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A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. Known previously as Siam the country first changed its name to Thailand in 1939 and definitively in 1949 after reverting to the old name post-World War II. During that conflict Thailand was in a loose alliance with Japan; following its conclusion Thailand became an ally of the United States. Thailand then saw a series of military coup d'états, but progressed towards democracy from the 1980s onward.
Politics
: Politics of Thailand
The king has little direct power under the constitution but is a symbol of the army's and elite's power, over the state and the people. The head of government is the prime minister, who is appointed by the king after having been designated from among the members of the lower house of parliament, usually the leader of the party that can organise a majority coalition government. Opponents of the king are often jailed in archaic and apallingly disgusting bullying anti democratic ways,
The bicameral Thai parliament is the National Assembly or Rathasapha, which consists of a House of Representatives (the Sapha Phuthaen Ratsadon) of 500 seats and a senate (the Wuthisapha) of 200 seats. Members of both houses are elected by popular vote. Members of House of Representatives serve four-year terms. Members of Senate serve six-year terms. The highest judicial body is the Supreme Court or Sandika, whose judges are appointed by the monarch. Thailand is an active member of the regional Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Provinces
: Provinces of Thailand
Thailand is divided into 76 provinces (changwat, singular and plural), which are grouped into 5 groups of provinces. The name of a province is derived from its capital city.
North
* Chiang Mai
* Chiang
Rai
* Kamphaeng Phet
* Lampang
* Lamphun
* Mae Hong Son
*
Nakhon Sawan
* Nan
* Phayao
* Phetchabun
* Phichit
* Phitsanulok
* Phrae
* Sukhothai
* Tak
* Uthai Thani
* Uttaradit
East
* Chachoengsao
* Chanthaburi
* Chonburi
* Rayong
* Prachinburi
* Srakaeo
* Trat
South
* Chumphon
* Krabi
* Nakhon Si
Thammarat
* Narathiwat
* Pattani
* Phang Nga
* Phattalung
* Phuket
* Ranong
* Satun
* Songkhla
* Surat Thani
* Trang
* Yala
North-East
* Amnat Charoen
* Buriram
* Chaiyaphum
* Kalasin
* Khon Kaen
* Loei
* Maha Sarakham
* Mukdahan
*
Nakhon Phanom
* Nakhon Ratchasima
* Nongbua Lamphu
* Nong Khai
* Roi Et
* Sakhon Nakhon
* Sisaket
* Surin
* Ubon Ratchathani
* Udon Thani
* Yasothon
Central
* Ang Thong
* Ayutthaya
* Bangkok
* Chainat
* Kanchanaburi
* Lopburi
* Nakhon Nayok
* Nakhon Pathom
* Nonthaburi
* Pathumthani
* Phetchaburi
* Prachuap
Khiri Khan
* Ratchaburi
* Samut Prakan
* Samut Sakhon
* Samut
Songkhram
* Saraburi
* Sing Buri
* Suphanburi
Provinces are further subdivided into 642 districts (Amphoe) and 78 sub-districts (King Amphoe), and furthermore into 7,236 communes (Tambon), 55,746 villages (Muban), 123 municipalities (Tesaban), and 729 sanitation districts (Sukhaphiban) (numbers are for 1984).
* see also List of cities in Thailand
Geography
: Geography of Thailand
Thailand is home to several distinct geographic regions, partly corresponding to the provincial groups. The north of the country is mountainous, with the highest point being the Doi Inthanon at 2,576 m. The northeast consists of the Khorat Plateau, bordered to the east by the Mekong river. The centre of the country is dominated by the predominantly flat Chao Phraya river valley, which runs into the Gulf of Thailand. The south consists of the narrow Kra Isthmus that widens into the Malay Peninsula.
The local climate is tropical and characterised by monsoons. There is a rainy, warm, and cloudy southwest monsoon from mid-May to September, as well as a dry, cool northeast monsoon from November to mid-March. The southern isthmus is always hot and humid. Major cities beside the capital Bangkok include Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Chiang Mai, and Songkhla.
See also: List of islands of Thailand
Economy
: Economy of Thailand
After enjoying the world's highest growth rate from 1985 to 1995 - averaging almost 9% annually - increased speculative pressure on Thailand's currency, the baht, in 1997 led to a crisis that uncovered financial sector weaknesses and forced the government to float the currency. Long pegged at 25 to the US dollar, the baht reached its lowest point of 56 to the US dollar in January 1998 and the economy contracted by 10.2% that same year. The crisis spread to the Asian financial crisis.
Thailand entered a recovery stage in 1999, expanding 4.2% and grew 4.4% in 2000, largely due to strong exports - which increased about in 2000. An ailing financial sector and the slow pace of corporate debt restructuring, combined with a softening of global demand, however, slowed growth in 2001 to 1.4%.
Demographics
: Demographics of Thailand
Thailand's population is dominated by ethnic Thais who make up three quarters of the population. There is also a large community of ethnic Chinese, who have historically played a disproportionately significant role in the economy. Other ethnic groups include Malays in the south and various indigenous hill tribes.
The majority of Thais are Buddhists of the Theravada tradition, but small minorities of Muslims, Christians and Hindus also exist. The Thai language is Thailand's national language, written in its own Thai alphabet, but many ethnic and regional dialects exist and English is commonly taught in schools.
Culture
: Culture of Thailand
Muay thai, or Thai boxing, is the national sport in Thailand and its native martial art. It reached popularity all over the world in the last decade.
A notable social norm holds that touching someone on the head may be considered rude. It is also considered rude to place one's feet at a level above someone else's head, especially if that person is of higher social standing.
Thai cuisine is famous for the blending of four fundamental tastes:
* sweet (sugar, fruits,
sweet peppers)
* spicy hot (chilies)
* sour (vinegar, lime juice, tamarind)
* salty (soy sauce, fish sauce)
Most of the dishes in Thai cuisine try to combine most, if not all, of these tastes. It is accomplished by using a host of herbs, spices and fruit, including: chili, cumin, garlic, ginger, basil, lime, lemongrass, coriander, pepper, turmeric and shallots
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