Thailand Recent History Flashcards
In 2010 how long did protest last in bkk?
9 weeks (90 people died, they asked the gov to step done, there was a call made by gov to bring military in which is under big scrutiny)
When was suvarnabhumi occupied by protesters?
2008
What does Amnesty mean?
A pardon extended by the government to a group or class of persons, usually for a political offense; the act of a sovereign power officially forgiving certain classes of persons who are subject to trial but have not yet been convicted” It obliterates all legal remembrance of the offense. Amnesty is more and more used to express ‘freedom’ and the time when prisoners can go free.
2013 what is the unemployment rate in thailand?
1 percent
Name the northern provinces in thailand?
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae hong son, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit