What is the Capital of Thailand?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Thailand is Bangkok. Thailand is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 65,859,640. The official currency is the Thai baht and the primary language spoken is Thai.
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Bangkok at a glance
| Capital city | Bangkok |
|---|---|
| Country | Thailand (Kingdom of Thailand) |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 65,859,640 (23rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+07:00 |
| Currency | Thai baht (THB) |
| Calling code | +66 |
| Emergency number | 191 (police) / 1669 (ambulance) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Thailand
- Naypyidaw, capital of Myanmar
- Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia
- Vientiane, capital of Laos
- Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia
Thailand in context
- Thailand covers 513,120 km², making it the 50th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 128 people per km² ranks 72nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia.
- With 65,859,640 people, Thailand holds about 9.6% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 1.4% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Thailand is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Thailand — FAQ
What is the capital of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
Is Bangkok the largest city in Thailand?
Yes — Bangkok is both the capital and the largest city of Thailand.
What country is Bangkok in?
Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand.
What continent is Bangkok in?
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is located in Asia.
Is Bangkok the capital of Thailand?
Yes — Bangkok is the capital of Thailand (official name: Kingdom of Thailand).
Bangkok is the capital of which country?
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, in South-Eastern Asia.
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