THAILAND Information

Thailand is a nation of diverse population, around 75% of residents are Thai, 14% are Chinese, and there is a substantial number of persons from Khymer, Vietnam and Cambodia. Religion is also varied, Theravada Budhism is the primary religion (approx 95%) but Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus and Christians are also represented. Central Thai is the official language taught in schools although many regional dialects exists as well.  Thai is a tonal language which is notoriously difficult to master.  A given syllable can have several different meanings depending on the inflection it is pronounced with.  English is spoken generaly well in the cities but is not well known in the rural areas.

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Thailand Is one of South East Asia's most interesting nations. It is a constant paradox, with some of the world's most astoundingly beautiful sights offset against overcrowded cities. The Coastal Pursuits marine conservation surveying course will take students from the North of the country in Bangkok, one of Asia's most lively and diverse connurbations, along the Gulf of Thailand to Southern Thailand's rural areas. Travelling across the country, students will be able to see the constant conflict between the increasing development synonomous with 'tiger economies' and the previously pristine environment.