3. Similarities and differences between Thai culture and the cultures of Southeast Asia

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2 3. Similarities and differences between Thai culture and the cultures of Southeast Asia Thai society consists in a variety of people from different cultures who came to live together in what is today the country named Thailand. Some of these ethnic groups were occupied and absorbed by the main local kingdoms (ancient Thailand).

3 Some joined Thai kingdoms voluntarily, thanks to diplomatic agreements or royal families links. Some others migrate into Thailand escaping all kinds of problems in their original lands. Knowing that, is no surprise that cultures and traditions in Thailand are quite similar to those of neighboring countries.

4 1) Architecture UNIT 4 THAI CULTURES AND THE CULTURES OF COUNTRIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Because Thailand is located in a tropical zone, the characteristics of living places architecture are very similar to those of neighboring countries: Using wood and bamboo as raw materials Elevating the houses up from the ground Having open gaps on the walls for ventilation Having steep roofs and rims sticking out to block the sun and the rain Division in: bedroom + living room + kitchen + balcony Houses with many windows Under space used to store equipment and raising animals

5 Thailand

6 Indonesia - Myanmar - Cambodia - Vietnam - The Philippines -

7 2) Religious beliefs UNIT 4 THAI CULTURES AND THE CULTURES OF COUNTRIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA The cultures of neighboring countries are rooted significantly in the religions and beliefs that the majority of the people within the country have practiced in the past (ancient local beliefs) Imposed over those ancient beliefs there is a considerable amount of great religions spread all over Southeast Asia, namely: Buddhism Hinduism Islam Christianity

8 The first 2 from South Asia, the other 2 from West Asia, although Christianity became a great religion thanks to Europeans. As you can imagine, the countries sharing the same great religion as the major religion within its borders have many traditions and rituals in common. In the case of Thailand the countries religiously more similar are: Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia

9 Many other countries in Southeast Asia share another great religion: Islam. Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei And others share similar Christian values and traditions: East Timor and The Philippines Nonetheless, all these 3 great religions (Buddhism, Christianity and Islam) can be found in all the countries of Southeast Asia. Hinduism is less popular, and is followed mainly in Bali (Indonesia), Singapore and Malaysia.

10 3) Languages Thai language belongs to the Thai-Kadai family. Thai-Kadai languages, besides Thailand and Laos, are also spoken in: Cambodia, India, Malaysia, China, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam In Thailand there s also languages originated from neighboring countries.

11 Tai Kadai-speaking peoples: Kadai-speaking_peoples UNIT 4 THAI CULTURES AND THE CULTURES OF COUNTRIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

12 List of languages and ethnic groups in Thailand:

13 Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and The Philippines share the same family of languages Austronesian Although Chinese and English are widely spread in Singapore). Vietnam and Cambodia, although their languages are very different, also share the same family Austro-Asiatic In Myanmar people speak Burmese, belonging to another family of languages Sino-Tibetan

14 5. ASEAN Association of Southeast Asia Nations QUIZZES 1. All questions first win (if both have get all questions right) 2. More correct questions win 3. Spelling mistakes acceptable

15 Quizz 1 FLAGS

16 Quizz 2 CAPITAL CITIES Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam

17 Answers 2 Brunei - Bandar Seri Begawan Cambodia Phnom Penh Indonesia Jakarta Laos Vientiane Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Myanmar - Naypyidaw Philippines Manila Singapore Singapore Thailand Bangkok Vietnam Hanoi

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19 Quizz 3 SIZE Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam

20 Answers 3 Brunei 9 th Cambodia 8 th Indonesia 1 st Laos 7 th Malaysia 5 th Myanmar 2 nd Philippines 6 th Singapore 10 th Thailand 3 rd Vietnam 4 th

21 Quizz 4 POPULATION Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam UNIT 4 THAI CULTURES AND THE CULTURES OF COUNTRIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

22 Answers 4 Brunei 10 th Cambodia 7 th Indonesia 1 st Laos 8 th Malaysia 6 th Myanmar 5 th Philippines 2 nd Singapore 9 th Thailand 4 th Vietnam 3 rd

23 Quizz 5 GDP (PPP) Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam UNIT 4 THAI CULTURES AND THE CULTURES OF COUNTRIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

24 Answers 5 Brunei 10 th Cambodia 8 th Indonesia 1 st Laos 9 th Malaysia 4 th Myanmar 7 th Philippines 3 rd Singapore 6 th Thailand 2 nd Vietnam 5 th

25 Quizz 6 POPULATION DENSITY Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam

26 Answers 6 Brunei 9 th Cambodia 7 th Indonesia 4 th Laos 10 th Malaysia 6 th Myanmar 8 th Philippines 2 nd Singapore 1 st Thailand 5 th Vietnam 3 rd

27 Quizz 7 GDP PER CAPITA (PPP) Brunei Cambodia Indonesia Laos Malaysia Myanmar Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam

28 Answers 7 Brunei 2 nd Cambodia 10 th Indonesia 5 th Laos 7 th Malaysia 3 rd Myanmar 9 th Philippines 6 th Singapore 1 st Thailand 4 th Vietnam 8 th