What is the capital of Thailand?

The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.

What continent is Thailand in?

Thailand is in Asia, specifically the South-Eastern Asia subregion.

What is the population of Thailand?

Thailand has a population of roughly 69,428,524 people, across a land area of 513,120 km².

What language is spoken in Thailand?

The main language of Thailand is Thai.

Which countries border Thailand?

Thailand shares a land border with 4 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia.

Thailand

Kingdom of Thailand

Thailand is a country in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Its capital is Bangkok, home to roughly 69,428,524 people across 513,120 km² of land.

Where is Thailand?

Thailand is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, bordering Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Bangkok
Continent: Asia
Subregion: South-Eastern Asia
Population: 69,428,524
Land area: 513,120 km²
ISO codes: TH / THA
Languages: Thai
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Thai baht (THB)
Calling code: +66
Internet domain: .th

How Thailand compares

Thailand ranks 20th of 194 countries on this site by population and 50th by land area — roughly 0.9% of their combined population. In Asia it ranks 11th of 46 by population and 13th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of Thailand: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Thailand flag breaks down as 33.8% red, 33.1% blue and 32.5% white.

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Did you know?

Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never colonized by a European power.
Loy Krathong floats thousands of candlelit baskets on rivers to thank the water goddess and wash away misfortune.
Thai massage combines acupressure and assisted yoga stretches and is taught in temples and schools across the kingdom.
Songkran turns cities into joyful water fights marking Thai New Year and the hottest season's arrival.
Ayutthaya's ruined temple heads wrapped in tree roots create one of Southeast Asia's most photographed scenes.

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Thailand: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Thailand?: The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
What continent is Thailand in?: Thailand is in Asia, specifically the South-Eastern Asia subregion.
What is the population of Thailand?: Thailand has a population of roughly 69,428,524 people, across a land area of 513,120 km².
What language is spoken in Thailand?: The main language of Thailand is Thai.
Which countries border Thailand?: Thailand shares a land border with 4 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia.

Practice with geography games

Studying Thailand is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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