The Early Years: Economy & Agriculture Economy:
- Three main leaders of Thailand ; Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok.
Ayutthaya Culture Elephant Camp in Thailand
- The capital city of Thailand was always changing ;
+ (1238) Sukhothai
+ (1350) Ayutthaya
+ (1767) Thon Buri
+ (1782) Bangkok Agriculture:
- Natural Resources ;
+ Rice
+ Corn
+ Sugarcane
+ Rubber
+ Coconuts
+ Soybeans
+ Cassava / Tapioca
- The importance of the Elephant in Thai Culture ; + Elephants are the National Symbol.
+ Rare white elephants symbolized a king's
glory and honor.
+ The more white elephants you had, the greater you were.
+ Elephants were used in war, and as transportation.
- Thailand relies heavily on their agricultural exports.
Economy:
- Three main leaders of Thailand ; Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok.
+ (1238) Sukhothai
+ (1350) Ayutthaya
+ (1767) Thon Buri
+ (1782) Bangkok
Agriculture:
- Natural Resources ;
+ Rice
+ Corn
+ Sugarcane
+ Rubber
+ Coconuts
+ Soybeans
+ Cassava / Tapioca
- The importance of the Elephant in Thai Culture ;
+ Elephants are the National Symbol.
+ Rare white elephants symbolized a king's
glory and honor.
+ The more white elephants you had, the greater you were.
+ Elephants were used in war, and as transportation.
- Thailand relies heavily on their agricultural exports.
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