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Discover Thailand, the Kingdom in Southeast Asia. The country is bordered in west and northwest by Myanmar (Burma), in south west by the Andaman Sea, in east and north east by Lao PDR, in south east by Cambodia, in south by the Gulf of Thailand (an inlet of the South China Sea), and by Malaysia. In south the country occupies a part of the Malay Peninsula. Thailand covers an area of 513,120 km², the country is just slightly larger than Spain or slightly more than twice the size of the U.S. state of Wyoming. Until 1939 the country was known as Siam. The Kingdom has a population of 66 million people (in 2024), by far the largest city is Bangkok, the national capital with estimated 11 million citizens in the metro area. Spoken language is Thai. Main religions are Buddhists 92%, Muslims 5.4%, Christians 1.2%. Adventure Thailand - the Land of Smiles, this is a virtual guide to "Muang Thai" - often translated as the "Land of the Free", as the Thais call their country. Despite the fact that Thailand was governed by martial law until March 2015, after a military coup in May 2014. The Royal Thai Armed Forces dissolved the elected caretaker government, likewise the senate, repealed the constitution, and established a military junta. Amazing Thailand! On 13 October 2016 His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej died, he was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty. On 1 December 2016 Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was appointed as the new King of Thailand. |
Kingdom of Thailand | Muang Thai | ประเทศไทย |
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Background: Siam, "the land of the White Elephant" or the country of Muang Thai (Land of the Free). The Thais have their own culture (including literature, drama, architecture, music, painting, sculpture, folk dances, and many handicrafts), their own language, their own cuisine, their own martial arts, and their own beliefs, with influences from China and India. After the short-lived kingdom of Sukhothai founded in 1238, a unified Thai kingdom (Ayutthaya) was established in the mid-14th century; it was known as Siam until 1939. Thailand is the only southeast Asian country never have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. |
Official Name: Muang T'hai; Prathet T'hai Int'l long form: Kingdom of Thailand Int'l short form: Thailand Formerly: Siam ISO Country Code: th, tha Actual Time: Sun-Oct-6 18:09 Local Time = UTC +7 Thailand does not operate Daylight-Saving Time. Country Calling Code: +66 Capital City: Bangkok (in Thai: Krung Thep; pop. 10 million est.) Other Cities: Nakhon Ratchasima (2.5 million), Chiangmai (1.6 million), Songkla (1.2 million). Government: Type: Constitutional monarchy. Constitution: New constitution promulgated 11 October 1997. Independence: Never colonized; traditional founding date 1238. Geography: Location: Southeastern Asia mainland, bordering the Andaman Sea (West) and the Gulf of Thailand (East), southeast of Burma (Myanmar) Area: 513,115 km² (198,114 sq. mi.) Terrain: Densely populated central plain; northeastern plateau; mountain range in the west; southern isthmus joins the land mass with Malaysia. Climate: Thailand is a warm and rather humid tropical country with monsoonal climate. Seasons--Dry: March to May, Rainy: June to October, Cool: November to February. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Thai(s) Population: 66 million (2024) Real GDP per capita: $21,100 (2023 est.) Ethnic groups: Thai 89%, other 11%. Religions: Theravada Buddhist 90%, Muslim 5%, Christian, Hindu, other Languages: Thai (official language); English is the second language of the elite; regional dialects. Education: Literacy: 96% male, 92% female. Natural resources: Tin, rubber, natural gas, tungsten, tantalum, timber, lead, gypsum, lignite, fluorite; fish, arable land. Agriculture products: Rice, cassava (tapioca), rubber, corn, sugarcane, coconuts, soybeans. Industries: Tourism, textiles and garments, agricultural processing, beverages, tobacco, cement, light manufacturing such as jewelry, electric appliances and components, computers and parts, integrated circuits, furniture, plastics, world's second-largest tungsten producer, and third-largest tin producer. Exports - commodities: electronics, computer parts, automobiles and parts, electrical appliances, machinery and equipment, textiles and footwear, fishery products, rice, rubber Exports - partners: United States 17%, China 11%, Japan 8%, Vietnam 4%, Malaysia 4% (2022) Imports - commodities: capital goods, intermediate goods and raw materials, consumer goods, fuels Imports - partners: China 26%, Japan 11%, UAE 6%, United States 5%, Malaysia 5% (2022) Currency: Baht (THB) Thailand in numbers Thailand statistical key figures. |
Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of ThailandRoyal OfficeOfficial website of the Thai Monarchy. Golden Jubilee Network His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Golden Jubilee Home Page. The Coronation of King Rama X Website about the coronation of King Rama X, the new King of Thailand. (in Thai) Royal Thai Government official website of the ruling Thai government. Thai Parliament The Thai National Assembly Ministry of Foreign Affairs The site offers an overview of the country and information on regulations for foreign visitors to Thailand. THAI E-VISA Official website for visitors to Thailand. More Official Websites: Ministries of the Kingdom of Thailand List of Thailand's National Government Agencies and Ministries. Diplomatic Missions Royal Thai Embassy Washington D.C. Foreign Missions in Thailand Addresslist of Foreign Diplomatic Missions. Thailand's Missions Abroad List of Thai Embassies and Consulates abroad. Statistics National Statistical Office Responsible for country's statistical activities including the collection and compilation, disemination of basic statistical data. Thailand in Figures Thailand statistical key figures. Weather Thai Meteorological Department The official Thai weather. Maps of ThailandMap of ThailandPolitical Map of Thailand. Region Map of Thailand Map showing Thailand and the surrounding countries with international borders, the regions of Thailand, major cities, expressways, and major airports. Google Map Bangkok Searchable map/satellite view of Thailand's capital city. Google Map Chiangmai Searchable map/satellite view of the "Northern Capital". Google Map Phuket Searchable map/satellite view of Thailand's biggest island. Map of Southeast Asia Map of the Southeast Asia region. Map of Asia Reference Map of Asia. |
Thai NewsBangkok Post One of Thailand's leading English language newspaper. Bussiness Day Thailand's only business newspaper in English. Thai News Agency (TNA) Thailand related news. The Nation Online News & Information Service in English. Thai News in Thai: Dailynews National and international news published in Bangkok with national circulation. (in Thai) Thairath (Thai: ไทยรัฐ) Asian and national news. Khaosod (Thai: ข่าวสด) Major newspaper published nationwide (in Thai) Human Rights Amnesty International Thailand Amnesty International Reports. Human Rights Watch: Thailand Background Briefings. Press freedom Reporters sans frontières - Thailand Report about Press freedom in the country. Image: kk nationsonline.org |
Arts & CultureThailand Now Discover Thailand in a Click The Fine Arts Department Responsible for cultural heritage and artistic creation. (in Thai) Khon Masks of Thailand Khon masks comprise part of the costume of performers of the classical dance-drama. National Library of Thailand (NLT) The site provides information about the institution's history, organisation, services, and online catalogs. National Library of Thailand is located in Bangkok. The Siam Society Established in 1904, under Royal Patronage, as an organization for those interested in the artistic, scientific, and cultural affairs of Thailand and neighboring countries. Thai Classical Dance (PDF) The Rituals and Traditions of Thai classical dance. Thai Cuisine Wikipedia article about Thai food . Vegetarian Thai Cuisine Site with information about Kin Jay, the Thai variant of vegetarian food. Thaisilk Wikipedia page about the traditional handicraft and art of silk weaving in Thailand. Festivals Chinese New Year Bangkok Images of street scenes, Chinese temples, people and places in Bangkok's Chinatown by Valeska Gehrmann. Loi Krathong Festival A festival celebrated nationwide in Thailand, the floating of a ‘Krathong' – a banana–leaf cup – is intended to float away ill fortune. The River of King One of Thailand's grandest spectacles, the Royal Barge Procession on Chao Phraya River. Songkran Site about the Songkran, Thailand's New Year and Water Festival. Worldfilm Festival of Bangkok Annual Worldfilm Festival Bangkok, with mostly Asian contemporary films. Museum Rama IX Art Museum Foundation Contemporary and modern Thai art. Native The Karens (Ka-rans) Indigenous people of the southeast Asian countries of Thailand and Burma. Sports Muaythai Muaythai & Boxing Sports Magazine (Muay Thai - Thai Kick Boxing, the national sport.) |
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Business & EconomyThailand has a well-developed infrastructure, okay kind of, a free-enterprise economy, generally pro-investment policies, and strong export industries. Thailand achieved steady growth due largely to industrial and agriculture exports - mostly electronics, agricultural commodities, automobiles and parts, and processed foods. Unemployment is less than 1%, with a nation-wide 300 baht ($9) per day minimum wage. The Thai economy has weathered internal and external economic shocks in recent years. The global economic recession severely cut Thailand's exports, with most sectors experiencing double-digit drops. In late 2011 Thailand's recovery was interrupted by historic flooding in the industrial areas in Bangkok and its five surrounding provinces, crippling the manufacturing sector.Bank of Thailand Central Bank of Thailand. The Stock Exchange of Thailand Ministry of Energy Ministry of Industry List of State Enterprises of the Kingdom of Thailand List of Thailand's State Enterprises. Thailand in Figures Thailand statistical key figures. Thai Chamber of Commerce The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand (Bangkok). Thai Board of Investment (BOI) Thai Investment and business information. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand The leading institute in the development and promotion of the country's gem and jewelry industry. Thailand Business Pages Thai Industry, Companies, Products. Thaitrade - Department of export promotion Thai Exports Trade and Export information. __Transportation Airlines Thai Airways Thai Airways is the national flag carrier airline of Thailand. Bangkok Airways Domestic flights. Nok Air Thai regional low-cost airline. Nok Air serves the largest number of domestic routes within the country. Thai Smile Airways Thai Smile is a Thai budget airline and a subsidiary of Thai Airways International. Thai AirAsia Thai AirAsia is a joint venture between AirAsia and Thailand's Asia Aviation. The customer service will be provided by AirAsia. AirAsia X Thai AirAsia X is Thailand's first long-haul low-cost airline. Thai Lion Air Thai Lion Air is a Thai budget airline and a subsidiary of the Indonesian Lion Air. Thai Vietjet Air Thai Vietjet Air is a Thai low cost carrier and a holding company of the Vietnamese airline VietJet Air. __Railroad State Railway of Thailand Official website of the State Railway of Thailand. |
