Assigned Blog #5

Thailand

Thailand's capital is Bangkok, with a population of 8 million. Its major cities are Nonthaburi, Pak Kret, Hat Yai, and Chiang Mai.

Thailand has a constitutional monarchy. Their king is Bhumibol Adulyadej. He is known to be the world's longest serving head of state.

Thailand's official language is Thai. Thai was first seen written done around 1292 A.D. Thai is used in Thailand include Lao, Yawi (Malay), Teochew, Mon, Khmer, Viet, Cham, Hmong, Akhan and Karen.

Thailand's economy depends on car parts and electronics manufacturing exports, finacial services, and tourism. Thailand is also the world's #1 rice export. Thailand also exports frozen shrimp, canned pineapple, and canned tuna.

Thailand's largest mountain range is the Tenasserim Hills. The Tenasseriam Hills are a broad chain of diffrent mountains the go through Thailand. The chain is about 1,700 km long.

Thailand has no major river systems, but its main body of water is the Gulf of Thailand. The Gulf is 350 miles in width and 450 miles in length. The water is shallow by the coastal regions and makes great fishing ground.

Major vacation spots in Thailand are Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Surat Thani.

 

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