Geography
Thailand is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 15, 100; it has Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar.
Neighboring countries: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar
Asia
Thailand
Thailand is a country in South-Eastern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Population
- 65.9 million
- Area
- 513,120 km²
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB)
- Official language
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Internet TLD
- .th
- Time zone
- UTC+07:00
Thailand map preview: 15.00, 100.00
People and Culture
Thailand uses Thai in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Thailand varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Thailand is recorded with the official name Kingdom of Thailand. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Bangkok
- South-Eastern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Bangkok
- Time zone data: UTC+07:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Thailand is grouped under Asia.
- Thailand has a listed area of 513,120 km².
- Thailand is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Thailand
What is the capital of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
What continent is Thailand in?
Thailand is in Asia.
What currency does Thailand use?
Thailand uses the Thai baht.
What language is spoken in Thailand?
Thai is listed for Thailand in this database.