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Thailand: flag, capital, currency and history

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Its capital is Bangkok. The currency is the Thai baht. Languages spoken include Thai.

Quick facts about Thailand

Official name
Kingdom of Thailand
Capital
Bangkok
Region
Asia, South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Thai baht (THB, ฿)
Languages
Thai
Calling code
+66
Internet domain
.th
Area
513,120 km² (198,117 sq mi)
Land borders
Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia
Demonym
Thai

Flag of Thailand

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History of Thailand

Early states in the area of Thailand included Dvaravati and the Khmer-influenced centres, before Tai peoples founded the Sukhothai kingdom in the 13th century. The Ayutthaya kingdom, founded in 1351, became a major regional power until its capital fell to Burmese forces in 1767. The Chakri dynasty established Bangkok as capital in 1782. Thailand avoided European colonisation while signing trade treaties such as the 1855 Bowring Treaty. An absolute monarchy gave way to a constitutional monarchy in 1932, and the country took the name Thailand in 1939. Military coups have recurred in its modern politics.

Key dates

  1. 13th centuryThe Sukhothai kingdom emerges under Tai rulers.
  2. 1351The Ayutthaya kingdom is founded.
  3. 1767Burmese forces capture and destroy Ayutthaya.
  4. 1782The Chakri dynasty founds Bangkok as the capital.
  5. 1855The Bowring Treaty with Britain opens Siam to wider trade.
  6. 1932A coup ends absolute monarchy and establishes a constitutional monarchy.
  7. 1939Siam is officially renamed Thailand.

A short overview, not a full history. Dates are given for well-documented events only.

Currency of Thailand

Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB, ฿). Use our free currency converter to check exchange rates.

THB: Thai baht

Festivals and greetings in Thailand

Celebrations observed in Thailand, with free greeting images and wishes you can personalise.

Happy Buddha Purnima greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Buddha Purnima to you” and the greeting in HindiBuddha PurnimaHappy Makar Sankranti greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Makar Sankranti to you” and the greeting in HindiMakar SankrantiHappy Lunar New Year greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Xin Nian Kuai Le!” and the greeting in ChineseLunar New YearHappy Mid-Autumn Festival greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Mid-Autumn Festival” and the greeting in ChineseMid-Autumn FestivalHappy Songkran greeting image in golden glow style with the wish “Happy Songkran to you” and the greeting in ThaiSongkran

All greeting images for Thailand · Festival calendar

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Thailand?

The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.

What currency does Thailand use?

Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB, symbol ฿).

What languages are spoken in Thailand?

Languages used in Thailand include Thai.

What is the calling code of Thailand?

The international calling code of Thailand is +66. Its internet domain is .th.

Which countries border Thailand?

Thailand shares land borders with Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia.

On which continent is Thailand?

Thailand is in Asia, in the region of South-Eastern Asia.

Neighbours of Thailand

Flag of MyanmarMyanmarNaypyidawFlag of CambodiaCambodiaPhnom PenhFlag of LaosLaosVientianeFlag of MalaysiaMalaysiaKuala Lumpur

More countries in South-Eastern Asia

Flag of BruneiBruneiBandar Seri BegawanFlag of CambodiaCambodiaPhnom PenhFlag of IndonesiaIndonesiaJakartaFlag of LaosLaosVientianeFlag of MalaysiaMalaysiaKuala LumpurFlag of MyanmarMyanmarNaypyidawFlag of PhilippinesPhilippinesManilaFlag of SingaporeSingaporeSingapore

Country data from the open mledoze/countries dataset (ODbL), with corrections. Flags from flag-icons (MIT).