Thailand

Thailand Quick Facts…

Official NameKingdom of Thailand
Common NameThailand – /ˈtaɪ.lænd/
NationalityThai (singular and plural) – noun, Thai – adjective
IndependenceFounded in 1238 (never colonized)
Administrative Divisions76 provinces and 1 municipality
Total Population69.9 million (#20) with 53.6% urbanized – 2024 estimate
Major Urban AreasBangkok (capital city), Chon Buri, Samut Prakan, Chiang Mai, Songkla
Major LanguagesThai (official) 90.7%, Thai and other languages 6.4%
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access85% of total population
CurrencyBaht (THB)
Real GDP (PPP)$1.3 trillion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$17,500 (#99) – 2022 estimate
Total Area513,120 sq km / 198,117 sq mi (#53) with 0.4% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Southeastern Asia
Bordering CountriesBurma, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia
Bordering Water BodiesAndaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand

National Anthem: “Phleng Chat Thai” (National Anthem of Thailand)