2. Map of ThailandMap of Thailand
Thailand is located on the continent
of Asia. It is bordered by Laos and
Cambodia on the East. Myanmar
borders it to the west. The Gulf of
Thailand borders it to the South.
Bangkok is Thailand’s capital and
largest city.
3. Thailand’s fish are veryThailand’s fish are very
interesting.interesting.
The Cracking Red Tail CatThe Cracking Red Tail Cat
Fish, Asian Red Tail CatFish, Asian Red Tail Cat
Fish, Gourami,Fish, Gourami,
Freshwater StingrayFreshwater Stingray
and lots of other fish.and lots of other fish.
4. The 3 top commanders are:The 3 top commanders are:
Gen. Prayuth Chan-ochaGen. Prayuth Chan-ocha
CIC Gen. Dapong RatanasuwanCIC Gen. Dapong Ratanasuwan
Assintant CIC Sarichai DistakulAssintant CIC Sarichai Distakul
Thailand has 3 branches :Thailand has 3 branches :
Army, Navy, and Air ForceArmy, Navy, and Air Force
Thailand opperates 19 aircraftThailand opperates 19 aircraft
types.types.
5. Bangkok is one of theBangkok is one of the
most popular touristmost popular tourist
attractions in Thailand.attractions in Thailand.
About 21 Million touristAbout 21 Million tourist
visited Thailand lastvisited Thailand last
year.year.
6. Thailand’s bananasThailand’s bananas
Thailand is the 9Thailand is the 9thth
ranked banana growingranked banana growing
country in the world.country in the world.
It has produced 1.72It has produced 1.72
million metric tons ofmillion metric tons of
bananas according tobananas according to
most recent data.most recent data.
7. Thailand’sThailand’s
EconomyEconomy
• Thailand’s money isThailand’s money is
called Thai Baht.called Thai Baht.
• Agriculture employsAgriculture employs
50% of the population50% of the population
, but makes up only, but makes up only
10% percent of the10% percent of the
gross domesticgross domestic
product. Rice is theproduct. Rice is the
most popularmost popular
commercial crop.commercial crop.
8. Thailand's HistoryThailand's History
Like other counties of SoutheastLike other counties of Southeast
Asia , Thailand’s people in prehistoricAsia , Thailand’s people in prehistoric
times went through a lot oftimes went through a lot of
migrations into areas alreadymigrations into areas already
inhabited by other people. Duringinhabited by other people. During
that time Khmer Empire was wellthat time Khmer Empire was well
established in the Chao Phrayaestablished in the Chao Phraya
Valley.Valley.