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	An Overview of Thailand
		The Kingdom of Thailand, previously known as Siam, is situated in the heart of Southeast Asia with Bangkok as the capital city.
		Thailand, with its shape resembling a head of an elephant, is around 198,114 square miles, or roughly the size of the state of Texas.
		Thailand is divided into four natural regions: the north, northeast, the central plain, and the south.
	www.thaiembdc.org /aboutthai/overview.htm (1169 words)

	Thailand History - TravelPuppy.com
		The Kingdom of Thailand was known as Siam until 1939.
		Thailand was an influential member of the main regional anti-communist bloc, Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
		Thailand has been prominent in proposing the reformation of ASEAN into a regional trading bloc (see Business).
	travelpuppy.com /thailand/history.htm (724 words)

	Thailand History & Thailand Culture \| iExplore.com
		The Kingdom of Thailand (known as Siam until 1939) was ruled by the Khmers, based in what is now neighboring Cambodia, during the 11th and 12th centuries.
		Before Thailand assumed its position as one of the Asian tiger economies, agriculture had been the main economic activity: this has declined in relative importance as the industrial and service base expanded and developed.
		Thailand is a member of the Association of South East Asian Nations (and as such will participate in the planned Free Trade Area), as well as the Asian Development Bank and the Colombo Plan (a cooperative trading body covering South Asia).
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Thailand/History (1356 words)

	Amazon.ca: Thailand : A Short History; Second Edition: Books: David K. Wyatt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		We then hear how Thailand avoided colonization by one by one putting off the European powers, first the UK, then France, then Holland, etc. Finally, the modern period is covered, with the move of the capital to Bangkok in 1782 and the beginning of the Chakri dynasty.
		The history of the area has been rife with war and intra-region political conflict and intrigue, and yet somehow this is one of the most boring books I have ever read.
		If you are looking for a general overview of the history of this area of the world with a focus on Thailand, then this is a very decent book with which to start.
	www.amazon.ca /Thailand-History-David-K-Wyatt/dp/0300084757 (1195 words)

	Thailand Tours \| Thailand Tour Guide \| iExplore.com
		Thailand has a rich and colorful culture, and many exotic and exciting monuments testify to this.
		Thailand’s distinctive character was largely shaped by the combined influences of strong Monarchy and a powerful military.
		Thailand is bordered to the west by Myanmar and the Indian Ocean, to the south and east by Malaysia and the Gulf of Thailand, to the east by Cambodia, and to the north and east by Laos.
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Thailand/Overview (517 words)

	Thailand: history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		US interests in Thailand were essentially strategic as its geographical location and plans for a projected channel through the Kra Isthmus made the country critical to US military policy in the area.
		Thailand thus served US interests in the region, as a base for new attacks against communist Vietnam which supported the anti-Khmer forces.
		Thailand was hit by a financial crisis in 1997, exacerbated by scandals and attempts to salvage the banks - leading to the resignation of the economy minister and the closure of businesses - and by Chavalitâs proposal for constitutional reform in order to lift a vote of no confidence lodged by the opposition.
	gbgm-umc.org /country_profiles/country_history.cfm?Id=163 (2655 words)

	Thailand: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
		Thailand occupies the western half of the Indochinese peninsula and the northern two-thirds of the Malay Peninsula in southeast Asia.
		Although Thailand had received $2 billion in U.S. economic and military aid since 1950 and had sent troops (paid by the U.S.) to Vietnam while permitting U.S. bomber bases on its territory, the collapse of South Vietnam and Cambodia in spring 1975 brought rapid changes in the country's diplomatic posture.
		Thailand - Thailand, Thai Prathet Thai [land of the free], officially Kingdom of Thailand, constitutional...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108034.html (1354 words)

	Talk:History of Thailand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As Thailand isn't just a linear follow-up Sukhothai-Ayutthaya-Rattanakosin, but the various parts of the country have sometime rather distinct history (that's why Mark already split of the History of Isan, or we have an article on Lannathai), the same can be done for Sukhothai and Ayutthaya.
		The current History of Thailand article is full of errors and irrelevancies, but I am not allowed to edit it, so I created an alternative to it to link from my User page.
		I split History of Thailand since 1768 into three articles: History of Thailand (1768-1932) for the "Bangkok period" under the rule of the Rama dynasty, History of Thailand (1932-1973) for the period of military rule between the 1932 and 1973 revolutions, and History of Thailand since 1973 for the modern history.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:History_of_Thailand (1256 words)

	History of Thailand - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Although Thailand only recently took its current name and assumed its present-day borders, its history extends back many thousands of years.
		overview of history of Thailand, areas formerly ruled, Asian political order 1500s to 1800s, colonialism averted during 19th century, conquest of...
		Timelines seek to educate about history by using a linear visual display to represent the passing of time.
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=History+of+Thailand (151 words)

