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Thailand (/ˈtaɪlænd/ ty-land or /ˈtaɪlənd/ ty-lənd;[11] Thai: ประเทศไทย, RTGS: Prathet Thai), officially the Kingdom of Thailand (Thai:ราชอาณาจักรไทย, RTGS: Ratcha Anachak Thai; IPA: [râːt.tɕʰā ʔāːnāːtɕàk tʰāj] ( listen)), formerly known as Siam (Thai: สยาม; RTGS:Sayam), is a country at the centre of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the southern extremity of Burma. Its maritime boundaries include Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast, and Indonesia andIndia on the Andaman Sea to the southwest.
Thailand is a monarchy headed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX and governed by a military junta that took power in May 2014.[12] The king is the ninth of the House of Chakri, and has reigned since 1946 as the world's longest-serving current head of stateand the country's longest-reigning monarch.[13] The King of Thailand's titles include Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, Adherent of Buddhism, and Upholder of religions.[14] Although a constitutional system was established in 1932, the monarchy and military have continued to intervene periodically in politics.
With a total area of approximately 513,000 km2 (198,000 sq mi), Thailand is the world's 51st-largest country. It is the 21st-most-populous country in the world, with around 65 million people. The capital and largest city is Bangkok, which is Thailand's political, commercial, industrial, and cultural hub. About 75–95% of the population is ethnically Tai, which includes four major regional groups:Central Thai, Northeastern Thai (Khon [Lao] Isan),[2] Northern Thai (Khon Mueang); and Southern Thai. Thai Chinese, those of significant Chinese heritage, are 14% of the population,[5] while Thais with partial Chinese ancestry comprise up to 40% of the population.[15] Thai Malays represent 3% of the population, with the remainder consisting of Mons, Khmers and various "hill tribes". The country's official language is Thai and the primary religion is Buddhism, which is practised by around 95% of the population.
Thailand experienced rapid economic growth between 1985 and 1996, becoming a newly industrialized country and a major exporter. Manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism are leading sectors of the economy.[16][17] Among the ten ASEAN countries, Thailand ranks second in quality of life[18] and the country's HDI had been rated as 'high'. Its large population and growing economic influence have made it a middle power in the region and around the world.[19]
Kingdom of Thailand
ราชอาณาจักรไทย
Ratcha Anachak Thai | ||||||
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Motto: (unofficial) ชาติ ศาสนา พระมหากษัตริย์ (Thai) Chat, Satsana, Phra Maha Kasat "Nation, Religions, King" | ||||||
Anthem: Phleng Chat Thai Thai National Anthem (instrumental) Royal anthem: Sansoen Phra Barami Thai Royal Anthem (instrumental) | ||||||
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Capital and largest city | Bangkok 13°45′N 100°29′E | |||||
Official languages | Thai[1] | |||||
Official script | Thai alphabet | |||||
Ethnic groups (2009[5]) |
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Demonym | Thai | |||||
Government | Constitutional monarchyadministered bymilitary junta | |||||
- | Monarch | Bhumibol Adulyadej | ||||
- | Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha | ||||
Legislature | National Assembly(unelected) | |||||
Formation | ||||||
- | Sukhothai Kingdom | 1238–1448 | ||||
- | Ayutthaya Kingdom | 1351–1767 | ||||
- | Thonburi Kingdom | 1768–1782 | ||||
- | Rattanakosin Kingdom | 6 April 1782 | ||||
- | Constitutional monarchy | 24 June 1932 | ||||
- | Current Constitution | 22 July 2014 | ||||
Area | ||||||
- | Total | 513,120 km2 (51st) 198,115 sq mi | ||||
- | Water (%) | 0.4 (2,230 km2) | ||||
Population | ||||||
- | 2013 estimate | 66,720,153[6](20th) | ||||
- | 2010 census | 64,785,909[7] | ||||
- | Density | 132.1/km2 (88th) 342/sq mi | ||||
GDP (PPP) | 2013 estimate | |||||
- | Total | $673.725 billion[8] | ||||
- | Per capita | $9,874[8] | ||||
GDP (nominal) | 2013 estimate | |||||
- | Total | $387.156 billion[8] | ||||
- | Per capita | $5,674[8] | ||||
Gini (2010) | 42.5[9] medium | |||||
HDI (2013) | 0.722[10] high · 89th | |||||
Currency | Baht (฿) (THB) | |||||
Time zone | (UTC+7) | |||||
Drives on the | left | |||||
Calling code | +66 | |||||
ISO 3166 code | TH | |||||
Internet TLD |