1. For THAILAND, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For THAILAND:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) For how long did King Vajiralongkorn’s father King Bhumibol Adulyadej reign?
c) King Bhumibol died in 2016. Why wasn’t Vajiralongkorn crowned until now?
d) Why is the coronation taking place at a good time for the country?
e) What is your reaction to the elaborate ceremony involved with the king’s coronation?