	The History of Thailand last minute
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		History of Thailand - -Thailand means "land of the free", and throughout the country's 800-year history, the Thai people can boast the distinction of being the only country in...
		Kite History of Thailand - -[Reprinted from a brochure prepared by Ron Spaulding for the Thai Kite Heritage Group describing the history of kites in Thailand]...
	www.lastminute.org.il /the_history.htm (1116 words)

	Thailand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The official calendar in Thailand is based on Eastern version of the Buddhist Era, which is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian (western) calendar.
		A new Prime Minister was sworn in on 1 October 2006, and Thailand's king swore in a post-coup cabinet, chosen by new Prime Minister Gen Surayud Chulanont on 9 October 2006.
		Thailand is an active member of the regional Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thailand (3350 words)

	Essential Background: Overview of human rights issues in Thailand (Human Rights Watch, 31-12-2004)
		Because Thailand narrowly restricts its protection and assistance to “people fleeing fighting,” the government is likely to reject the applications of Burmese exiles and asylum seekers who are fleeing persecution for their pro-democracy activities in Burma.
		Thailand has increased its already close cooperation with the U.S. as part of the “war on terror,” leading President Bush to designate Thailand a Major non-NATO ally in October 2003.
		Thailand has become a major investor in Burma and has cooperated with the Burmese government in curbing the political activity of Burmese refugees living in Thailand.
	hrw.org /english/docs/2005/01/13/thaila9858.htm (1701 words)

	Backpack Thailand \| General Information - History
		However it was during the later reigns of Rama IV (King Mongkut 1851-1868) and his eldest son Rama V (King Chulalongkorn 1868-1910) that Thailand established firm ties with Western powers.
		Although nominally a constitutional monarchy, Thailand was ruled by a series of military governments interspersed with brief periods of democracy from that time until the 1992 elections.
		As with the rest of South East Asia, Thailand was occupied by the Japanese Imperial Army during the Second World War.
	www.backpackthailand.com /his.htm (518 words)

	Thailand History - Thailand for Visitors
		His successors managed to maintain Thailand's independence by dealing away the vassal states -- Laos and Cambodia to the French, the Malay peninsula to the British -- in the late 19th century.
		Thailand remained an absolute monarchy up until 1932, when a coup (the first of many) forced a new constitution on the then king Rama VII.
		Bangkok Story of a City by Alec Waugh is a highly readable history of Bangkok, although the focus is really on the Chakri dynasty who founded the capitol 200 years ago.
	www.thailandforvisitors.com /thaihist.html (528 words)

	Thailand Humanities History :: Thailandgateway.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ayutthaya Period - About the history of the kingdom which was the dominant power in the Menam or Chao Phraya Basin for 417 years.
		Thailand History - Features the origins of Thais by period.
		Thailand-Burma Railway Centre - Presenting the history of the railway constructed by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II using Allied prisoners of war and impressed Asian labourers.
	www.thailandgateway.com /arts_and_humanities/humanities_history.html (835 words)

	SAWADEE.com Thailand Tourism portal - Hotels and Resorts reservation
		Thailand is a Southeast Asian, predominantly Buddhist kingdom almost equidistant between India and China.
		Thailand shares borders with Myanmar to the west and north, Laos to the north-east, Kampuchea to the west, and Malaysia to the south.
		Thailand enjoys a tropical climate with 3 distinct seasons — summer from March through May, rainy with plenty of sunshine from June to September and cool from October through February.
	www.sawadee.com /thailand/info/tat01.html (939 words)

	Thailand Overview and Information
		Thailand shares borders with Myanmar to the west and north, Laos to the northeast, Cambodia to the east, and Malaysia to the south.
		However, because of the diversity in landscape, tradition and culture, Thailand can be visited at all time of the year if you know where to go and when is the right time for that.
		For travellers leaving Thailand, both Thais and foreigners, the maximum amount permitted to take out without prior authorization is 50,000 baht per person or, if they are going to one of Thailand's neighbouring countries, 500,000 baht per person.
	www.thailandparadise.com /overview.htm (3334 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Asia-Pacific \| Country profiles \| Country profile: Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Thailand is a country of mountains, tropical rainforests and flat plains.
		Thailand has taken the lead in the region in distributing cheaper generic drugs for Aids sufferers and awareness campaigns are credited with reducing the number of new infections.
		It was Thailand's first coup in 15 years but its 18th since it became a constitutional monarchy in 1932.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1237845.stm (900 words)

	history of Thailand
		A Brief History of Lan Na: Civilizations of North Thailand (Hans Penth) Lan Na is the name of a conglomerate of Thai city-states which, mostly under the leadership of the......
		THAILAND - Koh Samui - History of Koh Samui - History of Koh Samui Amphur Koh Samui Office in the past (Photoed in 1965) Until The year 1950, Koh Samui was without any road and cars.
		THAILAND - Thailand - A Brief History - Thailand - A Brief History [click on the flag to listen to Thai National Song] ounded in the thirteenth century, the Kingdom of Thailand was known until 1939 as Siam, a word which still,for many......
	www.kasbah.com /vitalstats/culture_and_history/history/thailand_thailand_1.htm (766 words)

