Host an Exchange Student from Thailand

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Thailand

Thailand is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. The largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, the capital, which is also the country's center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Thailand's population is approximately 64 million. The country is a kingdom, a constitutional monarchy, with King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He is the ninth king of the House of Chakri, and has reigned since 1946, making him the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

Capital

Bangkok

Government

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Language

Thai

Currency

Thai baht (฿)

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Ingredients

1 1" piece ginger, peeled

1/4 cup lime juice

6 cups low sodium chicken broth

1.5 lb chicken meat, cut into pieces

1 can coconut milk

2 tbsp. fish sauce

1 tsp. sugar

2 stalks fresh lemongrass

Chili oil, cilantro, and lime wedges (for garnish)

Directions

Using the back of a knife, lightly smash lemongrass and ginger; cut lemongrass into 4" pieces.

Bring lemongrass, ginger, lime leaves, and broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors are melded, 8-10 minutes. Strain broth into clean saucepan; discard solids.

Add chicken and return to a boil. Reduce heat, add mushrooms, and simmer, skimming occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are soft, 20-25 minutes. Mix in coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar.

Divide soup among bowls. Serve with chili oil, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Fun Facts

Thailand is 198,115 sq. miles, about the same size as California.

Thailand has 66.7 million people, about as many as California and Texas combined.

One tenth of all animal species on Earth live in Thailand.

The longest place name in the world is the full name of Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand: Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit.

Thailand is the world's largest exporter of rice.

Hello

Swasdi

How are you?

Withi kar thi khun

I AM EXCITED TO MEET MY THAI EXCHANGE STUDENT!

Phm tunten thi ca di phb kab nakreiyn lækpeliiyn thiy khxng chan!

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THAILAND?

Khun khey di pi prathesthiy?