SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 6 BOOK 1

Unit 3

1.3 Thai Manners

Thai etiquette refers to verbal behavior that is considered polite by time for
people in Thai society. This is because people in Thai society live together as
a group and have been around for a long time. The ancestors of Thai people
tried to modify manners based on the characteristics of traditional Thai people,
Buddhism, climate, the culture of Thais and foreigners and then set up a
practice until it became a model and a guideline for the next generation of
Thai people to practice continuously.

✓ Showing respect
✓ Greetings

In both a formal and informal situation, Thai people greet each other with
the word “sawadee” followed by “kah” for females and “kraap” (soft r) for
males.

It is normal to refer to someone of a perceived higher status by the title
“Khun” (Mr/Ms) followed by their first name. People of the same age or who
are close friends will omit the use of the title Khun.

Generally, nicknames are only used when invited to do so. In an
international context, a handshake is an acceptable greeting. However, a male
may only shake a female’s hand if she extends it to him.

The wai greetings are accompanied by the gesture known as a “wai”,
which is the placing of two palms together, with fingertips touching the nose.

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A wai indicates the level of respect for another person and is an
acknowledgement of seniority. A person should bow their head with their
palms pressed together to indicate respect. The depth of the bow and the
level of the hands represents the level of respect.

Three Types of Wai
A senior person may politely wai in return to
a person who is younger or subordinate to them.
This is usually done with their hands at chest level
(fingertips not touching the face) and only the
slight bowing of the head, resembling a nod. This
wai is known as a “rap wai”, it is an acknowledgment of the other person. To
indicate respect for parents, teachers, and the elderly, the pressed palms of
the wai should be higher so the thumbs come into contact with the nose and
the fingertips sit between the eyebrows.

There is a fourth type of wai reserved for Buddha images, monks, and the royal
family that involves prostration. This wai is only for religious or royal contexts.

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Activity 1 Date: …. /…./….

Direction: Study and conduct oneself according to Thai manners and do
the following.

1. What does Thai etiquette mean?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________.

2. When we meet, how do we greet each other in Thai manners?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________.

3. How should students show respect to their teachers in the
classroom?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________.

4. How do you” wai” your elderly relatives?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________.

5. How do you show respect to Buddha images, monks, and the royal
family?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________.

Brain Teaser

How do you pay respect to your parents?

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Words to Learn Date: …. /…./….

Picture Word Meaning Thai Meaning

Ethnic (adj) Of race.
________________
________________

Descent (n) Ancestry.
________________
________________

Dominate (n) Have control or
________________ influence.
________________

Migrate (v) Move from one
________________ place to another
________________ (to live there).

Inhabit (v)

________________ Live in or occupy.
________________

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Unit 3

Hands On

Cultural Values of Ethnic Groups in Thai Society

Karen Akha Palaung Lahu/Muser
Hmong/Meo
Lisu Lawa

Thailand has many ethnic minority groups often known as ‘hill tribes’ which
has become a general term used for any of the various ethnic groups who
mostly inhabit the high mountainous northern and western regions of Thailand
which is covered by thick forests in some areas. Recently some people have
started instead using the term ‘Highland Thais’. Some of them came here as
a course of natural migration and some of them came as refugees following
unrest in neighboring countries. There are many groups and subgroups but
there are 7 main recognized groups: Karen, Hmong/Meo, Akha, Lama, Lisu,
Lahu/Mesur and Palaung. Hmong/Meo are renowned today for their colorful
hemp and batik textiles which has made them quite wealthy.

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Thai people of Chinese descent Traditional Chinese Kuan Yin Shrine
came to Thailand from China and Red Dress Chinatown, Bangkok
became a well –established middle-class
ethnic group and well-represented at all
levels of Thai society. They play a leading
role in Thailand’s business sector and
dominate the Thai economy today.

Thai people of Khmer descent migrated to Khmer Temple in Thailand
Thailand from Cambodia. They have had a
relationship with Thai people for a long time. They
mostly inhabit the subdistricts of Wat pleng, Muang,
Potharam, and Pakthor in Ratchaburi province.

Thai people of Laotian descent (Tai Kadai) Tai-Kadai
mainly adhere to Therevada Buddhism. They are
closely related to Thai people in Isan many of
whom speak the Lao language.

