 
Thailand
Population
65,493,000 peopleCapital
BangkokCurrency
BahtMap of Thailand
 
Area in square kilometers
514,000 km2   Location of  Thailand  (green)in ASEAN  (dark grey)  —  
   Location of Thailand (green)
   in ASEAN (dark grey) — 
   Capital
   (and largest city)
   Bangkok1
   13°45′N 100°29′E / 13.75°N 100.
    Thailand and formerly known as Siam (Thai: สยาม; RTGS: Sayam), is a
   country located at the center of Southeast Asia.
    Thailand is the world's 50th largest country in terms of total area
   (slightly smaller than Yemen and slightly larger than Spain), with a
   surface area of approximately 513,000 km2 (198,000 sq mi), and the
   21st most-populous country, with approximately 64 million people.
    Thailand appeared in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, where they
   lost to Great Britain by a score of 0–9 (the largest defeat in team
   history) and failed to advance to the quarterfinals.
    Thailand have won the biennial competition twelve times.
   The team made another appearance at the Summer Olympics in 1968,
   losing to Bulgaria 0–7, Guatemala 1–4, and Czechoslovakia 0–8 en route
   to a first-round exit.
    Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the
   Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in
   Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship
   titles and nine senior-level Southeast Asian Games titles.
    Thailand officially the Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast
   Asia with coasts on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. It
   borders Myanmar to the north-west, Laos to the north-east, Cambodia to
   the south-east and Malaysia to the south.
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    of Thailand for a brief period under King Taksin the Great. The
   current (Rattanakosin) era of Thai history began in 1782 following the
   establishment of Bangkok as capital of the Chakri dynasty under King
   Rama I the Great.
    Ratcha Anachak Thai means "Kingdom of Thailand" or "Kingdom of Thai".
    The region known today as Thailand has been inhabited by humans since
   the paleolithic period (about 500,000 - 10,000 years ago).
    COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. Thailand
   adopted its current constitution following an August 19, 2007,
   referendum.
    Thailand and is spoken in every province, though many areas also have
   a local dialect, and in the deep south, a variant of Malay is widely
   spoken.
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    beaches, Thailand is a magnet for travellers the world over.
    ruled most of present-day Thailand and much of today's Laos and
   Cambodia as well, eventually also absorbing the northern kingdom of
   Lanna. Ayutthaya was sacked in 1767 by the Burmese, but King Taksin
   regrouped and founded a new capital at Thonburi.
    Thailand (ประเทศไทย), officially the Kingdom of Thailand
   (ราชอาณาจักรไทย) is a country in Southeast Asia with coasts on the
   Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.
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    and dance clubs of Bangkok, Thailand is surely SE Asia's premiere
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    constitution, and the country was renamed Thailand in 1939. Thailand
   was occupied by the Japanese in World War II, and most of its numerous
   postwar governments were controlled by the military. Bangkok is the
   capital and the largest city. Population: 65,100,000.
  Thailand is a major producer of
   tungsten and tin. Among its chief agricultural products are rice,
   corn, rubber, soybeans, and pineapples; manufactures include clothing,
   canned goods, electronic equipment, and cement. Tourism is also
   important.
  The region that is now Thailand was part of the
   Mon and Khmer kingdoms from the 9th century CE. Thai-speaking peoples
   immigrated from China c. the 10th century. During the 13th century two
   Thai states emerged: the Sukhothai kingdom, founded c.
    One of Thailand's few mainland beach destinations, Hua Hin has long
   been a favorite resort of Thai royals and high society, many of who
   have built weekend holiday homes here due to its close proximity to
   Bangkok (under three hours by car).
    Thailand is a fascinating and exotic country to explore. Come and
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    Thailand's premier golf destination with many world-class golf
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    Browse the Thailand Photo Gallery Each year Thailand is discovered by
   millions of visitors, drawn to its pristine beaches and aquamarine
   seas, as well as its rich culture, glitzy shopping malls, chic
   boutiques and colorful markets crammed with bargains.
    For all this, Thailand has risen above the economic collapse of 1997,
   SARS and avian influenza as well as the devastating tsunami in
   December 2004, to become a hugely popular destination on the long-haul
   tourist trail.
    village, Thailand offers a wealth of choice for every taste and
   budget.
