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the Thai Student Association at the University of Pennsylvania: |
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Thai
Student Association (TSA) is a student-run organization
at the University of Pennsylvania. With other student
organizations, we serve in Penn Community to promote the
awareness of our culture, and integrate with other communities. |
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Statement: |
- Our
constitution.
- Serve
as a responsible representative of Thailand and its people.
- Serve
as a second home for Thai people, making available information,
advice, and support.
- Increase
interaction with the Penn community, thereby making our
presence and unique culture felt.
- Coordinate
with other groups to bring special events to the Penn community.
- Engage
in activities beyond the Penn campus to promote interaction
with other groups, both Thai and non-Thai.
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| About
Thailand: |
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Brief History:
A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century;
it was 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.
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Population:
61,797,751
Ethnic
groups: Thai 75%, Chinese 14%
Religions:
Buddhism 95%, Muslim 3.8%, Christianity 0.5%, Hinduism 0.1%
Languages:
Thai, English, ethnic and regional dialects
Currency:
Baht
Capital:
Bangkok
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More:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Thailand.com
Lonely
Planet
CIA
Factbook
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