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Destination Thailand - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Thailand: Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Muang Boran, Cha-Am (Muang Phetch), Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chon Buri, Hat Yai, Hua Hin, Isaan, Kanchanaburi, Khao Lak, Khon Kaen, Krabi, Khorat, Lanna, Nong Khai, Krabi, Pattaya, Phang-Nga, Ranong, Satun, Sukhothai, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani, the Golden Triangle. Islands: Ko Chang, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket. Accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, adventure, islands, for more information see the links below. TourismThailand.Org The Official Website for Tourism in Thailand with comprehensive country information. Tourism Authority of Thailand The Newsroom of the Tourism Authority of Thailand features news and information on Thai tourism, events in Thailand, Thai culture, cuisine, art, and way of life. Thailand Today Official website, designed and developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to serve as a one-stop source of comprehensive and reliable facts and information about Thailand. Thailand Grand Festival Tourism Authority calender of Thai Festivals plus Travel Guides, Stories & Trips. Thailander An information source for and about Thailand. Muang Boran The Ancient City - meet the past of Muang Thai. Sacred Sites in Thailand Spiritual travel to sacred sites, temples and healers in Thailand. Sawadee.com Tourism portal with extensive information on Thailand's major tourist destinations, tourist attractions, islands, people, hotels and resorts accommodation. Thailander.com Thai portal site with travel and tourism information. Hotels Hotels in Thailand Find a Hotel in Thailand. Do's and Don'ts Facts for Travelers Some specific do's and don'ts worth pointing out. Do's and Don'ts in Thailand Some special advice by the Tourism Authority. Tour Operators Pleasure Holiday Tour Bangkok based tour and travel company. |
Education and ResearchBangkok is Thailand's center of culture and education. The city is the seat of six major universities: Chulalongkorn, Thammasat, Silpakorn, Kasetsart, Mahidol, and the Asian Institute of Technology (1959).Bangkok Asian Institute of Technology (สถาบันเทคโนโลยีแห่งเอเชีย) Technical university,and an international institution for higher education in engineering, advanced technologies, and management and planning. Assumption University Frst international university of Thailand, AU is led by the Brothers of St. Gabriel - founded in 1969. Chulalongkorn University Thailand's first institution of higher learning - founded in 1917. Kasetsart University Known as Kaset University is a top-ranked Public University in Thailand, it was founded in 1943. Kasetsart University (english version) Mahidol University Mahidol University, the public research university originated from the first institution of higher learning in Thailand. Thammasat University Thailand's second oldest university - founded in 1934. Thammasat has often been involved in Thai national politics. Its campus was the site of the 14 October 1973 uprising and the 6 October 1976 Massacre. Silpakorn University Leading Thai university in the fine arts and archaeology. Chiang Mai Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai, founded in 1964. Maejo University Chiang Mai - founded in 1934. Space Research Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) GISTDA is Thailand's public organization in space technology and geo-informatics. GISTDA in English Theos Pilot Project Thailand Earth Observation System, has been launched its geo data satellite on 1 October 2008. |
Environment & NatureThailand Environment InstituteNon-profit organization focusing on environmental issues. Elephant Reintroduction Foundation A project to reintroduce domestic elephants back into the wild. Plant Genetics Conservation Project A project to classify and protect plant genetics. |
HistoryHistory of ThailandThailand's History from the early kingdoms until today, plus links to additional information about the history of Thailand. |
LanguageThe official language of Thailand is the Thai language, it is a Tai-Kadai language, closely related to the Lao language and the Shan language in Burma (Myanmar), and numerous smaller languages spoken in the area from Hainan and Yunnan south to the Malaysian border. It is the principal language of education and government and spoken throughout the country. The standard is based on the dialect of the Central Thai people, and it is written in Thai alphabet.thai-language.com The site offers English speakers a high-quality non-commercial Thai language resource with discussion forums, dictionary, and learning materials support. Very useful. |
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