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The garland is a symbol of the Thai nation. If work places have a garland their work will be fine and vigorous. If a property has these then women in Thailand will be the majority - Boonserm

Thai clothes are a symbol of Thailand. Thai clothes are very beautiful. We keep Thai clothes for special times. Thai clothes are made of silk. Silk is an animal. People prefer silk because silk is very beautiful - Suragit

Floating market is a market where the people sell vegetables and fruits from their boats. In Bangkok there is only Taling Chan Floating market. At Nonthaburi there is Bang Yai Floating market and there is one in Ratchaburi. That is called Damnoen Saduak Floating market - Chirwa

As soon as you enter the village you will see why this village is named "umbrella village". Owing to villagers having a profession in making umbrellas. The entire village therefore call this place "umbrella village". Umbrellas are useful such as to use as sun hat or rain hat for example. Therefore Thai northern people prefer to make umbrellas - Katiya

World's Largest Crocodile Farm founded in 1950 by the famous Crocodile King, Mr. Utai Youngprapakorn. Mr.Utai has been the pioneer not only to preserve the endangered species from extinction, but also to provide a continuing flow of crocodile skins and related products to the world market. Here at Samutprakan Crocodile Farm and Zoo, they are dedicated to the education, preservation, research and the conservation of wildlife, while reminding all--extinction lasts forever - Mathuwadee

We have had 9 kings. Now we have King Bhummibol and Queen Sirikit. Thais love their king and queen. King Bhummibol leads a very busy life. He travels all over the country to help people and he continues to perform the ancient ceremonies of the Kingdom.

December 5th is King Bhummibol's birthday. August 12th is Queen Sirikit's birthday - Naiwinit

 

Rice is important food for Thai people. Thailand has several kinds of rice.The most renowned is Kaw Hom Ma Li. Thai people like to eat this rice. It grows all over Thailand - Weeraya

Thailand - Laos bridge is at Soi 1-2 Banjommanee, Tambon Meechai, Nongkai. The bridge crosses Maekhong River and reaches Tanalang District Vengjun, Laos. The bridge was built by Australia between Laos and Thailand. The bridge gives commerce between Laos and Thailand. The bridge is 1.20 k. m. long and 15 m. wide. The bridge has 2 ways - Yanapat

The monk is the missionary of Buddhism in Thailand. Buddhists offer food to monks every morning and Buddhists go to temple on Buddhist holy days to listen to a lecture on ethics from a monk - Chatchaya

Phratart Chaiya is located in Tambon Weang, Surattani Province. The chedi is an archeological site built in the style of the Mahayana sect, When the kingdom of Srivichai was prosperous. Surrounding it are four smaller chedis and wiharn kod which houses many old Buddha images in all four directions - Worarat

Doi Suthep is the mountain to the West that overlooks Chiang Mai, and Wat Phra That is the celebrated temple near its peak. The present buildings date from the 16th century and have been considerably expanded and restored by various Chiang Mai people - Sirilux

"Thai dancing" is passed down to the present from Sukhthai period. Is custom of Thailand. Thai dancing is different around Thailand such as northwards - nail dance, equatorwards - ring dance, southwards - manora dance and north eastern - soeing dance - Sushera

Located on the north of Wat Surthat, the Sao Ching - Cha or Giant Swing was originally built during the reign of King Rama I to perform Brahman festivals. However, the ceremony was abolished in 1932 during the reign of King Rama VII - Raya

Temple is symbol of Buddhism. Temple is a place Buddhists respect. Temple has beautiful architecture and wall paintings. Buddhists go to Temple on important Buddhist days for ceremonies - Sasinapa

Samlor - "Samlor has been in Thailand for a long time. Characteristics of the samlor are: 3 wheels, seat for passenger and seat for driver in front of passenger. Samlor moves by stength of driver." Kanjana

Thai Farmer - "This picture is of two Thai farmers. Farmers are important for us. Thai people eat rice a lot. Thai farmers work in the field. Farmers grow rice for Thai people to eat. Farmers grow rice in the rainy season." - Juthamard

Popular Thai fruit are Mango Steen, Papaya, Mango, Longon, Marain plum and Carambola. Thai fruit are nice. You can make Thai fruit into sweets - Nuthaphon B

Muay Thai is self-defense of Thailand. It has been for a long time. Muay Thai is useful. Used in the time when there was an enemy who comes to city. But now it is a sport. It is very popular and it has gone to other countries. This is popular in countries - Nuthaphon S

Thai games are REE-REE KHAO SARN (To Be Trapped Between The Arches) KHEE MA KARN KLUL (Horse Riding) CHUM JEE (To Mark On Fingers With A Song) DERN KALA (Walking On The Coconut Shell Sandals) and NGOO KIN HARNG (Preying On Snake's Tail)

Thai children In The Country-side know These games more than city children - Natsuda

The Thai music is the special music. For example: Gong Wong Yai. The frame of Gong Wong yai is made from several pieces of thick rattan or cane called Wai Pong bent into a small oval nearly circular in form. The performer has his seat within the circle. It is about 125 cm. across, from left to right, about 105 cm. across from front to back, and about 24 cm. in height - Nuttarika

Words and Art Work by Primary 6 students at Sriwittayapaknam School.

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