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**gastabegree** · 09-21-2012, 04:08 PM

Ok here are more polite and more accurate answers.

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

Buddism is primary at nearly 99%

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2. Q: Do you go to church?

Most do not attend a church in the same way Americans view it, but most all do have an immensly revering attitude toward their religion, and many do not consider Buddism a religion so much as it is more of a way of life.

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

As in America the amount of tme tends to increase with the persons age and ###. But most Thai's do make it to the temple or make ammends at least a couple times per week.

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

There really is not much for a choice, as mentioned they don't really view it as a religion, they simply view it is leading a 'good person's' life, i.e. the golden rule.

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

With exception to the recent attacks from the Muslims in the South, but really outside of this there is not any right out discrimination as in the West.

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

It really is up to the owners personal level of what he considers sacred.

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

Their are celebrations that relate to the full moon, there are holidays where you are not to go to other temples you spend the entire day at 'your own' temple. There are a few more but i am not sure of the details.

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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?

not often from an extremely low social class, but mid level to upper can be done. 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?

My wife's family only moved up the social ladder when we bought them a tractor, they are still poor farm family though.

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

Yes, in extreme cases. Many times in the past this also has applied to some drug tafficking.

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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. Police often do accept bribes for minor traffic offenses, but I really doubt they are as crooked as some make them out to be. I mean murder is considerably different from a speeding ticket.

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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. The respect Thai's show to everything and everyone usually is what stuns most foriegners.

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gastabegree Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	Ok here are more polite and more accurate answers. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 1. Q: What are the main religions in Thailand? Buddism is primary at nearly 99% Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 2. Q: Do you go to church? Most do not attend a church in the same way Americans view it, but most all do have an immensly revering attitude toward their religion, and many do not consider Buddism a religion so much as it is more of a way of life. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 3. Q: If so, how often do you go and how much of a priority is it in your life? As in America the amount of tme tends to increase with the persons age and ###. But most Thai's do make it to the temple or make ammends at least a couple times per week. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 4. Q: Are you free to choose any religion you desire? There really is not much for a choice, as mentioned they don't really view it as a religion, they simply view it is leading a 'good person's' life, i.e. the golden rule. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 5. Q: If one chooses a religion that’s not the main religion are they treated any differently? With exception to the recent attacks from the Muslims in the South, but really outside of this there is not any right out discrimination as in the West. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 6. Q: Is there any day that stores don’t operate due to religious restrictions? It really is up to the owners personal level of what he considers sacred. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 7. Q: Are there any religious holidays? Can you explain them? Their are celebrations that relate to the full moon, there are holidays where you are not to go to other temples you spend the entire day at 'your own' temple. There are a few more but i am not sure of the details. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 8. Q: What form of government does Thailand have? Democratic Monarchy Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 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. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 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. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 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... Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 12. Q: What is the most common type of occupation? Farming or Factory Labor. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 13. Q: Does everyone have the ability to move up the social classes? not often from an extremely low social class, but mid level to upper can be done. It is not as easy as the USA, but certainly can be done. If I recall Thaksin even is a self-made man. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 14. Q: Have you or your parents or grandparents worked their way up the social classes? My wife's family only moved up the social ladder when we bought them a tractor, they are still poor farm family though. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 15. Q: Does the judicial system in Thailand support the death penalty? Yes, in extreme cases. Many times in the past this also has applied to some drug tafficking. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 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. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 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. Police often do accept bribes for minor traffic offenses, but I really doubt they are as crooked as some make them out to be. I mean murder is considerably different from a speeding ticket. Quote[/b] (interested american @ Sep. 22 2005,22:26)] 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. The respect Thai's show to everything and everyone usually is what stuns most foriegners.
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