A Taste of Thailand: A Recipe for Green Chicken Curry

Introduction

Thailand can be found in the southeastern part of Asia and is a predominately Buddhist country. Their language is mostly incomprehensible to most common visitors, but luckily, English is understood by a large number of Thai people. 

I prepared Green Chicken Curry. My recipe is a favorite of some friends of mine who have visited Thailand several times.

Country Information

·      Geographic Facts

Here are three geographic facts about Thailand:

1.            Thailand is located in Southeast Asia. Thailand is approximately the size of France and has an area of 510,000 square kilometers. They have a population of 60 million growing at 1.5% each year.

2.            The largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, which has more than 6 million people living there. Not only is Bangkok the largest city, it is also the capital of Thailand as well as the chief seaport.

3.            Thailand is dominated by mountainous terrain. The highest point in Thailand is Doi Inthanon at 2576 meters. Two major rivers run through the country, Chao Phraya River and the Mun River.

·      3 “Serious” Facts

Here are three serious facts about Thailand:

1.            In 1932 Thailand became and remains a constitutional monarchy instead of an absolute monarchy. King Rama IX, the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, the present king. The King has reigned for more than half a century, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch.

2.            Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia to have never been colonized. Its history is divided into five major periods: the Nanchao Period, the Sukhothai Period, the Ayutthaya Period, the Thon Buri Period, and the Rattanakosin Period

3.            Thailand is a strong Buddhist country, one of the most Buddhist in the world. The national religion is Theravada Buddhist and is practiced by more than 90 % of the Thai people.

·      3 “Fun” Facts