   Pampering is an art form in Thailand, and throughout the country spas
   offer authentic treatments whether it's in a 5-star luxury resort or a
   beach-side hut.
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    Thailand is often referred to as a golden land, not because there is
   precious metal buried underground but because the country gives off a
   certain lustre, be it the fertile rice fields of the central plains,
   white sandy beaches or the warm hospitality 
    Thailand's cool season runs from November until the end of February.
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   "Muang Thai" - often translated as the "Land of the Free", as the
   Thais call their country.
    and the Gulf of Thailand (East), southeast of Burma (Myanmar)
   Area: 513 115 sq. km. (198 114 sq. mi.)
   Terrain: Densely populated central plain; northeastern plateau;
   mountain range in the west; southern isthmus joins the land mass with
   Malaysia.
  Thailand is the only southeast Asian
   country never have been taken over by a European power.
   A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.
    cultural and political capital of Thailand, has over 400 temples of
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   The climate of Thailand is determined by the monsoon, which produces
   tropical weather conditions throughout the year, resulting in high
   average temperatures.
    Thailand is a country of varied natural scenery from the mountains of
   Mae Hong Son to the limestone islands of the Andaman Sea.
    The population of Thailand is an ethnic mix which does not stop at the
   political boundaries. Both sides of the semi-inaccessible mountains to
   the west are inhabitated by hill tribes who can be said to have links
   with both Thailand and Myanmar.
    Constitution: Thailand adopted its current constitution following an
   August 19, 2007 referendum.
   Independence: Never colonized; traditional founding date 1238.
   Branches: Executive-King (chief of state), Prime Minister (head of
   government). Legislative-bicameral, with a fully-elected House of
   Representatives and a partially-elected Senate.
    Thailand (previously Siam) has always been a multi-ethnic,
   multi-confessional society. More than 85% speak a variant of Thai and
   share a common culture, though there is a strong sense of regional
   identity and pride in many areas of Thailand.
  population is in central Thailand, including Bangkok; one-third in the
   northeast, with significant Lao and Khmer heritage; 20% in the north;
   and 15% in the south. Ethnic Malay Muslims comprise a majority in the
   three southernmost provinces.
    New US ambassador to Thailand officially in office
   Exporters warned of stronger baht
   Exporters warned of stronger baht
   Healthy Fiscal Position and Continued Growth in the Thai Economy
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    Thailand Roadshow 1/2011 and the 45th Thai Cooking Demonstration in Hijuelas
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   Chiang Mai residents face extreme cold, in need of warm clothing
   Chiang Mai residents face extreme cold, in need of warm clothing
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    Gulf of Thailand (formerly the Gulf of Siam), an arm of the South
   China Sea. Various Thai kingdoms were founded from the 13th century
   on, frequently coming into conflict with neighboring Burmese and
   Cambodian powers.
    renamed Thailand in 1939. Thailand was occupied by the Japanese in
   World War II, and most of its numerous postwar governments were
   controlled by the military. Bangkok is the capital and the largest
   city. Population: 65,100,000.
    Thailand n (Placename) a kingdom in SE Asia, on the Andaman
   Sea and the Gulf of Siam: united as a kingdom in 1350 and became a
   major SE Asian power; consists chiefly of a central plain around the
   Chao Phraya river system, mountains rising over 2400 m 
    Thailand (ประเทศไทย) means the Land of Thai or freedom and it is an
   unmissable destination, from the busy capital Bangkok, to the relaxed
   island of Phuket.
    The region known as Thailand has been inhabited by humans since the
   Paleolithic period, about 10,000 years ago.
  Perhaps the fact that Thailand is the only
   Southeast Asian nation never to have been ruled by a European power is
   partly responsible for the wealth of history represented throughout
   the country, kept alive through the ages.
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    by thailandjanuary2005I did a tour around the city of Ayuthaya, 70 km
   outside Bangkok. Here are some of the pictures.
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    as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never
   to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in
   1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.
    lowest point: Gulf of Thailand 0 m highest point: Doi Inthanon 2,576 m
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  Cambodia and Thailand dispute sections of boundary; in 2011
   Thailand and Cambodia resorted to arms in the dispute over the
   location of the boundary on the precipice surmounted by Preah Vihear
   temple ruins, awarded to Cambodia by ICJ decision in 1962 and part of
   
 