ka • How much does this cost?→ an-nee-tao-rai

  9. Cuisine • Aromatic components • 5 taste senses • Influence form Burma, China, Cambodia, Laos • Ingredients include fresh herbs and spices like ginger, tamarind, garlic • Seafood is also commonly found in Thai food

  10. Attractions • Zip-line Through Rainforest • Visit the Grand Palace • Snorkeling along the Andaman Sea • Shop at local market places • Visit the Doi Suthep

  11. Current Events • Luangta Maha Bua Yannasampanno a loved monk of a forest temple passed away at the age of 98 on the January 31, 2011 at 3:53 am. Luangta set up a donation fund whose proceeds go to preserving Thailand’s countysides. • Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva gave orders for Cambodians to remove their natioinal flags posted in an area of dispute near Preah Vihear temple.

  12. Flights • From Denver to Chiang Mai is $1,762 for 2 people with Korean Airlines • From Bangkok to Denver is $1,022 for 2 people with Delta Airlines • We will depart February 4, 2011 and we will return February 14, 2011 • We will ride motorcycles through Thailand for 10 days for a total of $141.30 with North Wheels Rental Service

  13. Days 1-3 Chiang Mai • We will stay at the Imperial Mae Ping hotel for $57 per night for 2 nights • We will dine in our hotel and also at The Moxie, a modern Thai restaurant. Meals cost approximately from a $5 lunch to a $20 dinner • While we’re here, we’ll visit the Doi Suthep temple, and the Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens • Total Cost for Chiang Mai is approximately$300

  14. Days 4 and 5 in Phitsanulok • We will stay in the Pailyn Pitsanulok hotel for 2 nights for $26 per night • We will dine in our hotel and also at Pae Pha Thai Floating Restaurant ,a floating restaurant on a riverbank. Meals cost approximately from a $5 lunch to a $20 dinner • We plan to visit Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat a monastery, Wat Chulamanee and Wat Yai, both Buddhist temples • Total cost for Phitsanulok is approximately $177

  15. Days 8-10 in Kamphaeng Phet • We will be staying Orchid Hibiscus Guest House for $63 a night for 3 nights • We will dine in our hotel and also at The Night Market ,a bazaar of foods and adornments. Meals cost approximately from a $5 lunch to a $10 dinner • We will visit the Night Market, the Kamphaeng Phet National Museum, the Kampaeng Phet historic park, and the Khlong Lan National Park, full of waterfalls. • The total cost in Kamphaeng Phet will be approximately $385 (this includes gas money for the long distance and for our shopping spree)

  16. Days 11-14 in Bangkok • We will be staying at the Lebua at State Tower for 3 nights for $139 per night • We will dine in our hotel and also at 100° East ,a modern and relaxing seafood experience. Meals cost approximately from a $10 lunch to a $30 dinner • We plan to visit the Grand Palace which includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, an elephant ride in Bangkok for $100 per person and will spend a day in the floating market which will cost about $100 each. • Total cost for Bangkok is about $917

  17. Budget Breakdown • $6,000- $2,784 for plane tickets • $3,216- $141 for motorcycles with helmets • $3,075- $300 for Chiang Mai • $2,775- $177 for Phitsanulok • $2,598- $385 for Kamphaeng Phet • $2,213- $917 for Bangkok • We will have a total of $1,296 left over, meaning we spent $4,704

  18. Bibliography • "Bangkok Tours & Things to Do in Bangkok | Viator.com." Tours, Sightseeing Tours, Activities & Things to Do | Viator.com. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. <http://www.viator.com/bangkok-tours/d343-ttd?pref=02&aid=g1785>. • Drive, Dynamic. "Best Time to Visit Thailand." Thailand Travel Information. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://www.discoverythailand.com/best_time_to_visit.asp>. • Expedia Travel: Vacations, Cheap Flights, Airline Tickets & Airfares. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. <http://www.expedia.com>. • "Forest Monk Passes Away at 98." Bangkok Post. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. <http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/>. • KAYAK - Cheap Flights, Hotels, Airline Tickets, Cheap Tickets, Cheap Travel Deals - Compare Hundreds of Travel Sites At Once. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. <http://www.kayak.com/>. • "Our Car Rental Rates." North Wheels Chiang Mai Rent-A-Car : Explore The North On Your Own Wheels. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. <http://www.northwheels.com/rates.html>. • "Phuket Snorkeling - Snorkelling in Phuket, Phi Phi, Similan Islands." Phuket Hotels & Travel Guide - Phuket Hotels and Tourist Information. Web. 28 Jan. 2011. <http://www.phuket.com/sports/snorkeling.htm>. • "Places to Eat in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand. A Restaurant, Entertainment and Eating out Travel Guide." Backpacking Travel Guide for Southeast Asia. Travelfish.org. Web. 30 Jan. 2011. <http://www.travelfish.org/eatandmeet/thailand/northern_thailand/kamphaeng_phet/kamphaeng_phet/eat>. • "Thai Phrases and Common Sentences." Learn Foreign Languages. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://www.linguanaut.com/english_thai.htm>. • "Thailand." NetDoctor.co.uk - The UK's Leading Independent Health Website. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/asia/thailand.shtml>. •   "Thailand People 2010." ITA - Information Technology Associates Immigration USA for Windows. Countries of The World. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/thailand/thailand_people.html>. • "Thailand Places of Attraction -- Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai." Thailand International and Domestic Discount. Web. 28 Jan. 2011. <http://www.travexnet.com/sites/doi_suthep.html>. • "Thailand: Thai Language, Religion, Culture, Customs and Etiquette." Professional Translation Services | Interpreters | Intercultural Communication & Training. Web. 27 Jan. 2011. <http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/thailand-country-profile.html>. • "Things to Do in Bangkok - Bangkok Attractions - TripAdvisor." Reviews of Hotels, Flights and Vacation Rentals - TripAdvisor. Web. 28 Jan. 2011. <http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g293916-Activities-Bangkok.html>.

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