Mon / Mun have existed as a group for more than a thousand years.

They have their own language and culture and strictly believe in the Buddha.

Much of their culture has been

lost to the ages but they still

have distinctive pottery, food,

dance and music. Mon Musical Instruments Koh Kret Pottery
Village

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Unit 3

What Have You Learned? Date: …. /…./….

This activity requires 3 members for each team. On bond paper
make a presentation about one of the Thai ethnic groups. Use the
internet to research for information. Find out as much as you can about
their origins, appearance, clothes, religion, jobs, languages, traditions,
arts and crafts and general daily activities.

A news reporter will interview each group and they must pretend to
be from their chosen ethnic group and answer the reporter’s questions
in character.

Questions for the Interview

• Which ethnic group are you from?
• Where did your group originate? • Where do you live now?

• How long has your group lived there?
• What do your normal daily clothes look like?

• Are you Buddhist? Please elaborate.
• What is your daily life like? • What do you do for a job?

• Does your group create any arts and crafts?
• Do you speak the Thai language? Any other languages?

• Can you tell me more about your cultural traditions?

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Date: …. /…./….

Unit Review

Direction: Choose the best answer.

1. What shows the growth of human beings?

a. Power b. Culture

c. Clan d. Wealth

2. What is non-material culture also called?

a. Ancient culture b. Applied culture

c. Abstract culture d. Mental culture

3. “To modify culture or apply it to suit modern lifestyles” means _______.

a. to develop b. to introduce

c. to grow d. to assess

4. All of these are factors that cause cultural changes except ________.
a. transliteration of English words such as supermarket
b. progress in science and technology
c. climate changes
d. adaptation of culture

5. Which of the following is not respectful according to Thai etiquette?

a. Wai b. Prostrate

c. Salute d. Shake hands

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6. Where should the thumbs be to pay respect to your parents?

a. Nose b. Forehead

c. Chin d. Between the eyebrows

7. “Pottery” is well known as culture of_______________.

a. Chinese b. Mon

c. Khmer d. Lisu

8. Which one is the culture of Hilltribe people?

a. Batik textiles b. Bon fire

c. Lao language d. Devout Buddhists

9. Which ethnic group do the long neck “giraffe women” belong to?

a. Chinese b. Lisu

c. Karen d. Palaung

10. What do Thai people always do together with saying “sawasdee”?

a. Bow b. Smile

c. Shake hands d. Wai

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Unit 3

Grading Myself

I have learned I KNOW … I CAN I CAN DO …
about… ANALYZE …

Thai Culture

Cultural Values of
Ethnic Groups in

Thai Society

Teacher’s Evaluation Parent’s Evaluation

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Unit 4 ProdCuocntisounmapntdion

Producers and Consumers
Sustainable Use of Resources

What are the benefits of producing good products and services?

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Learning Concepts

Producers and Consumers

______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
____________

Production and
Consumption

Sustainable Use of Resources

__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
______

Brain Teaser

What moral principles should a good producer have?

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Words to Learn Date: …. /…./….

Picture Word Meaning Thai Meaning

Conserve (v) Keep from change,
________________ loss or destruction.
________________

Preserve (v) Keep from loss,
________________ retain (qualities,
________________
etc.)

Emission (n) Sending out or
________________ giving off
________________ (Light, heat, smell.)

Reasonable(adj) Neither more or less
________________ than seems right.
________________

Label (n) A piece of paper or
________________ other material used
________________ for describing what

something is.

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Unit 4

Hands On

Producers and Consumers

Who are people who transform resources into goods and services?

1.1 The Role of a Good Producer

A producer is an economic unit that takes the inputs of production into
goods and processes to meet the needs of consumers with profit as the goal
of operation. Quality manufacturers play an important role as follows:

1. A good producer should have responsibility e.g. treating
wastewater before releasing it into rivers and canals and
participating in activities to conserve natural resources and
preserve the environment as appropriate.

2. A good producer should plan its operations before doing any
activities such as set clear directions, study problem conditions
and constantly reevaluate to minimize errors and losses in
response to any potential incidents.

