Is Thai spoken in Burma?

Lao is spoken along the borders with the Laos PDR, Karen languages are spoken along the border with Myanmar, Khmer is spoken near Cambodia and Malay is spoken in the south near Malaysia….

Did Siam become Burma?

Siam remains a vassal of Burma. Siam declares its independence under King Naresuan. Burma invades Siam three times but is constantly repulsed. After a three-year pause, Burma invades Siam a fourth time but returns home after their crown prince dies in an elephant duel against the Siamese king.

What are the similarities between Myanmar and Thailand?

The two countries are quite similar in many ways: Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religion, and Buddhist kingship was the traditional form of government. Since the 1960s, the two countries have been under military rulef or extended periods.

Is Thailand the same as Burma?

Myanmar–Thailand relations refers to the current and historical relations between Myanmar (also known as Burma) and Thailand. Myanmar has an embassy in Bangkok. Thailand has an embassy in Yangon. Relations between Burma and Thailand focus mainly on economic issues and trade.

What is Myanmar’s policy of ‘Burmanization?

Under successive military juntas, Myanmar has suppressed ethnic minority groups and continued a policy of ‘Burmanization’ i.e. the promotion of a single religion (Buddhism), language (Burmese) and culture (Burman).

Why did people from Kayan state flee from Burma?

In 1988, people from Kayan state started fleeing the country because of conflicts between the Burmese military and ethnic minorities. Especially in Thailand, they face many difficulties.

Who are the long neck people of Myanmar?

Here we met some women from Kayan state, an area in the east of Myanmar. A lot of people know them for the neck coils some of the women wear and refer to them as “long neck people”, but to most, the tradition and reason behind it is unknown. The Kayan state is home to many different tribes and ethnic groups.