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Thailand Flag The Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. It has borders with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar (Burma), as well as having coastlines on the Gulf of Andaman and the Gulf of Thailand.

As of 2006, Thailand had an estimated population of 62,828,706. The capital and largest city in the country is as of Bangkok (Thai: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, or Krung Thep), which had a population of 5,705,061 as of 2007. Although Bangkok is by far the largest city in the country, there also ten other cities with populations of over 100,000.

Thailand is a newly industrialized country, and between 1985 and 1995 had the world's highest growth rate, averaging nearly 9% per year GDP growth. However, the Thai currency, the baht, came under pressure in 1997 (eventually triggering a wider Asian financial crisis), causing the currency to be substantially devalued and Thai economy to shrink by more than 10% in that single year. However the Thai economy did subsequently recover, in part due to a recovery program called "Thaksinomics" (named after Thaksin Shinawatra who was Prime Minister from 2001 to 2006).

Map of Thailand

Thailand Country Details


Country Name Thailand
Political Status Country
Geographic Location Southeastern Asia
Flag Thailand Flag
Principal Language Thai
Capital Bangkok
Major Towns/Cities
  • Bangkok (Capital)
  • Chiang Mai
  • Chiang Rai
  • Hat Yai
  • Khon Kaen
  • Lampang
  • Nakhon Pathom
  • Nakhon Ratchasima
  • Nakhon Sawan
  • Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
  • Nakhon Si Thammarat
  • Nonthaburi
  • Pak Kret
  • Pattaya
  • Phitsanulok
  • Phuket
  • Rayong
  • Samut Prakan
  • Samut Sakhon
  • Songkhla
  • Surat Thani
  • Trang
  • Ubon Ratchathani
  • Udon Thani
  • Yala
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    Web Sites about Thailand


    Wat Kanlawa (Holy Rosary Church), Bangkok, Thailand
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    Siam Square, Bangkok, Thailand

    Books about Thailand


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    Lonely Planet Thailand (Travel Guide)
    By David Eimer, Chawadee Nualkhair & Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj

    Released: April 30th, 2024
    Paperback (600 pages)

    Lonely Planet Thailand (Travel Guide)
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    Lonely Planet Thailand (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • ISBN: 1788688880
    • EAN: 9781788688888
    • PartNumber: 9781788688888
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Format: Folded Map
    • Edition: 19
    • Number of Pages: 600
    • Authors: David Eimer, Amy Bensema, Chawadee Nualkhair, Aydan Stuart, Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj
    • Publication Date: April 30th, 2024
    • Release Date: April 30th, 2024
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.7 inches by 5.65 inches by 1.0 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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    Frommer's Thailand (Complete Guides)
    By Ashley Niedringhaus

    Frommermedia
    Released: March 5th, 2019
    Paperback (448 pages)

    Frommer s Thailand (Complete Guides)
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    Frommer's Thailand (Complete Guides)
    • Manufacturer: FrommerMedia
    • Brand: Frommermedia
    • ISBN: 1628874023
    • EAN: 9781628874020
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    • Paperback
    • Edition: 13
    • Number of Pages: 448
    • Author: Ashley Niedringhaus
    • Publication Date: March 5th, 2019
    • Release Date: March 5th, 2019
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches by 1.0 Inches
    • Weight: 1.00089866948 pounds
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    Fodor's Essential Thailand: with Cambodia & Laos (Full-color Travel Guide)
    By Fodor’s Travel Guides

    Released: April 19th, 2022
    Paperback (560 pages)

    Fodor s Essential Thailand: with Cambodia & Laos (Full-color Travel Guide)
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    Fodor's Essential Thailand: with Cambodia & Laos (Full-color Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
    • ISBN: 1640974776
    • EAN: 9781640974777
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 2
    • Number of Pages: 560
    • Author: Fodor’s Travel Guides
    • Publication Date: April 19th, 2022
    • Release Date: April 19th, 2022
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.25 Inches by 0.75 Inches
    • Weight: 1.10010668738 pounds
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    DK Thailand (Travel Guide)
    By DK Travel

