About Of THAILAND
Geography Thailand has a land area of 513115 sq km boderered by Malaysia(south),Myamnmar (west&north),Laos (north& East) and Cambodia(southeast).
Climate Tempurature varies from 38C to 19C. Average tempuratures are about 29C ;humidity from 66% to 82.8%.
Seasons Hot (March to May), rainy (June to October) and cool (November to Febuary).
Population Total 62,308,887 (end 2001) ,including 30,913,485 males and 31,395,402 females.Of the total,9.15% lived in Bangkok.
Language Thai is the national language.English is widely understood in cities.
Religion Buddhist 92.55%,Muslim 5.29%,Christian 1.34%,Others 0.79%.
Government A constitutional monarchy headed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej,with 76 provinces, each sub-divided into amphoe (distict) ,tambon(sub-distict) and muban (village).
National Flag The red,wite and blue bands symbilize the nation,Buddhism and the monarchy respectively.
Largest Provinces
-Nakhon Ratchasima 20493.96 sqKM
-Chiang Mai 20107.06 sqKM
-Kanchanaburi 19483.16 sqKM
Highest peaks
-Doi Inthanon 2565 m
-Doi Pha Hom Pok 2285 m
-Doi Chiang Dao 2195 m
Largest Island
-Phuket 543 sq km
-Chang 429 sq km
-Samui 247 sq km
Principal Rivers
-Chi 765 km
-Mun 750 km
-Nan 740 km
-Chao Phraya 370 km
Clothing Thin cotton is the best.A jacket or sweater may be neccessary in the cool season,especially in a mountainous area in the North or Northeast.
Electicity 220 volts 50 cycles throughout the country.
Water Drink only bottled or boiled water.
Local time GMT +7 hours
Business hours Most offices open from 8.30 am - 5.00 pm. Monday to Friday.General banking hours are Monday to Friday. 9.30 am - 3.30 pm.
Major agricultured exports Rice,tapioca,rubber,maize,pineapples,durians,longans,palm oil and herbs.
Major Manufactured exports Computer and computer accessories,integrated circuit, textiles,electronics,cars and spare parts,gems and jewellery,televisions and television accessories.