The colors of Thailand
The colors of Thailand
We bring you a special report on the world´s longest reigning monarch, the King of Thailand.
The Thai monarch , no ordinary king
Thailand has recently treated the world to a splendid show, in honor of their beloved King. King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been on the throne for sixty years, and is the world´s longest-reigning monarch. He is known for his work with the poor, and for helping the country out of political crises.
Thai Princess interview
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, is the third child of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. She is also the king´s personal secretary. She began to accompany her father on visits to remote areas when she was 16, and now often represents her father at various royal functions.
A changing Golden Triangle
For generations, opium has been a vital part of the rural economy in Southeast Asia´s Golden Triangle Region. The area is the source of over half the world´s illegal heroin.
Buddhism ,a way of life in Thailand
Ancient temples and bright-colored Buddhists robes reflect Thailand´s charm. There are over 29 thousand temples in the country, and most of its population are devout Buddhists.
Back to paradise
Thailand´s Phi Phi Island is a tropical paradise. On December 26, 2004, much of Phi Phi was devastated by the Indian Ocean tsunami. 850 people died, and 1,200 are still missing. Over a hundred children lost one or both of their parents.
Thailand’s elephants
Nothing says "Thailand" more than the elephant. But now their numbers are limited to about 2,600. They work in everything from transport to massage and even art.
