Thailand: things to know

Thailand is a Southeast Asian country best known for its tropical beaches and richly decorated temples. Things to know about Thailand. The capital Bangkok is a mix of ultra-modern buildings alternating with quiet areas on the banks of the canals.

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The card of Thailand

  • Country: Thailand
  • Area 513 115 km²
  • Capital: Bangkok
  • Population: 60 606 947 inhabitants
  • Language: Thai
  • Religion: Buddhists 94,2%, Muslims 4,6%
  • State law: Constitutional monarchy
  • Major cities: Hat-yai, Phra Pradaeng, Pattaya

Useful information about Thailand

  • Currency: Bath
  • Country code: 0066
  • International license plate:  THA
  • Driving lane: sx
  • Entry documents: Passport with mandatory visa only after 30 days of stay
  • Vaccination required: antimalarial prophylaxis
  • Electric current: 220V
  • Unit of measure: decimal metric
  • Time Zones: +7
  • Fixed date holidays: 6 April Chakri Dynasty Day (the first king of the Rama dynasty who named Bangkok the capital in 1782), 10 December Constitution Day (in 1932)
  • Climate: hot-humid with summer monsoon rainfall, more moderate temperatures in the period from November to February.
  • Average temperatures: 21,5°C (15,5°C in winter, 28°C in summer)
  • Transportation: Bangkok Airways, connects the main locations by air, the trains are comfortable, not very expensive but slow, the buses are very fast and cheap with various comforts
  • Airports: Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Hat yai

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