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Curated OER

University of Texas: Thailand Administration Divisions

For Students 9th - 10th
This map of Thailand outlines all the provinces and clearly shows how the country snakes down the Malay Peninsula. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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Northern Illinois University

Political and Cultural Geography of Southeast Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a good introduction for students to the main geographical features of Southeast Asia. Provides information on the individual countries that make up Southeast Asia and gives some physical geographical facts about...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Thailand: Location, Geography, and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this enticing description of the geography of Thailand. You can picture the entire country from these paragraphs. There is alos information about the climate. Hyperlinks take you to additional information.
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Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: Buddhism in Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of Buddhism in Thailand. Discusses the different influences on Thai Buddhism and how it has changed through time. Great pictures from Thailand!
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Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: Theravada Buddhism

For Students 9th - 10th
Buddhanet page with links to information on the different countries in which the practice of Theravada (Hinayana) Buddhism predominates.
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Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: Daily Life of a Thai Monk

For Students 9th - 10th
Buddhanet profiles the daily lives of monks in Thailand and an itinerary of a monk's day-to-day activities.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Thai Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here is an opportunity to study a new language. Explore a variety of vocabulary words then practice recognition and understanding with online games.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Thailand, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Thailand: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an easy-to-read rundown of the geography of Thailand. You can find out about the climate, terrain, environmental concerns, and major cities. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Thailand: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy , but the king has little power. Find out how the government works in this current article based on information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Thailand. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
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Other

Guide to Thailand: History of Thailand & Southeast Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary on the history of Southeast Asia. Click on the topics in the left side navigation bar to go to other chapters in the history.
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Read Works

Read Works: Teaching English in Thailand

For Students 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text a young woman named Michelle who went to Thailand for four months to teach English in a school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Traveling to Thailand

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Thailand. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Lao

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Lao people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Karens

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Karens of Myanmar (or Burma) and Thailand. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Thai

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Thai people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers us a general overview of the south-east Asian country of Thailand. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Thailand: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Thailand in Southeastern Asia.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hmong

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry that provides a solid overview of who the Hmong are, where they live, and their history (including important moments in major Chinese dynasties and the Vietnam War). Include links to additional culture and...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Global Women & Poverty (Lesson in Women's Economic Hardships)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that investigates how women in Senegal and Thailand are affected by poverty. Students examine what causes some countries to prosper and others to suffer from poverty. They also create and present graphic organizers of action...
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CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
CRW Flags provides a detailed description of the flags of Thailand, including the historical and political flags.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Thailand

For Students 1st - 9th
Expand your knowledge of Thailand by learning about history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.