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3. A good producer is environmentally conscious. Nowadays there is
the current global warming problem which is caused by increasing
greenhouse gases from human activities e.g. burning of various
fuels, transportation and the emission of toxic gases from industrial
plants. Quality producers should pay attention to the environment.

4. A good producer should have moral principles. A good producer
produces quality goods, sells legal goods and must be sincere to
the consumers.

1.2 The Producer’s Attitude to Resource Use

Attitude is a way of feeling, thinking or behaving towards other persons
or things. Good producers should have a positive attitude to produce efficient
products while using resources effectively.

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1.3 Consumer’s Behavior

In order to achieve maximum satisfaction for consumption, consumers
should consider the principles of consuming goods and services as follows:

1. Necessity: A good consumer must consider the necessity first e.g.
between the four factors of living and products for luxury and
comfort.

2. Usefulness: When buying food, for example, a good consumer should
take into account the health benefits and cleanliness.

3. Savings: Before buying products and services, consumers should
check whether the quantity and price are reasonable and fair or not.
Compare prices before buying.

4. Safety: At present, the technology in production has progressed a lot.
Sometimes manufacturers may use objects that are harmful to health
for some purpose such as to make the product colorful and beautiful
or to make the product durable. Therefore, before deciding to
purchase goods and services, the buyer should first consider the
product label for its components and the expiry date.

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Activity 1 Date: …. /…./….

Direction: Read the scenario and decide if it is a producer or

consumer.

1. Jake works at a bakery. He bakes the cakes and sells them to people
who buy them for parties. Therefore, Jake is a ______________.

2. Ben needs a new car. He goes to the car lot and buys a new one.
Therefore, Ben is a _______________.

3. John works on a farm. He has a couple of dairy farm cows that he gets
milk from. Therefore, John is a ____________________.

4. Before heading to school on Monday morning, Peter bought a dozen
donuts to share with his class. Therefore, Peter is a _______________.

5. Lexie lives on a farm. She raises Chickens. Her chickens lay eggs for
the local community. Therefore, the chickens are _________________.

Brain Teaser
How are resources necessary in maintaining life?

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Words to Learn Date: …. /…./….

Picture Word Meaning Thai Meaning

Sustainable (adj) Capable of being

________________ used without running

________________ out.

Survival (n) State of continuing
________________ to live.
________________

Asset (n) Anything owned by
________________ a person that has
________________ monetary value.

Exploitation (n) Making use of and
________________ benefiting from
_______________ resources.

Compost (n) Decayed organic
________________ material used as
________________ plant fertilizer.

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Unit 4

Sustainable Use of Resources

Why is using solar energy a good thing?

2.1 Meaning and Necessity of Resources

The goal of sustainable development is to provide resources for the use
of present populations without compromising the availability of those
resources for future generations, and without causing environmental damage
that challenges the survival of other species and natural ecosystems.

Resources are anything that is used in the production of products or
providing of services. It includes the supply of money, materials, staff,
and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in
order to function effectively. This includes all kinds of natural resources

Labor means manpower including human wisdom
Capital is the result of savings and investment including tools,
machinery and raw materials.
Entrepreneur refers to the person responsible for managing and
operating the resources used to produce goods and services.

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Resources are essential to human life as they are the source of raw
materials that must be used in the production process.

Many of the resources we use are ‘unsustainable’, there is a limited
amount and once it is used up, there will be no more for example ‘fossil fuels’
which were created by dead animals over a long period of time. These include
coal, oil and natural gas.

Obtaining and using them causes a
lot of pollution which is bad for the
environment. Natural resources are central
to human wellbeing. We cannot live without
the clean air we breathe, the plants we eat,
the water we drink, the gas in our cars and
the electricity that makes modern appliances operate. However, over
exploitation of natural resources leads to dwindling supplies for the future.

These days people are trying to find ways to produce energy in a
‘sustainable’ and environmentally conscious way including solar, wind and
water energy. Big companies are keen to appear ‘green’ for their public image
and talk about replanting trees and trying to become ‘carbon neutral’.

2.2 Principles and How to Make the Most of Resources

Rethink – think about what you are buying. Do you really need it? Can it be
reused? Is it repairable and recyclable? Try to make environmentally
friendly choices.

