GENERAL
INFORMATION
Population: 63.6 million (2003 est.).
Capital: Bangkok.
Language: Thai. Over centuries the Thai language has evolved by absorbing words from Khmer, Mon, Chinese and Malay, and borrowing elements from Sanskrit and Pali.
Religion: Buddhism
is the religion of over 95% of Thais. However, Muslims and Christianity are also practiced.
Time Zone: GMT + 7 hours.
Currency: The Baht.
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 cycles.
Weights and Measures: Metric.
International Dialling Code: 00 66.
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