Thailand is located in the heart of mainland Southeast Asia. It is composed of 77 provinces,
and covers an area of 513,120 square kilometres (198,120 sq mi), and a population
of over 66 million people. The capital and largest city is Bangkok, a special administrative area.
Thailand is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia,
to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea
and the southern extremity of Myanmar.
Basic info
- Population: Around 69 million
- Capital city: Bangkok (also the largest city)
- Political system: Constitutional monarchy whereby the prime minister is the head
of government and a hereditary monarch is head of state.
- Main languages: Thai is the official language, although English is widely understood
in tourist areas.
- Main religion: Buddhism. Other religions include Islam and Christianity.
- Time: GMT 7
- Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Plugs have two flat blades, two round pins or two flat
blades and a round pin.
- Currency: Thai baht (THB)
- International dialing code: 66
- Emergency numbers: 191 (general emergency number), 1155 (tourist police),
1554 (ambulance), 199 (fire)
- Road Traffic: Drives on the left
For more information: Thailand Board of Investment
https://www.boi.go.th/index.php?page=demographic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_rankings_of_Thailand
