Quick Facts at a Glance

Country Name	Thailand (Prathet Thai, meaning "land of the free")
Capital City	Bangkok (Krung Thep, meaning "city of angels")
Population	60.2 million (6 million live in Bangkok)
People	Thai (80%), Chinese (10%), Malay (3%), and the rest are minorities (Mons, Khmers, hilltribes). Ethnic Thai's form the majority, though the area has historically been a migratory crossroads, and has thus produced a degree of ethnic diversity. Integration is such, however, that culturally and socially there is enormous unity.
Area	514,000 sq. km
Religion	Buddhism (95%), Muslim (4%), Others (1%)
Head of State	H.R.H King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX of the Chakri Dynasty)
National  Flag	The red, white & blue stripes symbolize the nation, Buddhism and the monarchy, respectively.
Time Zone	GMT +7 Hours
Climate	Tends to be humid and hot throughout the year. Average annual temperature = 28 degree C (83 degree F) 3 seasons: Hot (Mar-May); Rainy (Jun-Oct); Cool (Nov-Feb)

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