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Location:
Thailand is situated in the heart of the Southeast Asian mainland, covering an area of 513,115 sq.km. and extends about 1,620 kilometres from north to south and 775 kilometres from east to west. Thailand borders the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Union of Myanmar to the North, the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Gulf of Thailand to the East, the Union of Myanmar and the Indian Ocean to the West, and Malaysia to the south.

Head of state: King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. Its king, Bhumibol Adulyadej, assumed the throne in June 1946 and is the world's longest-reigning monarch. The royal family is revered by many Thais.

Capital:
Bangkok

Major Cities:
North : Chiangmai, Chiangrai
South: Songkla, Phuket
Central region : Ayutthaya and Chonburi
North Eastern : Nakhon Ratchasima, Udon and Khon Kaen

Siam: The name which was known to the world until 1939 and again between 1945 and 1949. On May 11, 1949, an official proclamation changed the name of the country to "Prathet Thai", or "Thailand", by which it has since been known. The word "Thai" means "free", and therefore "Thailand" means "Land of the Free"

Climate: Thailand is a warm and rather humid tropical country with monsoonal climate. Temperatures are highest in March and April with average temperature of 28 degree Celsius to 38 degrees Celsius and humidity averaging between 82.8 percent to 73 percent

Seasons: Dry : March to May, Rainy: June to October, Cool: November to February.

Population: The population in Thailand is approximately 62 million(2004), of which around 6 million live in the capital city, Bangkok.

Language: The national and official language is Thai while English and Chinese are widely spoken and understood in major cities, particularly in Bangkok and in business circles.

National Animal:The large and powerful land animal known as the elephant finds no equal in its cultural history with man. Elephants have been depicted in many episodes of the Lord Buddha's lives in mural paintings in Thailand, Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar.This Asiatic species of elephant, Elephas maximus, was used for heavy work in the logging industry, and as vehicles of war as late as the end of the 16th century in Thailand

Electricity: 220 volts 50 cycles throughout the country

Currency: The Baht is the standard currency unit.
1 Baht = 100 satangs
Bank Notes : 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 baht
Coins : 1, 5, and 10 baht

Main exports: Food and live animals, office equipment, textiles and clothing, rubber

GNI per capita: US $2,540 (World Bank, 2005)

Internet domain: .th

International dialling code: +66

Newspapers:
Two major English-language dailies are the Bangkok Post and The Nation. There are numerous English-language magazines and local publications in Japanese, Chinese and other European languages. Many major international newspapers, magazines and books are also widely available.

Threr are 6 general television stations, Channels 3, 5, 7, 9 ,11 and ITV broadcast local variety shows, newscasts and live coverage of special events. Cable TV is also available by subscription.

There are over 100 radio stations in Bangkok. Broadcasting is done in both Thai and English, with news broadcasting every hour.

Health and Medical Facilities:
Bangkok has numerous clinics and hospitals catering to a variety of needs. Major public and private hospitals are equipped with the latest medical technology and internationally qualified specialists. Almost all pharmaceuticals are widely available. Drinking of tap water should be avoided.


Regulations for Foreign Visitors to Thailand:
Foreign nationals visiting Thailand must possess valid passports or accepted travel documents and appropriate visas before entering the country. Visitors from certain countries are permitted to stay up to 15 days without visas, provided they possess tickets confirming departure within 15 days, while visitors from several other countries are allowed to apply for tourists visas at all ports of entry. Transit visas are granted for up to 30 days and tourist visas for up to 60 days. Non-immigrants, diplomatic and official visas are valid for up to 90 days.