Thailand
Kingdom of Thailand
People: Thai
Thailand is Southeast Asia's most-visited country, famed for its temples, islands, street food and the only Southeast Asian nation never colonised. Thailand is located in South-Eastern Asia and has a population of around 65.9 million. Its capital city is Bangkok, and the most widely spoken official language is Thai.
By the numbers, Thailand is the 23rd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.82% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 50th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 128 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Thailand — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Kingdom of Thailand |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Bangkok |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia |
| Population | 65,859,640 |
| Area | 513,120 km² |
| Currency | Thai baht (THB) ฿ |
| Official Language | Thai |
| Dialling Code | +66 |
| Internet TLD | .th |
| Timezone | UTC+07:00 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 191 (police) / 1669 (ambulance) |
| ISO Code | TH / THA |
| Borders | Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thailand
What is the capital and currency of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok and the currency is the Thai baht (THB), symbol ฿.
What is the capital of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
What currency does Thailand use?
Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB, symbol: ฿).
What language do they speak in Thailand?
The official language of Thailand is Thai.
What is the dialling code for Thailand?
The international dialling code for Thailand is +66.
What side of the road does Thailand drive on?
Thailand drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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