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The Flag of ThailandThe National Emblem of Thailand
The location of Thailand
An enlargeable map of the Kingdom of Thailand
The Asian Elephant, Elephas maximus is the national animal of ThailandSee also: Index of Thailand-related articlesThe Kingdom of Thailand is a sovereign country located in Southeast Asia.[1] Thailand is bordered on the north by Laos and Burma, on the east by Laos and Cambodia, on the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and on the west by the Andaman Sea and Burma. The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It is also the country's centre of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Bangkok is known in Thai as "Krung Thep Mahanakorn", or, more colloquially, "Krung Thep".
Thailand is considered to be the world's 50th largest country in terms of total area, with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km² (198,000 sq mi), and the world's 20th largest country in terms of population with approximately 63 million people. The population consists 80% of Thais, 10% of Chinese, and 3% of Malay. The rest are minorities such as Mons, Khmers, and various hill tribes. The country's official spoken and written language is Thai.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Thailand:
General reference
An enlargeable relief map of Thailand- Pronunciation:
- Common English country names: Thailand, archaic Siam
- Official English country name: The Kingdom of Thailand
- Common endonym(s):
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s): Thai
- Demonym(s):
- Etymology: Name of Thailand
- International rankings of Thailand
- ISO country codes: TH, THA, 764
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:TH
- Internet country code top-level domain: .th
Geography of Thailand
An enlargeable topographic map of ThailandMain article: Geography of Thailand- Thailand is: a country
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Eurasia
- Time zone: Thailand Standard Time (UTC+07)
- Extreme points of Thailand
- High: Doi Inthanon 2,565 m (8,415 ft)
- Low: Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea 0 m
- Land boundaries: 4,863 km
- Population of Thailand: 63,038,247 people (December 2007 estimate) - 20th most populous country
- Area of Thailand: 513,115 km2 (198,115 sq mi) - 49th largest country
- Time in Thailand
- Atlas of Thailand
Environment of Thailand
An enlargeable satellite image of Thailand- Climate of Thailand
- Effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on Thailand
- Ecoregions in Thailand
- Environmental issues in Thailand
- Renewable energy in Thailand
- Geology of Thailand
- Protected areas of Thailand
- Wildlife of Thailand
- Flora of Thailand
- Fauna of Thailand
- Birds of Thailand
- Mammals of Thailand
Natural geographic features of Thailand
Mekong River System
Main article: Landforms of Thailand- Islands of Thailand
- Lakes of Thailand
- Mountains of Thailand
- Rivers of Thailand
- River Systems of Thailand
- Waterfalls of Thailand
- Valleys of Thailand
- World Heritage Sites in Thailand
Regions of Thailand
Main article: Regions of Thailand- Directional regions
- Economic regions
Ecoregions of Thailand
Main articles: List of ecoregions in Thailand and Ecoregions in ThailandAdministrative divisions of Thailand
Main article: Administrative divisions of ThailandProvinces of Thailand
Main article: Provinces of ThailandThailand is divided into 75 provinces (จังหวัด, changwat) and the metropolitan municipality Bangkok (กรุงเทพมหานคร, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon).