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Refuse shopping bags and instead take a reusable bag with you. Refuse
using single use plastic including spoons, forks, water bottles.

Reduce the amount of rubbish you put into landfills by buying items that
have less unnecessary packaging, especially on food.

Repair or upgrade items instead of throwing them away and getting new
ones. Put some better parts into your old computer and keep the parts that
are still good. If something breaks then try to fix it instead of buying a new
one.

Reuse old items by ‘upcycling’
them into something new for
example turning an old tennis
racket into a mirror or making an
old skateboard into a table.

Regift- If you buy something which is not what you expected or someone
gives you something that you don’t want, instead of throwing it away, give
it to someone else who would like to have it and can use it.

Recycle everything you can. Look for recycle marks on everything you
throw away and make sure that especially all paper products, glass and
aluminum are sent to the recycling center. Leftover food scraps can be
composted and put on the garden.

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Unit 4

Date: …. /…./….

Activity 2

- Directions -

In groups of 3, choose a product for example a book, a pencil, a water
bottle.

1. Use the internet to find out what it is made of and how it is made.

2. Think about the materials involved, how are they acquired?

3. Think about the production process. Does it need special
machinery?

4. Think about the costs involved in setting up a facility to produce
that item.

5. Consider the environmental impacts of any of the processes
involved.

6. Make a presentation for the class describing the processes
involved.

Brain Teaser
How can you take part in environmental conservation?

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Unit 4

Date: …. /…./….

Learning Activities

Describe what each producer produces and what each consumer
consumes.
Instructions:

1. Make a group with 5 members.
2. On a white drawing paper, draw an example of producers or

consumers.
3. Write sentences to describe the role of producers and

consumers in the economy.

Materials: Example
White drawing paper
Colored pencils or pens
Some art material (optional)

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Date: …. /…./….

Unit Review

Direction: Circle the correct answer.

1. A manner of thinking and feeling with regards to other people or things

is called __________.

a. attitude c. producers

b. consumers d. services

2. __________ this refers to spending wisely to balance income with

expenses, to buy only useful goods.

a. Wise using c. Wise purchasing

b. Qualifications d. Goods and services

3. A person or organization that uses a product or service is a _________.

a. good c. service

b. producer d. consumer

4. __________ are people who have sincerity, producing and selling legal

quality goods that do not harm society and the environment.

a. Good producers c. Good consumers

b. Quality of products d. Sustainable resources

5. What does sustainability mean?

a. Using lots of resources.

b. Maintaining the world, we live in for future generations.

c. Cutting down trees.

d. Using lots of water and electricity.

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6. What does resource mean?

a. Anything that is used for a purpose.

b. Anything that has a purpose.

c. Anything that we use for information.

d. Anything that is renewable.

7. The old cardboard was used to make new boxes. The cardboard was

___________.

a. recycled c. reduced

b. reused d. repaired

8. Mrs. Henry asked that no more paper catalogs be mailed to her. She

___________ her amount of junk mail.

a. reused c. reduced

b. recycled d. rejected

9. Mr. Peter collects his used metal cans and plastic bottles. He drops

them off at the _________ center once a month.

a. reducing c. repairing

b. recycling d. refusal

10. John sells his toy trucks at a yard sale. His toy trucks will be _________

by someone else.

a. reused c. reduced

b. rejected d. repaired

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Unit 4

Date: …. /…./….

Mini Project: Sustainable Use of Resources

Instruction:

Get into groups. Each group must choose one resource.
Then study the methods and benefits related to the
sustainable use of resources and present the work in front
of the class.
Draw pictures and compose campaign slogans relating to
sustainable use of resources and present the work on a
notice board.
Co-operate in preparing a project about conservation of
resources and invite members of the school and
community to participate in the project.

Example Materials:
White drawing paper
Colored pencils or pens
Some art material (optional)

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Grading Myself

I have learned I KNOW … I CAN I CAN DO …
about… ANALYZE …

Producers and
Consumers

Sustainable Use
of Resources

Teacher’s Evaluation Parent’s Evaluation

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Economic Relations Unit 5

Relationship between Economic Units
Local Economic Integration

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Unit 5 Economic Relations

Learning Concepts

Economic Relations

Relationship between Local Economic
Economic Units Integration

Brain Teaser

In your community, are there groups of people working as a
unit responsible for producing goods and services and those

in consuming goods and services?

