Transcript Cambodia - Mr. Krus World Geography

Thailand
and Burma
Cy Woods HS
Thailand in Pictures
Formerly
called the
Kingdom of
Siam, now a
constitutional
monarchy.
Thailand
Buddhist monk
Siamese Cat
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Kayan Tribeswoman
Chang and Eng Bunker
Royal Palace
Thailand Today
Human trafficking is a huge problem
in Thailand and other Southeast
Asian countries. Often sold by the
poor families to brothels in large
cities.
Thailand Today
King Bhumibohl is the longest
ruling monarch in the world (almost
69 years) and is suffering from ill
health. Although a constitutional
monarchy, it is unlawful to
disrespect the monarchy.
Protests by anti-government
forces loyal to a former prime
minister have led to tension in this
usually peaceful country. She has
recently been charged with
negligence in a rice subsidy scheme.
Burma in Pictures
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Burmese rubies
Burma
(Myanmar)
Because of its isolation from
much of the world,
infrastructure in Burma is
crumbling and the economy
is mostly agriculture based.
The military government is
also accused of trafficking
In opium poppies/heroin.
A cyclone in 2008 killed
more than 130,000 people,
many from starvation and
Disease because the
government would not
allow international aid
organizations to help.
90% of the world’s
rubies come from
Burma
Burma Today
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In 2007, Buddhist monks protested
against the repressive rule of the
military junta. Many “disappeared”
Shortly thereafter.
Nobel Peace Prize winner and
pro-democracy activist
Aung San Suu Kyi was
under house arrest for 20 years
for her stance against the military
Government. Released in late 2010. She
is now a leader of the opposition.
Aung San Suu Kyi
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What do you remember?
• Which three countries
made up Indochina?
• Which two countries are
constitutional
monarchies?
• What was Thailand
known as in the 1800s?
• What country is known
for exporting rubies and
opium?
• Which country was ruled
by a military junta until
recently?
• Who were the Khmer
Rouge? Why did they
target intellectuals?
• Who was Pol Pot?
• What is Angkor Wat?
• Aung San Suu Kyi has
been compared to
what famous South
Asian leader?
• Burma is also known
as________________