Explain how the shape of Thailand has influenced the country and contributed to conflict in that country. Make sure you: What is the shape of

Explain how the shape of Thailand has influenced the country and contributed to conflict in that country. Make sure you:

• What is the shape of Thailand? Make sure you not only name the shape, but describe how Thailand is an example of this shape. 
• How has Thailand's state shape affected it, and in particular, what is going on in the Southern portion of the country as a function of this shape?