Thailand - Wikipedia
WEBThailand, [a] officially the Kingdom of Thailand and historically known as Siam (the official name until 1939), [b] is a country in Southeast Asia on the Indochinese Peninsula. With a population of almost 66 million, [8] it spans 513,115 square kilometres (198,115 sq mi). [9]
Thailand | History, Flag, Map, Population, Language, Government ...
WEB2 days ago · Thailand, country located in the center of mainland Southeast Asia. It is wholly within the tropics and encompasses diverse ecosystems. The capital of Thailand is Bangkok, and the city’s metropolitan area is the preeminent urban center in the country. Learn more about Thailand, including its history.
Thailand Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · Thailand is a country located at the center of the Indo-Chinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is located in Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Thailand is bordered by five countries. Myanmar to the north; Laos to the north and east, Cambodia to the east, and Malaysia to the south.
Thailand country profile - BBC News
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Thailand is the only country in South East Asia to have escaped colonial rule. Buddhist religion, the monarchy and the military have helped to shape its society and politics.
Thailand - The World Factbook
WEB4 days ago · Thailand is a destination, transit, and source country for migrants. It has 3-4 million migrant workers as of 2017, mainly providing low-skilled labor in the construction, agriculture, manufacturing, services, and fishing and seafood processing sectors.
Thailand | Culture, Facts & Travel - CountryReports
WEB6 days ago · Thailand, officially the Royal Kingdom of Thailand and formerly known as Siam, is a Southeast Asian nation at the center of the Indochina peninsula with a population of nearly 70 million. Bangkok is the capital city and Chiang Mai is an important educational and cultural center in northern Thailand.
Thailand - Mountains, Rivers, Coastline | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Thailand, which has about the same land area as Spain or France, consists of two broad geographic areas: a larger main section in the north and a smaller peninsular extension in the south. The main body of the country is surrounded by Myanmar (Burma) to the west, Laos to the north and east, Cambodia …
Thailand country profile - Facts - BBC News
WEBNov 27, 2014 · Full name: Kingdom of Thailand. Population: 69.9 million (UN, 2012) Capital: Bangkok. Area: 513,115 sq km (198,115 sq miles) Major language: Thai. Major religion: Buddhism.
Thailand Summary - The World Factbook
WEBIntroduction. Background. A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-13th century. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. Thailand since 2005 has experienced several rounds of political turmoil, including a military coup in 2006 and major street protests in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, and 2020.
History of Thailand | People, Culture, Coups, & Facts
WEBhistory of Thailand, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Thailand. Located in the centre of mainland Southeast Asia, Thailand consists of two broad geographic areas: a larger, main section in the north …