ABOUT THAILAND
Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It’s known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
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CURRENCY
The Local Currency in Thailand is Thai baht, approximate conversion against US Dollars is, 1 USD= 33.42 THB
TIME ZONE
GMT+7
QUICK FACTS
| Area | 513,120km² |
| Population | 69,076,714 Estimate |
| Language | Thai, minority languages |
| Religion | Buddhism (mainly Theravada), Islam in the south |
| Electricity | 220V, 50Hz (American and/or European plug) |
| Country code | +66 |
