Population: 66.7 million
Capital: Bangkok
Official language: Thai
Currency: Baht
Religion: Thai Buddhism
Motto: Chat, Satsana, Phra Mahakasat (Country, Religion, Monarch)
National Anthem: Phleng Chat Thai
Interesting facts
Thailand shares a border with four countries: Myanmar (formerly Burma) to the north and west, Laos to the north and east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Malaysia to the south.
Seventy five percent of the people in Thailand are Thai, 14% are Chinese, and 11% are “other”.
It is the only country in Southeast Asia that was never colonized by a European nation.
Bangkok is one of Asia’s top tourist destinations. In 2013, more than 26 million foreign tourists visited Thailand.
Thailand is the world’s largest producer of tin.
More obscurely, did you know...
Thailand is home to the largest crocodile farm!
Thailand is the 13th friendliest country in the world!