Thailand

Kingdom of Thailand

Region

Asia • South-Eastern Asia

Capital

Bangkok

The flag of Thailand is composed of five horizontal bands of red, white, blue, white and red, with the central blue band twice the height of the other four bands.

The flag of Thailand is composed of five horizontal bands of red, white, blue, white and red, with the central blue band twice the height of the other four bands.

Population
69,799,978
Area
513,120 km²
Time Zone
UTC+07:00
Top-Level Domain
.th

About Thailand

Thailand is a country located in Asia, specifically in the South-Eastern Asia region. Its capital city is Bangkok. With a population of 69,799,978, it ranks among the highly populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 513,120 km², making it a large country in terms of land area. With a population density of 136.03 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.

The official language of Thailand is Thai, .

The currency used in Thailand is the Thai baht (฿), .

Thailand is a member of the United Nations.

In Thailand, vehicles drive on the left side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+07:00 time zone.

Thailand shares its borders with 4 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Thailand

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Bangkok
  • Continent: Asia
  • Native Name: ประเทศไทย
  • Demonym: Thai
  • Top Level Domain: .th, .ไทย
  • Calling Code: +66
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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