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The only Southeast Asian country never to have been colonized by a European power.In alliance with Japan during the WWII, Thailand became a US treaty ally in 1954 later sending troops to Korea and later fighting the US in Vietnam.

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The Grand Palace in BangkokThe Temple of DawnBangkok Parliament Building

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Chulalongkorn Two huge elephants carrying seats form a triumphal arch. It was built in honor of the late Chulalongkorn, king of Siam, who visited Europe in 1897.

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Ching Mai is a center for crafts including silverwork, weaving, porcelain, and woodcarving.

CHING MAI

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Elephant ridesSacred Burial GroundThe Kings Summer Home

THAILANDBusiness & EconomicsIn 1833 Thailand and the United States signed a Treaty of Amity and Commerce, the first American treaty with an Asian nation.During the 51 years of the current Kings reign, Thailand has enjoyed enviable economic growth. Thailands agrarian base and dynamic private sector form a bedrock for its economy.Thailand boasts a complex export-led economy which embraces the latest technologies and includes tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, minerals and communications.

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THAILANDBusiness & EconomicsIn 1833 Thailand and the United States signed a Treaty of Amity and Commerce, the first American treaty with an Asian nation.During the 51 years of the current Kings reign, Thailand has enjoyed enviable economic growth. Thailands agrarian base and dynamic private sector form a bedrock for its economy.Thailand boasts a complex export-led economy which embraces the latest technologies and includes tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, minerals and communications.Seeks investment and trade from all countries by encouraging foreign direct investment as a means of promoting economic development, employment, and technology transfer.Thailands economy faced a sudden drop in exports from 23% in 1995 to -0.2% in 1996.Economic problems led to speculative attack on the baht, and the floatation of the baht in July 1996 saw an over 100% evaluation of the currency.On August 20, 1997, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assisted Thailand by granting a US$ 17.2 billion package.One of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

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Government & PoliticsThe Kingdom of Sukhothai (1257-1378)The Ayutthaya Kingdom(1300-1400s)The Rattanakosin Kingdom (1767-present) The only country in Southeast Asia never colonized, Thailand was known for centuries as Siam.

GovernmentPolitical Transformation24 June 1932: Bloodless coup demanding changing Thailand from absolute to constitutional monarchy. 10 December 1932: King Prajadhipok signed Thailand's first constitution, ending 800 years of Thailands absolute monarchy. 25 November 1996: Elections name General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh as Thailands 22nd Prime Minister.

The Thai Government

Prime MinisterHead of Government

National Assembly

Senate

House of Representatives

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D.P.

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N.A.P. = New Arspiration PartyD.P. = Democratic Party

KingHead of State

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Latter-Day-Saints in ThailandThailand enjoys religious freedomMembers: 10,800In 1854, President Brigham Young sent first missionary to Thailand, then known as Siam Thailand District was organized in 1966November 2,1966 President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicated Thailand for the preaching of the gospel In 1973, Thailand became its own mission In 1995, the Bangkok Stake (diocese) was created

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