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Thailand Information Geography

Thailand is a land area of 513,115 sq.km.(approx. 127,008 acres) bordered by Malaysia (South), Myanmar (West & North), Laos (North & East) and Cambodia (Southeast). The country’s east coast borders the Gulf of Thailand and the west coast is adjacent to the Andaman Sea. The country is separated geographically into four main zones-the fertile central plains, dominated by the Chao Phraya River; the 300-metre-high northeast plateau, the kingdom’s most barren region; the mountainous North; and the tropical southern peninsula.

Capital

Bangkok is a land area of 1,568.737 km2 (605.7 sq mi) – Metro 7,761.50 km2 (2,996.7 sq mi)

The full ceremonial name of the city given by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, and later edited by King Mongkut, is:

Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit

(Thai: กรุงเทพ มหานคร อมรรัตนโกสินทร์ มหินทรายุทธยา มหาดิลกภพ นพรัตนราชธานีบุรีรมย์ อุดมราชนิเวศน์มหาสถาน อมรพิมานอวตารสถิต สักกะทัตติยะวิษณุกรรมประสิทธิ์.)

National flag

The red, white and blue bands symbolize the nation, religion, and the monarchy respectively.

Largest provinces

Nakhon Ratchasima 20,493 sq. km., Chiang Mai 20,107 sq. km., Kanchanaburi 19,483 sq. km.

Largest islands

Phuket 543 sq. km., Kho Chang 429sq. km., kho Samui 247 sq. km.

Highest peaks

Doi Inthanon 2,565 m., Doi Pha Hom Pok 2,285 m., Doi Chiang Dao

2,195 m.

Principal rivers

Chi 765 km., Mun 750 km., Nan 740 km., Chao Phraya 370 km. or 1,110 km. if the Nan, its main tributary, is included.

Electricity

220 volts 50 cycles throughout the country.

Water

Drink only bottled or boiled water.

Local time

GMT + 7 hours.

Business hours

Government offices open from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Banking hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

Most business offices open from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Some work on Saturday.

Language

Thai is the national language. English is widely understood in Bangkok and big cities.

Religion

Buddhists 94.2%, Muslims 4.6%, Christians 0.8%, others 0.4%.

Government

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy headed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej or King Rama IX. The country comprises 76 provinces, each sub-divided into amphoe (county), tambon (district) and muban (village).

Major agricultural exports

Rice, tapioca, rubber, maize, pineapples, durians, longans, palm oil and herbs.

Major manufactured exports

Computer and computer accessories, integrated circuit, textiles, electronics, cars and spare parts, gems and jewelry, televisions and television accessories.

