Thailand Quick Facts…
Official Name | Kingdom of Thailand |
Common Name | Thailand – /ˈtaɪ.lænd/ |
Nationality | Thai (singular and plural) – noun, Thai – adjective |
Independence | Founded in 1238 (never colonized) |
Administrative Divisions | 76 provinces and 1 municipality |
Total Population | 69.9 million (#20) with 53.6% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Bangkok (capital city), Chon Buri, Samut Prakan, Chiang Mai, Songkla |
Major Languages | Thai (official) 90.7%, Thai and other languages 6.4% |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 85% of total population |
Currency | Baht (THB) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $1.3 trillion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $17,500 (#99) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 513,120 sq km / 198,117 sq mi (#53) with 0.4% water area |
Geographic Region | Asia – Southeastern Asia |
Bordering Countries | Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia |
Bordering Water Bodies | Andaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand |
National Anthem: “Phleng Chat Thai” (National Anthem of Thailand)