Facts & Tips - Thailand |
Facts about Thailand |
| Geography | Climate |
|---|---|
| Thailand has a land area of 513,115 sq. km. bordered by Malaysia ( South ), Myanmar ( West & North ), Laos ( North & East ) and Cambodia ( Southeast ). | Temperature varies from 38'C to 19'C ; humidity from 82.8 % to 66 %. |
| Seasons | Population |
| Hot ( March to May ), rainy (June to October ) and cool ( November to February ). | Total 59,095,419 ( end 1994 ), including 29,552,978 males and 29,542,441 females. Of the total, 9.45% live in Bangkok. |
| Language | Religion |
| Thai is the national language. English is widely understood in the cities. | Buddhist 94.82 %, Muslim 4.00 %, Christian 0.55 %, others 0.63 %. |
| Government | National Flag |
| A constitutional monarchy headed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, with 76 provinces, each sub-divided into Amphur, Tamboon and Moobahn. |
The red , white and blue bands symbolize the nation, Buddhism and
the monarchy respectively. |
| Largest Provinces | Highest Peaks |
| Nakhon Ratchasima 20,493.96 sq. km. Chiang Mai 20,107.06 sq. km. Kanchanaburi 19,483.15 sq. km. |
Doi Inthanon 2,565m. Doi Luang 2,175m. Phu Soi Dao 2,102m. |
| Largest Islands | Principal Rivers |
|
Phuket
543.00 sq. km. Samui 239.90 sq. km. Chang 212.09 sq. km. |
Chi 765 km. Mun 750 km. Nan 740 km. Chao Phraya 370 km.* * or 1,110 km. if the Nan, its main tributary, is included. |
| Clothing | Electricity |
| Thin cotton is the best. A jacket or sweater may be necessary in the cool season, especially in a mountainous area in the North or Northeast. | 220 volts 50 cycles throughout the country. |
| Water | Dining |
| Drink only bottled or boiled water. | You can find places to eat 24 hrs. a day, but better avoid sidewalk stalls where, though food is cheap and palatable, hygienic conditions may not be up to standard. |
| Shopping | News Papers |
| Shopping is fun here in Thailand. You have a wide range of good buys to choose from. They are beautiful because Thais are gifted artists, and cheap because the labour cost are low. | You can buy a large range of foreign News Papers in Thailand. Some English and German News Papers are printed here. |
| Genealogical Table | Getting around |
| For a Genealogical Table of the Present Chakri Dynasty Click Here |
For tips on Thailand's transportation i.e.: airlines, taxies, trains, boats etc. and other useful information. |
Go to facts page | Chakri Dynasty | Transportation | Thai History
