Overview of Thailand

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Natural regions of the country. The history of Thailand. Thai food. Overview of Thailand Thailand is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Natural regions of the country.. The history of Thailand.. Customs and cultural differences.. Social structure in Thailand.. Celebrations of festivals and holidays.. One beautiful holiday celebrated by the Thai - Loi Krathong. . Thai food.....»

Thailand

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Thailand Every country in the world has its own distinct culture, its own way of life, whether it s the government, the economy, the religion(s), the history ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History.. The first inhabitants of Thailand.. Formation of kingdoms.. The Malay city-states.. The end of Funan kingdom.. The death of Sukhothai's first ruler.. Ties with foreign coutries by the kingdoms.. Thailand and World War...»

The child sex trade in Asia

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « To illustrate this point, Bower (2005) examines the specific changes that have occurred in Thailand as the result of changes to the economy. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. As family struggle to survive, many women and girls have found work in the brothels of large Asian cities such as Bangkok. . World Health Organization (WHO) (2001) undertook an extensive investigation of the problem. . . The United...»

The top facts about Hmong students.

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « The Hmong are an Ethnic group native to Asia, specifically Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, specifically the northern, mountainous areas. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The number of Hmong worldwide. Hmong immigrants . The main difficulty for most Hmong . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Economic crisis in South-east Asia

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   07/28/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The economies of South Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong were the hardest hit economies during the economic crisis3. The ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The factor which leads to the unprecedented expansion.. The unprecedented and unhealthy levels of competition in South Korea.. Countermeasures which countries took in order to rectify the problem.. Lesson that were learned from the South-East Asian...»

When the Japanese moved into Southeast Asia in 1941, local reactions to the occupying forces differed greatly. Evaluate the motivations that fueled these varying responses, taking into consideration particular local situations and periods of the war

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « The Philippines and Thailand stand as exceptions in different ways In the Philippines, Americans took over the country following the war against Spain they won ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The pre invasion context: A determinant to understand the reactions of locals to the Japanese invasion.. An unwelcomed colonization.. The Philippines and Thailand: Exceptions in different ways.. The loss of their initial support and...»

King Mongkut: Man, Myth, and Misrepresentation

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/24/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « of a Western encounter with the Other have been more popular than that of the English governess Anna Leonowens and King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam, now Thailand ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The real King Mongkut . Anna claim to having been born in Carnarvon. The portrayal of King Mongkut in The King and I . The king: Not the only character to receive ill treatment at the hands of the script writers. The general untruths found in the...»

Importance or otherwise for multinational enterprises of developing codes of ethics

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « After that the tests proved that there is petrol in this area, the consortium signed a sale contract with the Petroleum Authority of Thailand in 1995. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Important issues linked with the ethical code.. Human rights.. Environment.. Corruption.. Genetically modified food.. Conclusion.. References.....»

The economic, social and political impact of the Great Depression on Southeast Asia

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   08/28/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « Rice production for export in Burma, Thailand and South Vietnam peaked in the 1920s; rubber trees that had been planted during the price boom in the late 1910s ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Depression's most direct impact.. The value of exports.. The Depression's effect on Southeast Asia in the monetary sphere. . Positive effect of the depression on Japan.. This emergence of Japan as a serious contender.. The economic impact and...»

« EU loses a landmark sugar case at the WTO », by SAPA-AP & Blomberg, business Report, 29 April 2005

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2006   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « In 2002, European Union was accused by Brazil (followed by Australia and Thailand) of not following these rules on the sugar market. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary . Introduction . The agriculture industry . The trade of agricultural products . Commercial policies before the institution of the World Trade Organisation . Agricultural negotiations of the Uruguay Round. The agreement on...»

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