Thailand is located in Southeastern Asia, southeast of Burma, bordering the Andaman Sea, and the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area about twice the size of Wyoming. The climate there is tropical with a warm southwest monsoon from May to September and a cool northeast monsoon from November to March. The terrain includes a central plain, the Khorat plateau in the east, and mountains in other regions. Some natural resources include tin, rubber, natural gas, tungsten, tantalum, timber, lead, fish, lignite, fluoride, gypsum, and arable land.
People
More than 64.2 million people live in Thailand. Thai is their primary language, while English is considered the secondary language of the elite. Other ethnic and regional dialects can also be found. Thailand is primarily Thai (75%) with some Chinese (14%) and various other ethnic groups (11%). Religions practiced in Thailand are: Buddhism (95%), Islam (4%), with Christianity, Hinduism, and other beliefs practiced by a little more than 1% of the population.
Government
The country is officially known as the Kingdom of Thailand. Its capital, Bangkok, is located along the northern tip of the Gulf of Thailand. The traditional founding date for Thailand is 1238. The king signed its constitution in October 1997. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. The prime minister is designated from the House of Representatives. Major political parties include the Democratic Party (DP) and Thai Rak Rhai Party (TRT). Thailand has 76 provinces (administrative regions).
Thailand Travel Tour Package
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