Map showing the 76 provinces of Thailand
Pagoda in Srivijaya style in Chaiya,Surat ThaniNorth - Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่)
- Chiang Rai (เชียงราย)
- Lampang (ลำปาง)
- Lamphun (ลำพูน)
- Mae Hong Son (แม่ฮ่องสอน)
- Nan (น่าน)
- Phayao (พะเยา)
- Phrae (แพร่)
- Uttaradit (อุตรดิตถ์)
West
- Kanchanaburi (กาญจนบุรี)
- Phetchaburi (เพชรบุรี)
- Prachuap Khiri Khan (ประจวบคีรีขันธ์)
- Ratchaburi (ราชบุรี)
- Tak (ตาก)
North-East
- Amnat Charoen (อำนาจเจริญ)
- Buri Ram (บุรีรัมย์)
- Chaiyaphum (ชัยภูมิ)
- Kalasin (กาฬสินธุ์)
- Khon Kaen (ขอนแก่น)
- Loei (เลย)
- Maha Sarakham (มหาสารคาม)
- Mukdahan (มุกดาหาร)
- Nakhon Phanom (นครพนม)
- Nakhon Ratchasima (นครราชสีมา)
- Nong Bua Lamphu (หนองบัวลำภู)
- Nong Khai (หนองคาย)
- Roi Et (ร้อยเอ็ด)
- Sakon Nakhon (สกลนคร)
- Si Sa Ket (ศรีสะเกษ)
- Surin (สุรินทร์)
- Ubon Ratchathani (อุบลราชธานี)
- Udon Thani (อุดรธานี)
- Yasothon (ยโสธร)
- Ang Thong (อ่างทอง)
- Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (พระนครศรีอยุธยา)
- Bangkok (Krung Thep Maha Nakhon), Special Governed District of (กรุงเทพ ฯ)
- Chai Nat (ชัยนาท)
- Kamphaeng Phet (กำแพงเพชร)
- Lop Buri (ลพบุรี)
- Nakhon Nayok (นครนายก)
- Nakhon Pathom (นครปฐม)
- Nakhon Sawan (นครสวรรค์)
- Nonthaburi (นนทบุรี)
- Pathum Thani (ปทุมธานี)
- Phetchabun (เพชรบูรณ์)
- Phichit (พิจิตร)
- Phitsanulok (พิษณุโลก)
- Sukhothai (สุโขทัย)
- Samut Prakan (สมุทรปราการ)
- Samut Sakhon (สมุทรสาคร)
- Samut Songkhram (สมุทรสงคราม)
- Saraburi (สระบุรี)
- Sing Buri (สิงห์บุรี)
- Suphan Buri (สุพรรณบุรี)
- Uthai Thani (อุทัยธานี)
East
- Chachoengsao (ฉะเชิงเทรา)
- Chanthaburi (จันทบุรี)
- Chon Buri (ชลบุรี)
- Prachin Buri (ปราจีนบุรี)
- Rayong (ระยอง)
- Sa Kaeo (สระแก้ว)
- Trat (ตราด)
- Chumphon (ชุมพร)
- Krabi (กระบี่)
- Nakhon Si Thammarat (นครศรีธรรมราช)
- Narathiwat (นราธิวาส)
- Pattani (ปัตตานี)
- Phang Nga (พังงา)
- Phatthalung (พัทลุง)
- Phuket (ภูเก็ต)
- Ranong (ระนอง)
- Satun (สตูล)
- Songkhla (สงขลา)
- Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี)
- Trang (ตรัง)
- Yala (ยะลา)
Districts of Thailand
An Akha village, with the traditional thatched roofs, in Northern Thailand.Main article: Districts of ThailandAltogether Thailand has 877 districts, not including the 50 districts of Bangkok which are called khet (เขต) since the Bangkok administration reform in 1972.
Cities in Thailand
Main article: List of cities in Thailand- Capital of Thailand: Bangkok
Demography of Thailand
Main article: Demographics of ThailandGovernment and politics of Thailand
- Main article: Government of Thailand and Politics of Thailand
- Form of government: Constitutional monarchy
- Capital of Thailand: Bangkok
- Conflicts in Thailand
- Elections in Thailand
- Localism in Thailand
- Political parties in Thailand
- Political scandals of Thailand
- Taxation in Thailand
Branches of the government of Thailand
Main article: Government of ThailandExecutive branch of the government of Thailand
- Head of state: King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej
- Head of government: Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra
- Cabinet of Thailand
Legislative branch of the government of Thailand
- National Assembly of Thailand (bicameral)
- Upper house: Senate of Thailand
- Lower house: House of Representatives of Thailand
Judicial branch of the government of Thailand
Main article: Court system of Thailand- Constitution Tribunal
- Court of Appeals of Thailand
- No juries
Foreign relations of Thailand
Main article: Foreign relations of Thailand- Diplomatic missions in Thailand
- Diplomatic missions of Thailand
- Foreign aid to Thailand
- Thailand Customs
International organization membership
Main article: International organization membership of ThailandThe Kingdom of Thailand is a member of, or participates in:[1]
Law and order in Thailand
Thai police vehicle.Main article: Law of Thailand- Capital punishment in Thailand
- Constitution of Thailand
- Crime in Thailand
- Human rights in Thailand
- Law enforcement in Thailand
- South Thailand insurgency
Military of Thailand
Main article: Military of Thailand- Command
- Forces
- Army of Thailand (more pictures)
- Navy of Thailand
- Marine Corps of Thailand
- Royal Thai Navy SEALs
- Air Force of Thailand
- Special forces of Thailand
- Military history of Thailand
- Military ranks of Thailand
Local government in Thailand
Main article: Local government in ThailandHistory of Thailand
Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a famous Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya
Wat Saphan Hin, Sukhothai Historical Park- Main article: History of Thailand, Timeline of the history of Thailand, and Current events of Thailand
By period
- Prehistoric Thailand
- Early history of Thailand
- Initial states of Thailand (3 BCE-1238)
- Sukhothai Kingdom (1238–1448 )
- Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767)
- Thonburi Kingdom (1768–1782)
- Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–2008)
- Kingdom of Thailand
- Military rule (1932–1973)
- Democracy (1973–present)
By region
By field
- Economic history of Thailand
- Military history of Thailand
Culture of Thailand
Inside the MBK Center, a shopping mall in Bangkok
Buddhist Monk is receiving food from villagersMain article: Culture of Thailand- Architecture of Thailand
- Cuisine of Thailand
- Diving in Thailand
- Etiquette in Thailand
- Festivals in Thailand
- Humor in Thailand
- Languages of Thailand
- Media in Thailand
- National symbols of Thailand
- Coat of arms of Thailand
- Flag of Thailand
- National anthem of Thailand
- People of Thailand
- Prostitution in Thailand
- Public holidays in Thailand
- Records of Thailand
- Religion in Thailand
- Buddhism in Thailand
- Christianity in Thailand
- Hinduism in Thailand
- Islam in Thailand
- Judaism in Thailand
- Sikhism in Thailand
- Retirement in Thailand
- World Heritage Sites in Thailand
Art in Thailand
Khene player wearing sarong and pakama at the Ubon Candle Festival- Art in Thailand
- Cinema of Thailand
- Dance of Thailand
- Literature of Thailand
- Music of Thailand
- Television in Thailand
- Theatre in Thailand
Sports in Thailand
Main article: Sport in Thailand- Badminton in Thailand
- Baseball in Thailand
- Boxing in Thailand
- Cricket in Thailand
- Cycling in Thailand
- Diving in Thailand
- Football in Thailand
- Golf in Thailand
- Ice hockey in Thailand
- Muay Thai
- Rugby union in Thailand
- Thailand at the Olympics
- Volleyball in Thailand
Economy and infrastructure of Thailand
Rice plantations in the rural areas of Bangkok.
Motorcycles make up 75% of the vehicles in ThailandMain article: Economy of Thailand- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 33rd (thirty-third)
- Economic consequences of the 2006 Thai coup d'état
- Agriculture in Thailand
- Banking in Thailand
- National Bank of Thailand
- List of banks in Thailand
- Communications in Thailand
- Companies of Thailand
- Currency of Thailand: Baht
- Economic history of Thailand
- Energy in Thailand
- Energy policy of Thailand
- Energy Industry Liberalization and Privatization (Thailand)
- Mining in Thailand
- Oil industry in Thailand
- Stock Exchange of Thailand
- Tourism in Thailand
- 13.9 million international visitors in 2006
- 18th most visited country (2006, World Tourism rankings)[2]
- Transport in Thailand (more pictures)
- Airports in Thailand
- Rail transport in Thailand
- Bangkok Metro
- Bangkok Skytrain
- State Railway of Thailand
- Roads in Thailand
- Water supply and sanitation in Thailand
Education in Thailand
Main article: Education in ThailandHealth in Thailand
Main article: Health in ThailandSee also
Main article: Thailand- Index of Thailand-related articles
- List of international rankings
- List of Thailand-related topics
- Member state of the United Nations
- Outline of Asia
- Outline of geography
References
- ^ a b "Thailand". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/th.html. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ UNTWO (June 2007). "UNTWO World Tourism Barometer, Vol.5 No.2" (PDF). http://www.unwto.org/facts/eng/pdf/barometer/unwto_barom07_2_en.pdf. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
External links
- Thailand travel guide from Wikitravel
- Thaigov.go.th Royal Government of Thailand
- Tourism Authority of Thailand Official tourism website
- Thai National Assembly Official Thai Parliament website
- Mfa.go.th Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Thailand Internet Information National Electronics and Computer Technology Center
- CIA - The World Factbook - Thailand
- Flickr: Photos tagged with "Thailand"
- Birdwatching in Thailand
- Learn Thai Culture.com
- Thailand Country Fact Sheet from the Common Language Project
- Search Thailand
- Thailand Travel Dictionary Non-commercial information site
- Longdo Map Thailand On-line Thailand map
- Thailand.org Travel Guide
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