According to thereligionfaqs, Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist nation, with an estimated 94.6% of the population identifying as Buddhist. Buddhism has been practiced in Thailand for centuries and is deeply embedded in the culture and national identity of the Thai people. The main form of Buddhism practiced in Thailand is Theravada Buddhism, which is based on the Pali Canon, a collection of scriptures that are believed to contain teachings given by the Buddha himself. Other forms of Buddhism are also present in Thailand, such as Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. Additionally, there are minority religions present in the country including Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and various traditional animist beliefs. Islam is the second most popular religion in Thailand with an estimated 4.9% of the population identifying as Muslim. The majority of Muslims in Thailand belong to Sunni Islam and there are several mosques throughout the country where they can practice their faith. Christian denominations such as Catholicism, Protestantism, and various evangelical churches also have a presence in Thailand with around 0.7% of Thais identifying as Christian. Hinduism has been present in Thailand for centuries but accounts for only 0.1% of the population today while traditional animist beliefs still persist among some ethnic minorities living near borders with neighboring countries such as Laos or Myanmar. In 2011, the Kingdom of Thailand was located in Southeast Asia and bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia. It had a population of around 66 million people and was considered a middle-income country with a GDP per capita of $5,110. Thailand’s economy relied heavily on industry which accounted for around 40 percent of GDP and employed more than 30 percent of the workforce. The manufacturing sector was particularly important contributing around 15 percent to GDP while tourism was growing rapidly but still relatively small. Thailand faced numerous social challenges in 2011 including high levels of inequality with the richest 10 percent controlling more than 50 percent of the wealth as well as low access to basic services such as healthcare and education. Additionally, corruption was widespread throughout all levels of government which hindered development efforts. The environment in Thailand suffered from years of mismanagement and neglect leading to air pollution from burning fossil fuels as well as water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharges. In response to these issues the government had taken some steps towards improving environmental protection but much more needed to be done in order to effectively address them. Check programingplease for Thailand in 2010.
A worthy successor to the Spanish Ibiza and the Crimean Kazantip is the Thai Phangan (Ko Pha Ngan). This island in the South China Sea has become popular around the world thanks to the Full Moon Party, which takes place every month on the full moon on the five-kilometer Haad Rin beach. A few days […]
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Thailand – a breathtaking holiday destination Thailand has become a classic travel destination with its countless islands and beaches, as well as its fantastic cuisine and very affordable prices. It offers both sophisticated hotel complexes and simple, inexpensive bamboo huts by the sea. Last but not least, the Asian-Buddhist hospitality is responsible for the fact […]
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Information search & application process When I started thinking about where to go for the semester abroad, I asked how I could get information and who could best help organize the semester. At the TU Dortmund I went to an information event organized by MicroEDU and listened to the various options. When choosing the place […]
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Motivation, application and acceptance process Although international experience in the field of supply chain management is becoming increasingly important, I unfortunately received little support from my German university with regard to the semester abroad. So I decided without further ado to take my application and the organization of a semester abroad into my own hands. […]
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Why Bangkok, Thailand of all places? First a few words about me and the background for a semester abroad in Bangkok. Since I had already completed a semester abroad in San Diego, California for my Bachelor’s degree, I wanted to take another chance to leave for my Master’s degree. Since I had already been to […]
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My time in Bangkok was an unforgettable time, which also brought me a long way forward professionally. I spent two trimesters in the College of Management at Mahidol University. This college is especially for the master’s courses in business administration and, unlike the main campus, is located in Bangkok. Organization before the semester abroad Application […]
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In the period from mid-May to the end of August 2013, I completed a voluntary semester abroad at the College of Management at Mahidol University (CMMU) in Bangkok in the 3rd semester of the Marketing Management master’s course. For the application to the CMMU I had to send the following documents to MicroEDU , who […]
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My semester abroad at Mahidol University in Bangkok was a great experience and I can only recommend everyone to do it right away. Of course there are a few things to consider and tips that make life easier. Application At the CMMU, the academic year is divided into trimesters. That means you can choose whether […]
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Before the semester abroad Before embarking on the Thailand adventure can fall, a few things have to be organized and taken into account in advance. First of all, of course, you have to put together your application documents and make an initial selection of courses that you want to take during your semester abroad at […]
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After I failed the Bachelor one semester abroad to make and I previously could produce only a two-month internship at a Chinese school as international experience in my CV, stood out for me at the beginning of the Masters and firmly that this time I will definitely spend a semester abroad. Unfortunately, my university has […]
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Between September and December 2015 we completed our exchange semester in Bangkok at the College of Management Mahidol University (CMMU) as a freemover. In the following we will report on our experiences in Bangkok and give some helpful tips for a successful and eventful exchange in Thailand. Application The application process is pretty simple and […]
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1 Academic information 1. 1 Mahidol University – College of Management (CMMU) The Mahidol University is one of the top universities in Thailand and has entered the international ranking as number one in Thailand this year. It was founded in 1943 and named after the father of the reigning king. The university is renowned for […]
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Shopping Overview Thai silk and cotton fabrics, leather goods, silver, pottery with green celadon glaze, dolls, masks, lacquerware and items made of bamboo and bronze are particularly attractive souvenirs. The weekend market in Bangkok’s Chatuchak Park is a delight to browse and marvel at, selling everything from genuine antiques to fighting fish. Bespoke clothing is […]
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