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Words to Learn Date: …. /…./….

Picture Word Meaning Thai Meaning

Role (n) A person’s task or
______________ duty in an
______________ undertaking.

Unit (n) Single person,
______________ thing, or group
______________ regarded as
complete in itself.

Distribution (n) Giving or sending
______________ something out
______________
among a number of
recipients.

Entrepreneur (n) A person who
______________ organizes and
______________
operates a
business.

Tax (n) Money paid by
______________ citizens to the
______________ government for
public purposes.

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Unit 5

Hands On

Relationship between Economic Units

Humans will live together as a society for life
because no one can produce everything they
want. Due to this, people in a society must
share roles and duties among themselves to
support each other in doing economic
activities.

1.1 Relationships between the producers, the consumers, the
banks, and the government

Economic units are the unit or group of people that carry out economic
activities. These activities include production, consumption and distribution of
goods and services. The economic unit consists of households, businesses,
banks, and the government.
• Household units refer to a person or group of people living in the same

family.
• Business units refer to trade companies, corporations, or entrepreneurs as

producers of goods and services.
• Government units refer to non-profit government organizations that supply

goods and services for households and businesses.

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The relationships between the 3 units are called economic relations.

Concept map showing the flow between producers, consumers, banks, and
the government units

1. The household units own factors 3. The business units buy factors
of production, such as land, of production from the
capital, labour and household unit to produce and
entrepreneurs and sell those distribute goods and services to
factors of production to the the household units.
business units.
4. The household units use money
2. The household units receive to buy goods and services from
remuneration from production the business units.
factors like rent, wages, interest,
and profits.

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5. The people of the household units will save their money in banks for
safe keeping and aim to earn some interest in doing so.

6. The bank units release loans to the business units for investment.
7-8. When the household units earn money from selling production factors

and the business units earn income from selling goods and services,
both units pay income taxes to the government.
9-10. The government uses taxes to benefit the locality and nation.

1.2 Taxes and Authorities

Taxes refer to the money that the
government collects from revenue
earners and uses them for the benefit
of society.

There are 2 types of taxes: direct Value-added tax is a type of
taxation and indirect taxation. tax that is charged to the
purchasers included in the
 Direct taxation refers to taxes that cost of the products. The
are imposed by the government to amount varies from country
taxpayers. Examples of direct to country. In Thailand it is
taxation are personal income tax 7%.
which are salaries or wages.

 Indirect taxation refers to taxes that
are imposed by the government on
taxpayers through the following
procedures:

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Customs duties is a type of tax that
the Customs Department imposes on
importers or exporters of products.

Customs duties is a type of tax that the
Customs Department imposes on
importers or exporters of products.

The tax authorities are divided into two levels, the local administrative
organization and central administration.

The local administrative organization collects the following types of taxes:
- Property tax (house and land tax) is collected from
the owners of houses, buildings and land.
- -Local maintenance tax is imposed on landowners
or land holders.
- -Sign tax is imposed on the owners of advertising
signs displaying brand names.

The central administration collects the following types of
taxes The Revenue Department collects personal income

tax, corporate income tax and value-added tax.
The Excise Department collects tobacco tax, fuel
tax, alcohol tax, and automobile tax.

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Unit 5

1.3 Consumer’s Rights

Consumer Protection Act, B.E. 2522 (1979)

Consumer Rights are consumer protections that encourage businesses
to produce products and services that will be beneficial and safe for
consumers.

The consumer has the following rights of protection.

1. The right to receive correct and sufficient information and description
as to the quality of goods or services;
Consumers can make wise decisions only if they have the
information they need. Businesses are required to provide certain
details about their products. For example, drug companies must list the
complete contents of every medicine. Packaged foods must show all
ingredients, with the main one listed first. Companies provide this
information through product labeling.

2. The right to enjoy freedom in the choice of goods or services;
Businesses compete with each other to
sell their products to consumers. They
offer new products, lower prices, higher
quality, or improved services to get you
to choose their products. Competition
provides choice.

