Curated OER
Unesco: Thailand: Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns
Sukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam in the 13th and 14th centuries. It has a number of fine monuments, illustrating the beginnings of Thai architecture. The great civilization which evolved in the Kingdom of Sukhothai...
Curated OER
A Wave Hitting Koh Lanta Yai, Thailand
Brilliant coverage of the South Asian tsunami disaster. Find articles, photos, video, audio, and more rich resources covering this disaster.
Curated OER
Friesian.com: The Periphery of China
The countries covered by this site from friesian.com are: Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Tibet, Laos, Cambodia and Mongolia.
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Reflections on Death (Buddhist Hospices)
A good introduction to Buddhist funerary practices. Provides links to Buddhist death rituals in various countries.
Other
Aide Au Voyage
This a great French site to consult before you leave for a trip. Be sure to check out "avant partir," "tous sur les sous," sous," sac sac dos," dos," and trucs." trucs."
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Living Language: E Ticket Thai [Pdf]
These lessons will help you if you are planning a trip to Thailand and could use a helpful traveler's phrasebook with hundreds of essential words and phrases.
Other
Art4d
"art4d" covers the latest in architecture and related fields. Published in Thailand, "art4d" takes a cutting-edge look at all things of interest to contemporary architects and to students of architecture.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion: Collections
The Krannert Art Museum provides a great collection of artwork from all over the world. Click on "collections" to access images of African, Egyptian, America-Pre-Columbian, USA, Ancient Gandhara, China, India, Japan, Thailand, Greece,...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Tsunami Devastates Asian Nations
The main page for NPR coverage of the Asian Tsunami of December, 2004. Stories from Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, as well as coverage on other aspects of this disaster. 12/2004
A&E Television
History.com: How the End of the Vietnam War Led to a Refugee Crisis
The fall of Saigon in April 1975 marked the close of the war, but also the beginning of one of the largest and longest refugee crises in history. Over the next two decades -- from 1975 to 1995 -- more than three million people fled...
PBS
This Is Home: The Hmong in Minnesota
This radio series gives an up-close-and-personal view of Hmong history, culture and the challenges of resettling in the U.S. Listen to, or read transcripts of, interviews with Hmong refugees, a clan leader trained by the CIA as part of...
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
Other
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
The home page for ASEAN, an organization that promotes the peace, stability, and economic development of Southeast Asian countries.
United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Southeast Asia [Pdf]
This map from the United Nations shows the countries of Southeast Asia. Major rivers are labeled, as are cities.
Other
Access to Insight: What Is Theravada Buddhism?
Article presents a thorough overview of Theravada Buddhism, its practice, and origins. Includes links within the article to relevant subjects.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Cambodia: Rivers
Read this discussion of the rivers in Cambodia from this Country Studies report. Find out sources and mouths of the major rivers.
Other
K 3 Learning Pages: Tsunami Disaster
This site features several links to tsunami relief sites. Students and teachers can access information about the tsunami relief efforts through these resources.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Thai Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Thai Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Crested Wood Partridge
A comprehensive report on the Crested Wood Partridge. The report provides information on the bird's physical description, their habitat and niche in nature, and their life history. Information is provided in a clear concise format.
Curated OER
The Border Crossing From Thailand Into Myanmar.
An example of how actions in one region of the world affect the entire planet--in this case, illegal wildlife trade, which is rampant in southeast Asia, has the potential to affect world wide human population.
Other
Asia Society: Fire Over Earth: Ceramics From Southeast Asia
A short discussion of the history of ceramic production in Southeast Asia, specifically ceramic production in Thailand and Vietnam, and of the role of the ceramic trade in this region. Also discusses the influence of China on the...
Northern Illinois University
Political and Cultural Geography of Southeast Asia
This page provides a good introduction for students to the main geographical features of Southeast Asia. Provides information on the individual countries that make up Southeast Asia and gives some physical geographical facts about...
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Theravada Buddhism
Buddhanet page with links to information on the different countries in which the practice of Theravada (Hinayana) Buddhism predominates.
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