Orientation Guide to Thailand and the Thai Culture: Religion, Traditions, Family Life, Urban and Rural Populations, Geography, History, Economy, Society and Security

Thailand (formerly Siam) is the only country in Southeast Asia that has never been conquered or colonized by a European nation. Since 1932, the country has been governed as a constitutional monarchy with an elected parliament, although the military has often intervened to take power. The latest military coup occurred in September 2006, followed by general elections in late 2007 and the subsequent formation of a new democratic government.
A strong U.S. ally since the end of World War II, Thailand has previously solicited assistance from the U.S. to help promote political stability in the country. More recently, the Thai government has struggled with a separatist insurgency in its southern provinces, where violence has escalated since 2004. Nationalist sentiments had some effect on the 2007 general elections, and efforts are ongoing to stabilize conflict in the southern region.
This book, produced by Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC), provides comprehensive information about Thailand and the Thai Culture. Chapter topics include religion, traditions, family life and differences in the lifestyles of urban and rural populations as well as detailed discussion of geography, history and their economy, form of government, society and security and much more.
90 pages; dozens of photos, illustrations and charts, many in full color.
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