	Thailand travel and tourism information, hotels and tours in Thailands
		Thailand, to the uninitiated, can be a pleasantly overwhelming experience.
		With a wealth of history, an abundance of action, immeasurable hospitality, and the loveliest of peoples, Thailand has many faces.
		Southern Thailand covers a total of 14 provinces, all located on a peninsula that borders both the gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea.
	www.visit-mekong.com /thailand/index.htm (463 words)

	History Thailand Thai history Siam history Thailand
		The kingdom of Ayutthaya absorbed Sukhothai in 1376, expanding and consolidating Thai sovereignty and nationhood.
		Thailand's present king, Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) is the world's longest reigning monarch, having occupied the throne since 1946, shortly after Japan's World War II presence in the country.
		The young king was studying in Switzerland (not to return until 1945), and in his absence the government of Phibul Songkram changed the country's name to Thailand, rendered locally as Prathet Thai, meaning, so some say, Land of the Free.
	www.thailand-huahin.com /thai-history.htm (330 words)

	Thailand Travel, Thailand Tour Package, Thailand Beach Resort
		Thailand, being known as the land of smiles, the land of elephants and the land of Buddhism, is unique for its fascinating cultures, tradition, and philosophical attitude towards the world and life, making the country shrouded with mystery waiting for the wide-opened eyes and opened mind to explore its charming distinctiveness.
		Meanwhile, Thailand is still graced with its charming tradition which remained strong among Thai people although affected by flows of modernization and westernization which make it one of the highly developed countries in the region.
		This characteristic may be the real charm of Thailand which is represented as the simple lifestyle, peaceful mind, and optimism.
	www.siammedee.com /thailand/Overview.htm (392 words)

	globalEDGE (TM) \| country insights - History of Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The first ruler of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, King Rama Thibodi, made two important contributions to Thai history: the establishment and promotion of Theravada Buddhism as the official religion--to differentiate his kingdom from the neighboring Hindu kingdom of Angkor--and the compilation of the Dharmashastra, a legal code based on Hindu sources and traditional Thai custom.
		Although nominally a constitutional monarchy since 1932, Thailand was ruled by a series of military governments interspersed with brief periods of democracy.
		As with the rest of Southeast Asia, Thailand was occupied by the Japanese during the Second World War.
	globaledge.msu.edu /IBRD/CountryHistory.asp?CountryID=175&RegionID=3 (724 words)

	Thailand Travel Guide -Short Overview of the History and Geography of Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The earliest evidence of settlement is the Ban Chiang culture that existed in the 5th century B.C. in the Northeast of Thailand (many remains have been found in a small village near Udon Thani).
		General Chakri assumed the throne and became founder of the Chakri dynasty (of which the present king is the ninth monarch).
		Since 1932, Thailand is a constitutional monarchy and the King and the Royal family are regarded by all Thais with genuine respect.
	www.inm-asiaguides.com /thailand/ethahist.htm (942 words)

	History of Buddhism in Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		"Thailand." Library of Congress Country Studies (this article incorporates public domain text from this source).
		The details of the history of Buddhism in Thailand from the 13th to the 19th century are obscure, in part because few historical records or religious texts survived the Burmese destruction of Ayutthaya, the capital city of the kingdom, in 1767.
		In Thailand, as in other Theravada Buddhist kingdoms, the king was in principle thought of as patron and protector of the religion (sasana) and the sangha, while sasana and the sangha were considered in turn the treasures of the polity and the signs of its legitimacy.
	www.religionfacts.com /buddhism/places/thailand/history.htm (619 words)

	Amazon.com: Thailand: A Short History: Books: David K. Wyatt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A History of Malaysia by Barbara Watson Andaya
		The people of modern Thailand are as varied as the populations of many nations of the world.
		Wyatt's history focuses predominantly on the rise and fall of various Tai states from the influence of early Nan-Chao to modern Thailand's awkward internal pressures of democracy, authoritarianism, tradition and reform.
	www.amazon.com /Thailand-History-David-K-Wyatt/dp/0300084757 (2010 words)

	Thailand Travel Guide - Thailand information, History of Thailand, culture, climate, hotels, map, travel, tourism, ...
		Welcome to Thailand, the land of smiles; where the country itself is as diverse and spectacular as the glossy postcards depict.
		Thailand is a beautiful country, offering something for everyone: beautiful beaches, historic culture and museums, lively arts, a good nightlife and one of the best cuisines in the world.
		Thai is the official language, with regional dialects and a bit of Chinese and Malay spoken in pockets and near the borders.
	www.hoteltravel.com /thailand/guides/overview.htm (773 words)

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