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Undiscovered ThailandKrabi's strongest suit is its green and sprawling waterfront complete with titanic limestone cliffs. Photo: Holger Leue/Lonely Planet Thailand lures more visitors than any other South-East Asian nation. No wonder. It marries hospitality with... In this article: Thailand, Bangkok, Buddhism, Lonely Planet, Bali, South-East Asian, and Laos |
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Reuters | 2 days ago
Thailand's Big C sees 2010 sales, profit higher
Thai hypermarket group Big C Supercenter <BIGC.BK> said on Thursday it expected growth in both net profit and sales of 6-7 percent in 2010, helped by the opening of new branches and an improving economy. But this year's earnings should be...
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FIFA.com News | 2 days ago
Uzbeks through as Thailand crash
...3-1 on Wednesday 18 November, while Japan crushed Hong Kong 4-0 to strengthen their own chances of going through. Bryan Robson's Thailand, for their part, failed to capitalise on their 3-1 win over Singapore on Saturday when crashing...
In this article: Singapore, AFC Asian Cup, Bryan Robson, Uzbekistan, Bangkok, Malaysia, and Hong Kong
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The Australian | 3 days ago
Hmong Refugee Crisis in Thailand, Laos Deepens
...in Washington, D.C. have once again made high-level appeals to His Majesty, Bhumibol Adulayadej,The King of Thailand, to grant asylum in Thailand to the over 5,000 Lao Hmong political refugees at Ban Huay Nam Khao, and Nong Khai, Thailand,"...
In this article: Laos, Anupong Paochinda, Abhisit Vejjajiva, Washington, D.C., and Kevin Rudd
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New Kerala | 4 days ago
Thailand signs MoU with Chinese Nuclear power company
Bangkok, Nov 17 : Thailand's state electricity company has signed an agreement with China's state-owned nuclear power developer to seek know-how for setting up the first Nuclear power plant in the Southeast Asian nation. Thailand is...
In this article: Nuclear power, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, China, Bangkok, and India
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AP Online | 5 days ago
Carter, wife helping build homes in Thailand
CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter helped the housing charity that he champions, Habitat for Humanity, launch a campaign Monday to build homes for 50,000 families in the Mekong River region over the next five...
In this article: Jimmy Carter, Habitat for Humanity, Delta Airlines, Chiang Mai, Jet Li, and King Bhumibol Adulyadej
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Thailand give Robson winning start
...match in charge of the south east Asians. A brace from Sutee Suksomkit and a Therdsak Chaiman strike secured the three points and Thailand's first win in Group E. Fahrudin Mustafic converted a penalty late on for Singapore. Suksomskit...
In this article: Bryan Robson, Asian Cup, Javad Nekounam, Singapore, Iran, Therdsak Chaiman, Afshin Ghotbi, and Sutee Suksomkit
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Times Online | November 12, 2009
Thaksin Shinawatra attacks enemies as Cambodia-Thailand row worsens
...built by a Cambodian king who once ruled over an empire that included parts of present-day Thailand. The name of nearby Siem Reap, means "Defeat of Thailand". Thaksin is scheduled to return to the Gulf city of Dubai - his home in exile -...
In this article: Cambodia, Thaksin Shinawatra, Apec, Asean, Maha Vajiralongkorn, Abhisit Vejjajiva, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and His Majesty
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Independent.co.uk - World | November 12, 2009
Diplomatic war between Cambodia and Thailand
By Sopheng Cheang in Phnom Penh Cambodia has expelled a senior diplomat at the Thai embassy, and Thailand responded in kind as the two nations carried on a sharp dispute over the fugitive former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
In this article: Thaksin Shinawatra, Cambodia, Hun Sen, Angkor Wat, and Bangkok
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BBC News | November 12, 2009
Cambodia and Thailand expel staff
Cambodia has refused to extradite Mr Thaksin (L) to Thailand Thailand and Cambodia have each expelled a top diplomat from the other country amid a row over ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra. Cambodia ordered the first secretary of the Thai...
In this article: Thaksin Shinawatra, Cambodia, Preah Vihear Temple, and Bangkok
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Yahoo! News | November 10, 2009
Cambodia refuses to extradite Thailand's Thaksin (AFP)
...of Southeast Asian leaders with US President Barack Obama. Related article: Thaksin visit could push Thailand and Cambodia to war: analysts In Bangkok, Thailand's foreign ministry said it was waiting for official confirmation from the...
In this article: Thaksin Shinawatra, Cambodia, Hun Sen, Agence France Presse, Hor Namhong, Democracy, and All rights reserved
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The Kingdom of Thailand (pronounced: /ˈtaɪlænd/; ราชอาณาจักรไทย Ratcha Anachak Thai, ) is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia.
It is bordered to the north by Laos and Burma, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Burma. Its maritime boundaries include Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast and Indonesia and India in the Andaman Sea to the southwest. The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It is also the country's center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities.
Thailand is the world's 50th largest country in terms of total area (slightly smaller than Yemen and slightly larger than Spain), with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km (198,000 sq mi), and the 21st most-populous country, with approximately 63 million people. About 75% of the population is ethnically Thai, 14% is of Chinese origin, and 3% is ethnically Malay; the rest belong to minority groups including Mons, Khmers and various hill tribes. There are an estimated 2.2 million legal and illegal migrants in Thailand. Thailand has also attracted a small number of expatriates from developed countries in the West. The country's official language is Thai.
Thailand is one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries in the world. The national religion is Theravada Buddhism which is practiced by more than 94.7% of all Thais. Muslims make up 4.6% of the population and 0.7% belong to other religions. Culture and traditions in Thailand are significantly influenced by India, as are Burma, Laos and Cambodia.
- Name:
- Thailand
- Conventional Long Name:
- Kingdom of Thailand
- Local Name:
- ราชอาณาจักรไทย
- Capital:
- Bangkok
- Language:
- Thai
- Largest City:
- Bangkok
- Government type:
- Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy
- Founding Date:
- August 24, 2007
- Formations:
- Sukhothai Kingdom
- Area:
- 513,115
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $546.095 billion
- GDP (nominal):
- $273.248 billion
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $4,115
- Currency:
- Baht (฿)
- Demonym:
- Thai
- Drives On:
- left
- Currency (code):
- THB
- Country Calling Code:
- 66
- ccTLD:
- .th
- Anthem:
- Phleng Sansoen Phra Barami
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