    Released: November 28th, 2023
    Multicolor Paperback (384 pages)

    DK Thailand (Travel Guide)
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    DK Thailand (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: DK Travel
    • ISBN: 0241624479
    • EAN: 9780241624470
    • PartNumber: 9780241624470
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 384
    • Author: DK Travel
    • Publication Date: November 28th, 2023
    • Release Date: November 28th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 8.56 Inches by 4.94 Inches by 0.9 Inches
    • Weight: 1.1281 Pounds
    • Color: Multicolor
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    Lonely Planet Thailand (Travel Guide)
    By David Eimer, Paul Harding, Tharik Hussain, Anirban Mahapatra & Olivia Pozzan

    Lonely Planet
    Released: November 30th, 2021
    Paperback (800 pages)

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    Lonely Planet Thailand (Travel Guide)
    • Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
    • Brand: Lonely Planet
    • Model: 9781787017801
    • ISBN: 178701780X
    • EAN: 9781787017801
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 18
    • Number of Pages: 800
    • Authors: David Eimer, Tim Bewer, Paul Harding, Ashley Harrell, Tharik Hussain, Michael Kohn, Anirban Mahapatra, Daniel McCrohan, Olivia Pozzan, Barbara Woolsey
    • Publication Date: November 30th, 2021
    • Release Date: November 30th, 2021
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.75 Inches by 5.1 Inches by 1.25 Inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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    Thailand on a Budget – Skip the Tourist Traps: Experience Authentic Thailand, a Native’s Guide to the “Land of Smiles”
    By Expat Traveler

    Released: September 18th, 2023
    Paperback (244 pages)

    Thailand on a Budget – Skip the Tourist Traps: Experience Authentic Thailand, a Native’s Guide to the “Land of Smiles”
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    Thailand on a Budget – Skip the Tourist Traps: Experience Authentic Thailand, a Native’s Guide to the “Land of Smiles”
    • Manufacturer: Independently published
    • EAN: 9798865015147
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Format: Large Print
    • Number of Pages: 244
    • Author: Expat Traveler
    • Publication Date: September 18th, 2023
    • Release Date: September 18th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.55 inches
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    Thailand: The Solo Girl's Travel Guide
    By Alexa West

    CREATESPACE
    Released: December 14th, 2017
    Paperback (317 pages)

    Thailand: The Solo Girl s Travel Guide
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    Thailand: The Solo Girl's Travel Guide
    • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
    • Brand: CREATESPACE
    • ISBN: 1981732667
    • EAN: 9781981732661
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Number of Pages: 317
    • Author: Alexa West
    • Publication Date: December 14th, 2017
    • Release Date: December 14th, 2017
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.72 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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    The Rough Guide to Thailand (Travel Guide with eBook) (Rough Guides Main Series)
    By Rough Guides

    Released: September 26th, 2023
    Paperback (744 pages)

    The Rough Guide to Thailand (Travel Guide with eBook) (Rough Guides Main Series)
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    The Rough Guide to Thailand (Travel Guide with eBook) (Rough Guides Main Series)
    • Manufacturer: Rough Guides
    • ISBN: 1839058552
    • EAN: 9781839058554
    • PartNumber: 9781839058554
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: 11
    • Number of Pages: 744
    • Author: Rough Guides
    • Publication Date: September 26th, 2023
    • Release Date: September 26th, 2023
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 7.75 inches by 5.0 inches by 1.25 inches
    • Weight: 1.50796187208 pounds
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    Thailand - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
    By Culture Smart!

    Kuperard
    Released: July 22nd, 2021
    Paperback (200 pages)

    Thailand - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
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    Thailand - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
    • Manufacturer: Kuperard
    • Brand: Kuperard
    • ISBN: 178702296X
    • EAN: 9781787022966
    Details:
    • Paperback
    • Edition: Third edition
    • Number of Pages: 200
    • Authors: Culture Smart!, J. Rotheray
    • Publication Date: July 22nd, 2021
    • Release Date: July 22nd, 2021
    Physical Description:
    • Size: 6.75 inches by 4.25 inches by 0.6 inches
    • Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds
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