Population, Ethnic and religion |
The population is approximately 64,6 million.
Ethnic groups in Thailand: Thai 75%, Chinese 14%, other 11%
Religions: Buddhism 95%, Muslim 3.8%, Christianity 0.5%, Hinduism 0.1% |
Location |
| Thailand is located in Asia between Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia and is about the same size (in sq. km.) as France. |
Language |
| Thai, English (secondary language of the elite), ethnic and regional dialects. As a tourist you will in general have more contact with non english speaking thai, but in general, you will be able to find thai persons that have at least some knowledge of the english language. It is however usefull to know some thai words yourself, see my page 'Thai Words' for more details about the language and to learn some basic words. |
Seasons |
February-May, hot-dry season, average temperature over 30 C.
June-October, Rainy season, average temperature a little below 30 C.
November-January, Cool season, temperature between 20 C. and 30 C. |
Weights and Measures |
In Thailand the metric system is normally used. The road signs are indicated in km. The lenght of a person is measured in cm and meters.
Food is purchased in Kilos (nung lo = one kilo) and 100 gram is called nung (1) khiit.
For the measurement of an area they use the word 'Rai' meaning 1600 Sqm.
1 acre = 2.5 rai.
Gold is measured in baht, here the baht is equal to 15.16 grams.
The electricity system is 220 volts. |
Thai National Public holidays 2007 |
1 Jan.
3 March
6 April
13-16 Apr.
1 May
5 May
May |
New Year's day
Makha Bucha day
Chakri day
Songkran
National Labour Day
Coronation day
Visakha Bucha day |
July
29 July
12 Aug.
23 Oct.
5 Dec.
10 Dec.
31 Dec. |
Asalha Bucha day
Khao Phansa
HM the Queen's Birthday
Chulalongkorn day
HM the King's Birthday
Constitution day
New Year's Eve |
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Currency
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The currency used in Thailand is the Baht (THB). The note with the largest value is a note of 1000, then 500, 100, 50, 20, 10. A note of 1000 is equal to around 20 Euro or around 25 USD. Then they have several coins, 10 (looks like 2 Euro), 5 and 2 and 1 (silver colour coins) and very small 50 and 25 satang coins (copper-coloured). 2 pieces of 50 satang is equal to one baht. |
 Meaning of the Thai Flag |
The Thai flag consists of five horizontal bands. Red (top), white, blue (double width), white, and red. These three colors have the following meanings: red signifies the life-blood of Thai people, white symbolizes the purity of Buddhism (the national religion) and the dominant blue stripe represents the monarchy and the important part it plays in the daily life of the Thai people. |
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