Thailand : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More

Country	Thailand
Continent	Asia
Location	15.8700⁰ N, 100.9925⁰ W
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Area	513,120 km²
Coastline	2,000 miles
Neighboring Countries	Laos Cambodia Vietnam Myanmar Malaysia Bangladesh Macao Hong Kong Singapore Bhutan Brunei Nepal China Taiwan Philippines Indonesia Sri Lanka India Christmas Island Cocos (keeling) Islands Maldives Mongolia Pakistan Palau Northern Mariana Islands
Time Zone	ICT (UTC +7)
Population	67.96 million (2015)
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Founded	1238
Prime Minister of Thailand	Prayut Chan-o-cha
National Anthem	‘’Phleng Chat Thai”
Royal Anthem	‘’Sansoen Phra Barami’’
National Animal	Elephas Maximas
National Bird	Siamese Fireback
National Flower	Ratchaphruek
National Game	Muay Thai
National Fruit	Purple Mangosteen
National Drink	Siam Sunrays
National Color	Blue
National Language	Thai
Seasons	Summer Season Rainy Season Winter Season
Prestigious Awards of Thailand	Bravery Awards – Order of Rama, Rajaniyom, Haw Campaign Medal Service to Nation Awards – Order White Elephant, Order of Crown of Thailand, Order Direkgunabhorn Literature Awards – Chommanard Book Prize Cinema Awards – Thai National Film Association Awards
Religion	Buddhism (93.2%) Islam (5.5%) Christianity (0.9%) Hinduism (0.1%) Unaffiliated (0.3%)
Average Marriage age in Thailand	24.4 years for men and 22.0 years for women
Capital	Bangkok (13⁰45’N 100⁰ 29’E)
Number of Provinces	76 Provinces
Largest Province	Nakhon Ratchasima
Smallest province	Samut Songkhram
Largest City	Bangkok
Smallest City	Sakon Nakhon
Literacy rate	96.6% (males) 96.7% (females)
Type of Government	Constitutional Monarchy Parliamentary System Unitary State Military Junta
GDP	PPP – $1.152 trillion (2016) Nominal – $409.724 billion (2016)
GDP per capita	$16,706 (2016)
Total number of Political parties in Thailand	11 political parties
Currency	Baht (฿) (THB)
Calling Code	+66
Internet TLD	.th .ไทย
ISO 3166 code	TH
Festivals	Songkran Festival Loy Krathong Yi Peng Lop Buri Festival Full Moon Party Bo Sang Umbrella Festival Chiang Mai Flower Festival Phuket International Blues Rock Festival Hua Hin Jazz Festival Buffalo Racing Festival Elephant Round-Up Festival
Monuments & Statues	Wat Mahathat Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Lokayasutharam) Wat Khao Takiap Secret Buddha Garden (Ko Samui) Thao Suranaree (Ya Mo) Monument Mermaid Statue Victory Monument Three Kings Monument King Mengrai Monument Wat Phra Thong 7 Kings of Siam Statue
Wildlife Sanctuaries	39 Wildlife Sanctuaries 131 National parks 20 Marine parks 35 Forest parks
Longest River	Mekong River
Largest Lake	Songkhla Lake
Highest Mountain	Doi Inthanon
Highest waterfall	Thi Lo Su Waterfall
Biggest Airport	Suvarnabhumi Airport
Biggest dam	Bhumibol Dam
Longest Railway Station	Khun Tan Railway Station
Tallest building	MahaNakhon
Richest person of Thailand	Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi
Best places to visit in Thailand	Thailand Islands Bangkok Chiang Mai Kanchanaburi Ayuthaya Khao Sok National Park Railay Phanom Rung Pai Chiang Rai
Official Website	www.thaigov.go.th/en