1. Thailand and Burma Cy Woods HS

2. Thailand in Pictures

3. Thailand Formerly called the Kingdom of Siam, now a constitutional monarchy. Chang and Eng Bunker Siamese Cat Royal Palace Kayan Tribeswoman Buddhist monk Click on photos for videos

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Burma in Pictures Burmese rubies Click on photo for video about democracy

7. 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. 90% of the world’s rubies come from Burma 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.

8. Burma Today 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. In 2007, Buddhist monks protested against the repressive rule of the military junta. Many “disappeared” Shortly thereafter. Click on photo for trailer of movie about her life

9. Aung San Suu Kyi Click on photo for TED talk

10. 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________________