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3. The right to expect safety in the use of goods or services;
All products should be safe for the

consumer when used correctly. In
addition, the government expects
businesses to provide specific
detailed instructions on how to
properly use the product. Product
liability is the legal responsibility that manufacturers have to make a safe
product. For example, tools and appliances must include safety
devices for your protection.

4. The right to receive a fair contract;
Consumers who have complaints about products or services

have a right to be heard. Businesses rely on customer satisfaction. The
purpose of the customer service department is to listen to the concerns
of customers.

5. The right to have an injury considered and compensated in accordance
with the laws on such matters or with the provision of this Act;
Sometimes products do not work properly after they are
purchased. Usually if a customer takes a defective item back to a store
with a receipt, the business will replace it or issue a refund. If a business
cannot or will not correct a problem, and if the manufacturer will not
help, a government agency might be your next step.

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Activity 1 Date: …. /…./….

Identify three descriptions for each unit from what you understood in
the relationship of the economic units.

Activity 2

Directions: Write 3 sentences showing the importance of having a
well-established relationship between economic units.

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

Brain Teaser

What is the aim of getting together in the form of a savings group?

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Words to Learn Date: …. /…./….

Picture Word Meaning Thai Meaning

Integration (n) Combination of
_______________ parts into a whole.
_______________

Self-reliant (adj) Having or showing
________________ confidence in one’s
________________
own powers,
judgement, etc.

Cooperatives (n) Shop of
_______________ cooperative group.
_______________

Weave (v) To make fabric or
_______________ cloth by crossing
_______________ threads over and
under each other.

Initiative (n) A strategy intended
_______________ to resolve a
_______________
difficulty or improve
a situation.

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Hands On

Local Economic Integration

Economic integration in the community
allows community members to be self-
reliant. Economic integration that benefits
the local area are the savings group, the
housewife group, and the village fund.

2.1 Savings Group

A self-directed, informal financial cooperative
designed for unbanked or underbanked
populations. Members of these groups meet
regularly to save together and lend to one another,
allowing the group's deposits to earn a return.

2.2 Housewife Group

A group of housewives who form a savings group
to empower women to succeed and prosper
without having to rely on men for money. These are
popular in developing economies such as in many
African countries. They often combine this with a
job making something useful to the local economy
such as weaving and cooking.

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2.3 Village Fund Group

Operated by the government
through local administrators to help
the inhabitants of a village become
more self-sufficient through
economic activities, often involving
farming, the products of which are
sold abroad through ‘fair trade’
initiatives.

Brain Teaser

What types of businesses should be integrated together
according to your opinion? For what reason?

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Unit 5

Activity 3 Date: …. /…./….

Research, discuss then present to the class!

The teacher will divide the class into
3 groups. Each group will provide
an existing Local Economic
Integration agency/program in their
area or in Thailand. Each group will
discuss the aim and purpose of the
agency/program of their choice
through a PowerPoint presentation.

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Unit 5

Date: …. /…./….

What have you learned?

Instructions:

1. Get into groups. Create a role-play about an example
of consumers’ rights and present it in front of the class.

2. Draw pictures and compose campaign slogans
relating to the benefits of consumers’ rights.

3. Research various sources of information about
consumers’ rights.

Materials:

White drawing paper
Colored pencils or pens

Some art material
(optional)

1. Give an example of a consumer’s right.

2. How can you protect your own rights when your rights as a

consumer are violated?

3. How do labels of food products with insufficient details affect

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Unit 5

Date: …. /…./….

Unit Review

Direction: Circle the correct answer.

1. __________ is the integration of economic processes such as
production and consumption.

a. Economic System c. Economic Units
b. Household Units d. Business Units

2. __________ are the units or groups of people concerned with

economic processes. c. Economic Units
a. Household Units d. Government Units
b. Business Units

3. ___________ refers to a person or group of people living in the same

family.

a. Economic System c. Government Units

b. Business Units d. Household Units

4. _________ refers to trade companies, or corporations as producers

of goods and services.

a. Business Units c. Government Units

b. Household Units d. Economic Units

5. __________ refers to non – profit government organizations that

supply goods and services for Households and Businesses.

a. Household Units c. Government Units

b. Business Units d. Economic Units

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6. __________ refers to the money that the government collects from

revenue earners to help develop the country and improve people’s lives.

