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Thailand
Capital
Bangkok 13°44? N 100°30? E
Largest city
Bangkok
Official language(s)
Thai
from Khmer Empire 1238–1368 1350–1767 1767–April 7, 1782 April 7, 1782–present
Area  • Total   • Water (%)
  65,444,371 (19th) 60,916,441 127/km˛ (59th) {{{population_densitymi˛}}}/mi˛ 
2005 estimate $559.5 billion (20th) $8,542 (72nd)
0.778 (73rd) – medium
Currency
Time zone  • Summer (DST)
(UTC+7) (UTC+7)
Internet TLD
.th
Calling code
+66
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Thailand Information
Politics


Democracy Monument and pupils in Bangkok.
Democracy Monument and pupils in Bangkok.

Democracy Monument and pupils in Bangkok.
Main article: Politics of Thailand

The king has little direct power under the constitution but is the anointed protector of Thai Buddhism and a symbol of national identity and unity. The present monarch enjoys a great deal of popular respect and moral authority, which has on occasion been used to resolve political crises. The head of government is the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the king from among the members of the lower house of parliament, usually the leader of the party that can organise a majority coalition government.
The bicameral Thai parliament is the National Assembly (??????, rathasapha) which consists of a House of Representatives (??????????????, sapha phuthaen ratsadon) of 500 seats and a Senate (???????, wuthisapha) of 200 seats. Members of both houses are elected by popular vote. The House of Representatives is elected by the first-past-the-post system, where only one candidate with a simple majority will be elected in one constituency. The Senate is elected based on the province system, where one province can return more than one Senator depending on its population size. Members of House of Representatives serve four-year terms, while Senators serve six-year terms. The law court system (???, san) has three layers, the highest judicial body being the Supreme Court (???????, sandika) whose judges are directly appointed by the monarch. Thailand is an active member of the regional Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Geography


A waterfall in Sai Yok National Park.
A waterfall in Sai Yok National Park.

A waterfall in Sai Yok National Park.
Main article: Geography of Thailand

Thailand is home to several distinct geographic regions, partly corresponding to the provincial groups. The north of the country is mountainous, with the highest point being Doi Inthanon at 2,576 m. The northeast consists of the Khorat Plateau, bordered to the east by the Mekong river. The centre of the country is dominated by the predominantly flat Chao Phraya river valley, which runs into the Gulf of Thailand. The south consists of the narrow Kra Isthmus that widens into the Malay Peninsula.
The local Hat Yai (Songkhla Province).
See also: List of islands of Thailand

Demographics


Main article: Demographics of Thailand

Thailand's population is dominated by ethnic Thai and Lao, the latter concentrated in the northeastern Isan region and making up around one third of the population. There is also a large community of Thai Chinese, who have historically played a disproportionately significant role in the economy. Bangkok's Chinatown is located on Yaowarat Road. Other ethnic groups include Malays in the south, Mon, Khmer and various indigenous hill tribes. After the end of the Vietnam War, many Vietnamese refugees settled in Thailand, mainly in the eastern regions.
According to the last census (2000) 94.6% of Thais are Buddhists of the Theravada tradition. Muslims are the second religious group in Thailand at 4.6%. Most of them are ethnic Malays and they are mostly concentrated in the south, where they form a strong majority in four provinces. Christians, mainly Catholics, represent 0.75% of the population. A tiny but influential community of Sikhs and some Hindus also live in the country's cities.
The Thai language is Thailand's national language, written in its own alphabet, but many ethnic and regional dialects exist as well as areas where people speak predominantly Isan or Khmer. Although English is widely taught in schools, proficiency is low.

Miscellaneous topics


Famous Places in Thailand: Patong, and Karon beach in Chiang Mai, Sukhothai Historical Park
Communications in Thailand
Education in Thailand
Historical parks of Thailand
Foreign relations of Thailand
List of Thailand-related topics
Media in Thailand
Military of Thailand
Music of Thailand
National parks (Thailand)
The National Scout Organization of Thailand
Prostitution in Thailand
Public holidays in Thailand
Transportation in Thailand
Buddhist temples in Thailand
South Thailand insurgency
Thai Gem Scam





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