Thailand
The only Southeast Asian nation never colonised by a European power, Thailand runs on street-food woks, golden temples and a coastline that turned the beach holiday into an art form.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Five horizontal bands of red, white, blue (double width in the centre), white and red. The three colours stand for the nation and its people (red), religion and purity (white), and the monarchy (blue).
Thailand FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Bangkok |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 66,188,503 |
| Area | 513,120 km² |
| Population density | 129 /km² |
| Currency | Baht (THB) ฿ |
| Official language | Thai |
| Calling code | +66 |
| Internet TLD | .th |
| Time zone | UTC+07:00 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | TH / THA |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It was never colonised by a European power, and its old name Siam gave the world 'Siamese' cats and twins.
- Bangkok's full ceremonial name is the longest place name in the world, running to over 160 letters.
- It is one of the planet's largest exporters of rice.
- Muay Thai, its national sport, uses fists, elbows, knees and shins and is nicknamed 'the art of eight limbs'.
Thailand FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
What is the population of Thailand?
Thailand has a population of about 66,188,503.
What currency does Thailand use?
Thailand uses the Baht (THB).
What languages are spoken in Thailand?
The official language of Thailand is Thai.
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