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TEFL Teach In Thailand Project
About Thailand
The Kingdom of Thailand, known as ‘the Land of Smiles’ previously known
as Siam, is situated in the heart of Southeast Asia with Bangkok as the
capital city. It shares a border with Cambodia to the east, Laos to the
northeast, Myanmar to the west, and Malaysia to the south. 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. The Kingdom
borders two bodies of water—the Gulf of Thailand to the south and the
Indian Ocean to the west.
Thailand is divided into four natural regions: the north, northeast, the
central plain, and the south. The north is a mountainous region
comprised of ridges, natural forest, and deep, narrow alluvial valleys.
The northeast is an arid region characterized by a rolling surface and
undulating hills. Central Thailand is a lush, fertile valley and
possesses the richest and most extensive rice-producing area in the
country. The south is hilly with thick forests and rich deposits of
minerals and iron ores. The southern region is also the center for
rubber production and the cultivation of other topical crops.
Thailand has a warm, tropical climate affected by a seasonal monsoon.
Thailand experiences a rainy season from June to October and a dry
season for the rest of the year.
The largest ethnic minority is the Chinese. Other ethnic groups present
in Thailand include Malays, Cambodians, Vietnamese, and Indians. The
official language, spoken by almost 100 percent of the population, is
Thai. Thai is a tonal, uninflected, and predominantly monosyllabic
language borrowed from Khmer, Pali, and Sanskrit.
Buddhism is the faith of approximately 95 percent of the population.
Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and other faiths are also openly
practiced and protected under the Constitution.
Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia that has never been
colonized. Its government structure has undergone gradual and practical
evolution in response to the changing environment. Since 1932, Thailand
has been a constitutional monarchy, with a king as head of state and a
parliamentarian form of government. The bicameral parliament is composed
of 500 representatives and 200 senators. The Prime Minister is selected
from the members of the House of Representatives. Furthermore, Thailand
is divided into 76 provinces, each administered by appointed governors.
Appointed governors administer 75 of Thailand's 76 provinces. Bangkok,
the 76th province, is administered by an elected governor.
Nowadays, renowned by its unequaled ethnical heritage and traditions,
this truly exotic Oriental kingdom greatly enjoys its unique look with
spicy smells, sweet sounds and smiling hospitality of its charming
people. Imparted with the fascinating oriental culture, delicious foods
and delightful fruits, superb beaches and golf courses, the outstanding
dining and shopping opportunities, set apart so much incomparable
nightlife festivities, as well as the far-famed Thai boxing and revered
Thai massages much relaxing the body and mind, amidst many other utmost
temptations, refer to the Pattaya title.
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It is a very compact experience. Extensive learning but
fun. A great experience with TEFL International and very
helpful to find placement
