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OK I will bite, I am obnoxious enough to go for this one. Forgive the sarcasm, I am not known as a nice person. Perhaps We could give some better answers if all the questions were not slanted toward a religious cause. Maybe keeping in mind the biblical term 'words seasoned' or the term 'when in rome do as..." I can't think of any Thai people rushing to a Christian group and asking such questions but who knows.

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1. Q: What are the main religions in Thailand?

Buddism

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2. Q: Do you go to church?

All people in Thailand practice in some way or another.

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3. Q: If so, how often do you go and how much of a priority is it in your life?

Life is more important than impressing your neighbors in Thailand.

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4. Q: Are you free to choose any religion you desire?

It is called free will, something that all humans have, so of course.

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5. Q: If one chooses a religion that’s not the main religion are they treated any differently?

Certainly as they would anywhere else. You are an American, i am sure you treat Jehovah's Witnesses quite differently than you do a Catholic.

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6. Q: Is there any day that stores don’t operate due to religious restrictions?

No.

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7. Q: Are there any religious holidays? Can you explain them?

Not really, though Christmas has been imported these days.

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8. Q: What form of government does Thailand have?

Democratic Monarchy

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9. Q: How involved is the government in the lives of the citizens?

The people have much respect for the good the government does for them.

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10. Q: How much power do you, the citizens, have in how you are governed?

Thai people can vote if that is what you mean.

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11. Q: What kind of job opportunities there? Is it easy to get a job?

Similar as USA, work in a car factory, plastic factory, as a lawyer, a CPA, A teacher etc...

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12. Q: What is the most common type of occupation?

Farming or Factory Labor.

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13. Q: Does everyone have the ability to move up the social classes?

Of course, if one is willing to educate themselves. It is not as easy as the USA, but certainly can be done. If I recall Thaksin even is a self-made man.

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14. Q: Have you or your parents or grandparents worked their way up the social classes?

I am white.

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15. Q: Does the judicial system in Thailand support the death penalty?

Yes, in extreme cases.

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16. Q: How numerous is the amount of police officers around your town or city streets or where you have been?

Minimal where I have been.

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17. Q: Is it common or uncommon to be treated unfairly by people in authoritative positions, such as a police officer or government official?

Depends on where you are, it is always possible, about the same statistics as USA for this one I think.

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18. Q: Do you think that the main source for people’s values and moral come from their religion or is it just something that is taught at a young age?

Family Social structure, and religion both. The difference is in Thailand young people are forced to respect, because you have nothing but this in the end.