Facts & Tips - Thailand
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Facts about Thailand
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Geography |
Climate |
Thailand has a land area of 513,115 sq. km. bordered by Malaysia ( South ), Myanmar ( West & North
), Laos ( North & East ) and Cambodia ( Southeast ). |
Temperature varies from 38'C to 19'C ; humidity from 82.8 % to 66 %. |
Seasons |
Population |
Hot ( March to May ), rainy (June to October ) and cool ( November to February ). |
Total 59,095,419 ( end 1994 ), including 29,552,978 males and 29,542,441 females. Of the total, 9.45%
live in Bangkok. |
Language |
Religion |
Thai is the national language. English is widely understood in the cities. |
Buddhist 94.82 %, Muslim 4.00 %, Christian 0.55 %, others 0.63 %. |
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Government |
National Flag |
A constitutional monarchy headed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, with 76 provinces, each sub-divided into
Amphur, Tamboon and Moobahn. |
The red , white
and blue bands symbolize the nation, Buddhism and the monarchy respectively. |
Largest Provinces |
Highest Peaks |
Nakhon Ratchasima 20,493.96 sq. km.
Chiang Mai 20,107.06 sq. km.
Kanchanaburi 19,483.15 sq. km. |
Doi Inthanon 2,565m.
Doi Luang 2,175m.
Phu Soi Dao 2,102m. |
Largest Islands |
Principal Rivers |
Phuket 543.00 sq. km.
Samui 239.90 sq. km.
Chang 212.09 sq. km. |
Chi 765 km.
Mun 750 km.
Nan 740 km.
Chao Phraya 370 km.*
* or 1,110 km. if the Nan, its main tributary, is included. |
Clothing |
Electricity |
Thin cotton is the best. A jacket or sweater may be necessary in the cool season, especially in a
mountainous area in the North or Northeast. |
220 volts 50 cycles throughout the country. |
Water |
Dining |
Drink only bottled or boiled water. |
You can find places to eat 24 hrs. a day, but better avoid sidewalk stalls where, though
food is cheap and palatable, hygienic conditions may not be up to standard. |
Shopping |
News Papers |
Shopping is fun here in Thailand. You have a wide range of good buys to
choose from. They are beautiful because Thais are gifted artists, and cheap because the labour cost are low. |
You can buy a large range of foreign News Papers in Thailand. Some English and German
News Papers are printed here. |
Genealogical Table |
Getting around |
For a Genealogical Table of the Present Chakri Dynasty
Click Here |
For tips on Thailand's transportation i.e.: airlines, taxies, trains,
boats etc. and other useful information. |