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| Area (sq km): | 514,000 | |
| Population: | 65,444,371 | |
| Nationality: | Thai | |
| Local Name: | Thailand | |
| Language: | Thai, Chinese, Malay |
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| Time Zone: | +7 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 bhat = 100 stang | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Bangkok | |
| Dialling Code: | +66 | |
| Electricity: | 220V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .th | |
| Religion: | Buddhist, Muslim |
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| Climate: | Monsoon, Tropical Equatorial |
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| Government: | Constitutional Monarchy | |
| Inoculations: | Yellow Fever | |
| Driving: | Left | |
| Int'l License: | Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 8.30-15.30 | |
| Major Airports: | Bangkok(BKK), Chiang Mai(CNX), Pattaya(UTP), Phuket(HKT) |
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