ASIA

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Population 65.9 million
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $7,347
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Last Updated Apr 27, 2026
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About ThailandOverview, geography, and key facts
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Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, and formerly known as Siam until 1939, is a country located in mainland Southeast Asia. It shares land borders with Myanmar to the west and northwest, Laos to the east and northeast, Cambodia to the southeast, and Malaysia to the south. Its maritime boundaries include the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, as well as maritime borders with Vietnam, Indonesia, and India. Thailand has a population of nearly 66 million people and covers an area of approximately 513,115 km2. The country's capital and largest city is Bangkok.

Capital Bangkok
Population 65.9 million
Area 513,120 km²
Languages Thai
Currency Thai baht (THB)
GDP/Capita $7,347
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
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Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Thai baht (THB)
GDP
$526.5B
GDP per Capita
$7,347

Development

Life Expectancy
76.4 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Asia
Capital
Bangkok
Area
513,120 km²
Population
65,859,640
Timezone
UTC+07:00
Languages
Thai
Calling Code
+66
Drives On
Left
ISO Code
TH