a. Taxes c. Direct taxation.

b. Indirect taxation d. Excise tax

7. Which of the following is not economic integration?

a. Business: producers

b. Household: consumers

c. Private sector: solving economic problems

d. Government: allocate the country’s resources efficiently

8. Which of the following statements describes local economic integration

correctly?

a. Investors come to do business locally

b. Local people work together to create income-generating jobs

c. Foreigners come to open local shopping malls

d. Local people moved into Bangkok to work

9. Which of the following is not a function of the bank?

a. Buy and sell factors of production

b. Provide loan for households

c. Take savings from household

d. Source of funds for business units

10. Who benefits from tax?

a. Preeya sells clothes at the weekend market

b. Somsri goes shopping at the mall near her house

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Unit 5

Grading Myself

I have learned I KNOW … I CAN I CAN DO …
about… ANALYZE …

Relationship
between

Economic Units

Local Economic
Integration

Teacher’s Evaluation Parent’s Evaluation

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Glossary

Unit 1: Constitutional Monarchy

Vocabulary Definition Meaning

Administration (n.) The management of public affairs;
Government (n.) government
district (n.)
Finance (n.) The governing body of a nation or
state
Facility (n.)
An organized body of people with
Election (n.) a particular purpose
Vote (v.)
Clergy (n.) Money, or things that are to do with
Ballot (n.) money
Polling booth (n.)
Building, piece of equipment, etc.
that makes it possible to do
something

An act of choosing someone by
voting

To choose who you want to win an
election

Priests in the Christian church

A secret written vote

A small, partly enclosed place
where you stand to mark your card

in order to vote in an election

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Glossary

Unit 2: Laws in Daily Life

Vocabulary Definition Meaning

Violation (n) An action that breaks or acts against
something, especially a law,
agreement.

Road Safety (n) The prevention of road accidents

Curb (n) The edge of the pavement.

Collide (v) To crash; to hit somebody or
something very hard while moving.

Pedestrian crossing (n) A place for people to cross the road.

Certificate (n.) An official document that may be used
to prove that the facts it states are true.

Notify (v.) Inform someone of something, typically
in a formal or official manner

Identification card (n.) A card bearing identifying data about
the individual whose name appears on

thereon.

Narcotics (n.) A powerful illegal drug that affects your
Deteriorate(v.) mind in a harmful way

To become worse

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Glossary

Unit 3: Culture in Thai Society

Vocabulary Definition Meaning

Etiquette (n.) Rules for behaviour among
people

Greet (v.) Say words of welcome

Acknowledgement (n) Recognition by greeting

Reserve (v) Keep for the special use of
Prostration (n.) someone

Act of bowing or lying face
downwards to show humility

Inhabit (v.) Live in

Dominate (n.) Have control or influence

Ethnic (adj.) Of race

Descent (n.) Ancestry

Migrate (v.) Move from one place to
another (to live there)

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Glossary

Unit 4: Production and Consumption

Vocabulary Definition Meaning

Emission (n.) Sending out or giving off (light,
heat, smell)
Conserve (v.)
Preserve (v.) Keep from change, loss or
Reasonable(adj.) destruction

Label(n.) Retain qualities

Sustainable (adj.) Neither more or less than
Survival (n.) seems right
Exploitation (n.)
A piece of paper or other
Asset (n.) material used for describing
Compost (n.)
what something is

Capable of being used

State of continuing to live

Using water or natural
resources of a country

Anything owned by a person
that has money value

Manure

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Glossary

Unit 5: Economic Relations

Vocabulary Definition Meaning

Role (n.) A person’s task or duty in an
Unit (n.) undertaking.
Distribution (n.)
Entrepreneur (n.) Single person, thing, or group
Tax (n.) regarded as complete in itself.
Integration (n.) Giving or sending something out
Self-reliant (adj.) among the number of recipients.
Cooperatives (n.) A person who organizes and
Weave (v.)
Initiatives (n.) operates a business.
Money paid by citizens to the
government for public purposes.

Combination of parts into a whole.

Having or showing confidence in
one’s own powers, judgement,

etc.

Shop of cooperative group.

To make fabric or cloth by
crossing threads over and under

each other.

First or introductory step or move.

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