The General information of Thailand
- Thailand is an independent country lies in the heart of southeast asia bordered to the north by Laos and Myanmar, 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.
- Thailand is the world's 51st-largest country in terms of total area and the world's 20th largest country in terms of population.
- Thailand is one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries in the world. The national religion is Theravada Buddhism which is practiced by more than 95% of all Thais.[4] The cultures and traditions in Thailand are significantly influenced by those of India, China and many western countries.
- Thailand is home to several distinct geographic regions, partly corresponding to the provincial groups. The north of the country is mountainous, with the highest point being Doi Inthanon at 2,565 metres above sea level (8,415 ft).
- The northeast, consists of the Khorat Plateau, bordered to the east by the Mekong river.
- The centre of the country is dominated by the predominantly flat Chao Phraya river valley, which runs into the Gulf of Thailand.
- The south consists of the narrow Kra Isthmus that widens into the Malay Peninsula.
- The local climate is tropical and characterized by monsoons. There is a rainy, warm, and cloudy southwest monsoon from mid-May to September, as well as a dry, cool northeast monsoon from November to mid-March. The southern isthmus is always hot and humid.
- The country's official name was Siam until it was changed to Thailand.
- Thai is mean Free or Freedom in Thai language and Thai people are proud of the fact that Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia never colonized by a European power.
- The official language of Thailand is the Thai language and English is a mandatory school subject.
- Thailand is an emerging economy and considered as a Newly Industrialized Country.
- Total area : 513,115 sq km. (198,115 sq mi)
- Populations : 63,038,247 (December,2007)
- Religion : Buddhism (95% by populations)
- Cappital city : Bangkok
- Currency : Bath
- Time zone : UTC+7
- Country code : 66
- Thailand is the world's 51st-largest country in terms of total area and the world's 20th largest country in terms of population.
- Thailand is one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries in the world. The national religion is Theravada Buddhism which is practiced by more than 95% of all Thais.[4] The cultures and traditions in Thailand are significantly influenced by those of India, China and many western countries.
- Thailand is home to several distinct geographic regions, partly corresponding to the provincial groups. The north of the country is mountainous, with the highest point being Doi Inthanon at 2,565 metres above sea level (8,415 ft).
- The northeast, consists of the Khorat Plateau, bordered to the east by the Mekong river.
- The centre of the country is dominated by the predominantly flat Chao Phraya river valley, which runs into the Gulf of Thailand.
- The south consists of the narrow Kra Isthmus that widens into the Malay Peninsula.
- The local climate is tropical and characterized by monsoons. There is a rainy, warm, and cloudy southwest monsoon from mid-May to September, as well as a dry, cool northeast monsoon from November to mid-March. The southern isthmus is always hot and humid.
- The country's official name was Siam until it was changed to Thailand.
- Thai is mean Free or Freedom in Thai language and Thai people are proud of the fact that Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia never colonized by a European power.
- The official language of Thailand is the Thai language and English is a mandatory school subject.
- Thailand is an emerging economy and considered as a Newly Industrialized Country.
- Total area : 513,115 sq km. (198,115 sq mi)
- Populations : 63,038,247 (December,2007)
- Religion : Buddhism (95% by populations)
- Cappital city : Bangkok
- Currency : Bath
- Time zone : UTC+7
- Country code : 66
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