Total population live in Thailand approx. 70,000,000

Country of Origin	Embassy Addresses Phone #’s websites	Estimated Populations in Thailand
Thailand	Thailand Embasssy in Bangkok Sri Ayudhya Road, Bangkok 10400 Thailand, Tel : (662) 643-5000 http://www.thaiembassy.org/	64,200,000+
USA	United States of Americe USA Embassy in Bangkok 95 Wireless Rd, Bkk 10500 Tel: 205 4000 http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/	350,000+
Laos	Laos Embassy in Bangkok 502/502/1-3 Soi Sahakarnpramoon, Pracha-Uthit Rd, Wangthonglang, Bkk 10310 Tel: 539 6679, 539 6667-8; http://www.bkklaoembassy.com/	180,000+
Australia	Australia Embassy in Bangkok 37 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok – Telephone: 02 344 6300 – Fax: 02 344 6593 http://www.thailand.embassy.gov.au/	150,000+
China	China Embassy in Bangkok 57 Ratchadapisek Rd, Dindang, Bkk 10310 Tel: 245 7030-45 http://www.chinaembassy.or.th/	139,000+
France	France Embassy in Bangkok 35 Soi Rong Phasi Kao 36, New Rd, Bangrak, Bkk 10500 Tel: 256 9306-9, 285 6104-7 http://www.ambafrance-th.org/	97,000 +
Taiwan	Taiwan Embassy in Bangkok 10th Fl, Kian Gwan Bldg, Wireless Rd, Bkk 10330 Tel: 251 9274-6, 251 9393-6 http://www.mofa.gov.tw/	68,618+
Malaysia	Malaysia Embassy in Bangkok 33 – 35 South Sathorn Road Tungmahamek Bangkok 10120 โทร/Tel: 02 629 6800 http://www.kln.gov.my/	65,000+
Germany	Germany Embassy in Bangkok 9 South Sathorn Road Bangkok 10120 Tel.: (0066-2) 287 9000 Fax: (0066-2) 287 1776 Kanzlei Fax: (0066-2) 285 6232 Rechts- und Konsularreferat http://www.bangkok.diplo.de/	52,849+
Singapore	Singapore Embassy in Bangkok 129 South Sathorn Road Bangkok 10120 Telephone : 001-66-(2) 286-2111 (during office hours) / 001-66-(81) 844-3580 (after office hours) Fax : 02 – 286 6966, 02 – 287 2578 http://www.mfa.gov.sg/bangkok/	56,744+
Japan	Japan Embassy in Bangkok 177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand Tel: 66-2-207-8500 / 66-2-696-3000 http://www.th.emb-japan.go./	41,279+
Burma	Burma Embassy in Bangkok 132, SATHORN NUA ROAD, BANGKOK 10500 Tel : (662) 233-2237, 234-4698, 233-7250, 234 4789,237 7744 Fax : (233) 236-6898 http://www.mofa.gov.mm/	41,000+
Vietnam	Vietnam Embassy in Bangkok 83/1 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel: 0-2251-5836-8/ 0-2251-7202/ 0-2251-3552 Fax: 0-2251-7201 http://www.vietnamembassy-thailand.org/	40,290+
Cambodia	Cambodia Embassy in Bangkok 185 Rajdamri Road,Lumpini Patumwan Bangkok 10330, Thailand http://www.embassy.org/cambodia/	39,556+
United Kingdom	United Kingdon UK Embassy in Bangkok 14 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Phone:+66 (0) 2 305 8333 – Main Embassy line (Please note this line is NOT for visa enquiries) Fax:+66 (0) 2 255 9278 http://ukinthailand.fco.gov.uk/	35,000+
Hong Kong	Hong Kong Embassy in Bangkok 57 Ratchadapisek Rd, Dindang, Bkk 10310 Tel: 245 7030-45 http://www.chinaembassy.or.th/chn/	30,000+
Sweden	Sweden Embassy in Bangkok 20th Floor, One Pacific Place, 140 Sukhumvit Road, between soi 4 and soi 6. The Embassy is located next to the Landmark Hotel Skytrain Station: Nana Tel:+66-(0)2-263 72 00 Tel Visa Section:+66-(0)2-263 72 11 Fax:+66-(0)2-263 72 60 http://www.swedenabroad.com/	28,739+
Saudi Arabia	Saudi Arabia Embassy in Bangkok 82 Saeng Thong Thani Bldg., 23rd & 24th Fl., North Sathorn Rd., Silom, 10500, Bangkok, Thailand Phone: +66-2-6392999 +66-2-6392960 Fax: +66-2-6392950 http://sa.embassyinformation.com/	23,000+
South Korea	South Korea Embassy in Bangkok 23 Thiam-Ruammit Road, 10320, Ratchadapisek, Huay Kwang, Thailand Phone: +66-2247-7537 +66-2247-7539 +66-2247-7540 (Consular Section) +66-2247-7541 (Consular Section) Fax: +66-2247-753 http://tha.mofat.go.kr/	19,000+
New Zealand	New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok M Thai Tower, 14th Floor, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Tel: +66 2 254 2530 Fax: +66 2 253 9045 or 253 0249 http://www.nzembassy.com/	18,000+
Russia	Russia Embassy in Bangkok 78 Sap Rd., Suriyawong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500 โทร/Tel. 0-2268-1169 แฟกซ์/Fax: 0-2234-2012 http://www.thailand.mid.ru/	15,291+
Norway	Norway Embassy in Bangkok UBC II Building, 18th floor, 591 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 33, Bangkok 10110, Thailand http://www.emb-norway.or.th/	13,293+
Indonesia	Indonesia Embassy in Bangkok 600-602 Pecthburi Road, Ratchatewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Phone: (66-2) 2523135-40 Fax: (662) 2551267, (66 2) 2551261 http://www.kemlu.go.id/	13,010+
Canada	Canada Embassy in Bangkok 15^th Floor, Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama IV Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand telephone: +66 (0) 2636-0540 fax: +66 (0) 2636-0566 TTY : +1 (613) 944-9136 (Ottawa) http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/thailand-thailande/	10,500+
Philippines	Philippines Embassy in Bangkok 760 Sukhumvit Road corner Soi Philippines (30/1), Klongtoey, Klongtan, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel No. +662-259-0139 up to 40 Fax No +662-259-2809 +662-259-7373 +662-259-1789 (consular) http://www.philembassy-bangkok.net/	10,000+
United Arab Emirates	United Arab Emirates Embassy in Bangkok CRC Tower, 29th Fl., All Seasons Place, 87/2 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Phatumwan, Bangkok 10330 โทร/Tel: (+66) 2 402 4000 แฟกซ์/Fax: (+66) 402 4005 http://www.uaeinteract.com/	10,000+
Spain	Spain Embassy in Bangkok 93/98-99 Lake Rajada Office Complex 23 rd Floor, Rajadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 โทร/Tel: 02 661 8284-8 แฟกซ์/Fax: 02-661-9220 www.embesp.or.th/	9,990+
Bahrain	Bahrain Embassy in Bangkok 100/66-67, 31st Floor, Sathorn Nakorn Tower, North Sathorn Road Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand Phone local: (02) 636.7892 international: +66.2.636.7892Faxlocal: (02) 636.7459 international: +66.2.636.7459 http://www.mofa.gov.bh/bangkok/Home.aspx	9,670+
Switzerland	Switzerland Embassy in Bangkok 35 North Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Tel. : +66 2 674 69 00 Fax : +66 2 674 69 01, +66 2 674 69 02 (visa) http://www.eda.admin.ch/	8,170+
Qatar	Qatar Embassy in Bangkok 14 th Floor, Capital Tower, All Seasons Place, 87/1 Wireless Road, Lumpini , Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 T : +66 (0)2 660 1111 F : +66 (0)2 660 1122 http://www.qatarembassy.or.th/	7,800+
India	India Embassy in Bangkok 46 Soi Prasarnmitr 23 Sukumvit Rd. Bangkok โทร/Tel:02 258 0300 6 แฟกซ์/Fax:02 258 4662 7 http://indianembassy.in.th/	7,000+
Hungary	Hungray Embassy in Bangkok President Park Condominium, 20th Floor, 99 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Phone local: (02) 661.1150 international: +66.2.661.1150 Faxlocal: (02) 661.1153 international: +66.2.661.1153 http://www.mfa.gov.hu/	6,910+