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Thailand - Facts & Figures
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Thailand
at a Glance |
| Full
country name |
Kingdom
of Thailand |
| Capital
city |
Bangkok
(pop 6 million) |
| Area |
517,000sq
km |
| Population |
61
million |
| People |
75%
Thai, 11% Chinese, 3.5% Malay, also Mon, Khmer,
Phuan and Karen minorities |
| Religion |
95%
Buddhism, 4% Muslim |
| Government |
Democratic
constitutional monarchy |
| Time |
UTC
plus seven hours |
| Electricity |
220V,
50 Hz |
| Weights
& measures |
Metric
with local variations |
| Health
risks |
AIDS,
cholera, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis,
malaria, rabies |
| GDP |
US$166
billion |
| GDP
per head |
US$2740 |
| Annual
growth |
-8.5% |
| Inflation |
5.6% |
| Major
products |
Computers,
garments, integrated circuits, gems, jewellery |
| Major
trading partners |
ASEAN,
USA, European Union |
| Language |
Thai
is the national language in Thailand. English is
widely understood, particularly in Bangkok, where
it is almost the dominant commercial language.
English is spoken in most hotels and restaurants
and at major tourist destinations. However, in
remote upcountry locations, getting along in
English might be difficult. The local people will
be delighted if you make the effort to speak a few
words of Thai, no matter how falteringly. |
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