THAILAND



Thailand: ( Ratcha Anachak Thai or Prathet Thai ) History: A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939. Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. Thailand is currently facing separatist violence in its southern ethnic Malay-Muslim provinces. Constitution & Politics: chief of state: King PHUMIPHON Adunyadet (BHUMIBOL Adulyadej) (since 9 June 1946) elections: monarch is hereditary; according to 2007 constitution, prime minister is designated from among members of House of Representatives; following national elections for House of Representatives, leader of party that could organize a majority coalition usually was appointed prime minister by king; prime minister is limited to two 4-year terms. Current political situation is unstable. Climate: Tropical; rainy, warm, cloudy southwest monsoon (mid-May to September); dry, cool northeast monsoon (November to mid-March); southern isthmus always hot and humid. Religion: Buddhist 94.6%, Muslim 4.6%, Christian 0.7%, other 0.1% (2000 census) Medical: Food or waterborne diseases: bacterial diarrhea and hepatitis A Vectorborne diseases: dengue fever, malaria, Japanese encephalitis, and plague are high risks in some locations Animal contact disease: rabies, highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been identified among birds in this country or surrounding region; it poses a negligible risk with extremely rare cases possible amongs them who have close contact with birds (2007). Water contact disease: leptospirosis. Avoid drinking tap water! Communications: General assessment high quality system, especially in urban areas like Bangkok Domestic: fixed line system provided by both a government owned and commercial provider; wireless service expanding rapidly and outpacing fixed lines International: country code - 66

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