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Frequently Asked Questions

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The following is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the United States covering a wide range of topics.  [Available in English only.]

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Visiting the United States:

Q: Do I need a visa to travel to the United States?

Q: Where can I obtain tourist information?

Q: What's the weather like where I'm going?

Q: What time is it in the United States? What is the time difference between Thailand and the United States?

Q: What pets, agricultural products, or food items will Customs and Border Protection permit me to bring into the U.S.?

Americana:

Q: How can I find a brief summary of facts about the United States?

Q: How many stars and stripes are on the U.S. flag?

Q: How many States are there in the U.S?

Q: What is Washington D.C.?

Q: What is Puerto Rico if it isn't a state?

Q: What are the Postal Abbreviations for the U.S. states and territories?

Q: How can I find out the zip code of an address in the U.S.?

Q: What are the dates of public holidays in the United States?

Q: My school will prepare an exhibit about the Fourth of July.  Please help us find historical background and information on how Americans celebrate this national holiday.

Q: How can I trace someone in the United States?

Q: How can I contact living former presidents: President Gerald Ford, President Jimmy Carter, President Bill Clinton, and President George Bush?

U.S. History & Culture:

Q: What is the text of the U.S. Constitution?

Q: How can I obtain a copy of U.S. government publications on U.S. history?

Q: I need to do a report on American lives and culture, please provide me the websites and information.

U.S. Economics & Statistics:

Q: What is the current population of the U.S.?

Q: I need a basic set of statistics about the U.S. covering population, economics, employment, education, crime, health and so on?

Q: What is the U.S. Minimum Wage Rate?

Q: How can I find the most current U.S. GDP and other key economic statistics?

U.S. Government & Politics:

Q: I want to do research on the U.S. Government. How is the U.S. Government organized?

Q: How can I find list of all U.S. Government Directories?

Q: How many presidents has the United States had?

Q: How do I send a letter to President Obama ?

Q: Who are the Secretaries of President Obama’s Cabinet?

Q: Where can I find information about the U.S. Congress?

Q: How many members of Congress are there, and how long are their terms of office?

Q: How does a bill become a law in the U.S.?

Q: Why is the Donkey a symbol of the Democratic Party? And why is the Elephant a symbol of Republican Party?

Q: Where can I find information on the U.S. Elections?

U.S. Education & Studying in the U.S.:

Q: Where can I find general information on U.S. Education?

Q: I would like to study in the United States- What do I do?

Q: Where can I learn about Study in USA pre-departure orientation programs in Thailand?

Q: Where can I find out about accredited institutions?

Q: Where can I find the information on loans for international students?

Q: Where can I find the information on TOEFL and GMAT?

Q: What is the U.S. Au Pair Program?  Is this program real? How can I determine whether the intermediary companies in Thailand are credible?

Thailand-U.S. Relations (Bilateral Issues):

Q: When was the American Embassy in Bangkok built?

Q: Who were the previous American Ambassadors to Thailand?

Q: How can I find a brief report on Thai-U.S. Relations?

Q: How can I obtain the full text of the Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the United States of America 1966?

Q: Where can I find information on the Number of Thai Students in the U.S.?

Q: Can you please provide a list of known NGOs and relief organizations in Thailand - especially those who have registered affiliates in the United States ?