Title of Article:Thailand hands out prenatal vitamins for Valentine's Day

Author:KAWEEWIT KAEWJINDA
Direct Quotation:Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Thai government is handing out pills it calls
"very magical vitamins" to prospective mothers to boost the country's falling birthrate.

Paraphrase: As the countrys population is declining, the government is promoting marriages and
pregnancies to increase the birth rate.

Summary:The Thai government is distributing prenatal vitamins to the women of Thailand in an

attempt to increase the birth rate.

Citation in MLA format:KAEWJINDA, KAWEEWIT . "Thailand hands out prenatal vitamins for
Valentine's Day." ABC News. N.p., 14 Feb. 2017. Web.
Title of Article: Thai Military Erases Important History Website: Asia Sentinal
Direct Quotation: That the removal of the original was officially initiated was indicated by
police reaction to those who demanded an investigation. They were led by a grandson of one
of the group of military and civil officers who led the revolution. According to Police
General Srivara, an investigation could only be launched if someone had proof of their
ownership of the plaque. Furthermore, anyone planning protests at the plaques removal
would be in breach of the military juntas ban on political gatherings.
Paraphrase:In a small but highly symbolic gesture, the Thai military regime has arranged
the removal of a plaque marking the start of the 1932 revolution which ended royal
absolutism and led to the first of many versions of a constitutional monarchy.
Citation: "Thai Military Erases Important History." Asia Sentinel. N.p., 19 Apr. 2017. Web.
24 Apr. 2017.
Title:For authentic food in Thailand, explore the remote islands
Author: Eric Vohr
Direct Quotation: It was in this environment that I learned my first three lessons in Thai
cooking: ingredients, ingredients, ingredients.

Paraphrase: The author traveled to thailand and visited remote islands. They immersed
themselves in culture and reported back their finding on the food cultural there.

MLA Citation:Vohr, Eric. "For authentic food in Thailand, explore the remote islands."
Dallas News. N.p., 7 Apr. 2017. Web. 24 Apr. 2017.
Title: Top 10 Rated Tourist Attractions in Thailand
Author: Casey Hynes
Direct Quote: Thailand, also known as the Land of Smiles, is a jewel of Southeast Asia.
Developed enough to provide most comforts yet still wild enough to offer off-the-beaten path
adventure, Thailand is a country ripe with opportunity for once-in-a-lifetime travel
experiences. Whether you start with the world-class beaches in the south or the mountain
villages in the north, Thailand will not disappoint.
Paraphrase: Railay beach, Kho Phi Phi, The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Sunday Walking
Street in Chiang Mai, Pai, Khao Yai National Park, Sukhothai Old City, The historic City of
Ayutthaya, Doi Suthep, and floating markets are the top 10 rated Destinations in Thailand
MLA Citation: Hynes, Casey . "Top 10 Rated Tourist Attractions in Thailand." Planet Ware.
N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2017.
Title of Article: Thai March Exports Surge 9.2 pct y/y, Far Above Forecast Author: Reuters

Direct Quotation: Thailand's customs-cleared exports surged well above expectations in

March, after declining in the previous month, helped by strong demand for rubber and
computers, in an encouraging sign for the export-dependent economy still trying to gain a
firmer footing.

Summary: Thailands grew 9% in march due to high demand from china and india. It is epected
to continue growing in future months.

Citation in MLA format: Rueters. "Thai March Exports Surge 9.2 pct y/y, far above forecast."
Nasdaq. N.p., 24 Apr. 17. Web. 24 Apr. 17.
 Title of Article: The economy of Thailand
Author:CIA
Direct Quotation: Thailand historically has had a strong economy, but it experienced slow growth in
2013-15 as a result of domestic political turmoil and sluggish global demand

Paraphrase: Thailand was a strong free-enterprise economy, but due to recent events such as
conflicts and lack of need for their products, it recently has plummeted.

Summary: Thailand has historically been economically secure, but recent events has led to a
shortage in workers, and products to make. Tourism has reduced 6-8% but is currently on the rise.
Thailand is slowly recovering from this speed bump, and as of 2017 it has a somewhat stable economy
however unorthodox methods like child labor is being used to fill the gap in workers.

Citation in MLA format:"The World Factbook: Thailand][." Central Intelligence Agency. Central
Intelligence Agency, 12 Jan. 2017. Web. 24 Feb. 2017.
Title of Article: A Vacation With a Purpose: Fighting Trafficking in Thailand

Author: Daniela Petrova

Direct Quote: Human trafficking, a lucrative business that takes advantage of illiterate
people in desperate circumstances; solicits girls with promises of a better life; and persuades
parents to sell their children.

Summary: Although Thailand is a beautiful tourist desination and appears to be safe to the
average person, it is actually very scary behind the scenes with cultural discrimination, sex
trade, slavery, and child labor.

Citation in MLA format: Petrova, Daniela. "A Vacation With a Purpose: Fighting
Trafficking in Thailand. ." The New York Times. N.p., 11 May 2017. Web. 11 May 2017.
Title of Article: Facebook Blocks Video of Thailands King Wearing a Crop Top

Author: Andrew Griffin

Direct Quote: The controversial video shows the newly-crowned monarch walking in a
shopping mall wearing a bright yellow crop top that shows the ornate tattoos on his arms,
according to activists who are sharing it online. But it's not possible to share it on Facebook
within Thailand, after the social network banned it.

Summary: Thailands new king was spotted wearing a crop top in a mall before he became
king. The Government asked facebook to remove the video and facebook complied.

Citation in MLA Format: Griffin, Andrew . "Facebook Blocks Video of Thailand's King in
Crop Top." Independent. N.p., 11 May 2017. Web. 11 May 2017.
Article Title: This Buddhist Monastery In Thailand Has Helped More Than 1 Lakh People
Overcome Drug Addiction

Author: ANUJ TIWARI

Direct Quote: About 140 kms from Bangkok, the buddhist monastery of Wat Thamkrabok
has been treating drug addicts with success. Since beginning the program back in 1959, the
monastery has treated 110,000 addicts. The monks here say that Buddhism fits particularly
well into the treatment for drug addiction.

Summary: A monastery in Thailand is successfully treating drug addiction.

Citation in MLA Format: TIWARI , ANUJ . "This Buddhist Monastery In Thailand Has
Helped More Than 1 Lakh People Overcome Drug Addiction." Indiatime's Lifestyle Network.
N.p., 11 May 2017. Web. 11 May 2017.
Article Title: App helps cops nab overstayers in Thailand

Author: Bangkok Post

Direct Quote: Pineapple eyes allow the public to be the eyes of the Thai immigration
bureau

Summary: Thai immigration authorities are using an app that allows citizens to report people
who are legally staying in thailand past their allowed time.

Citation in MLA Format: App helps cops nab overstayers in Thailand." Bangkok Post. N.p.,
11 May 2017. Web. 11 May 2017.