Thailand

Southeast Asia
Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma.

15 00 N, 100 00 E

Monarch Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)	Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva

Capital
Bangkok

Government
Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy

Religion
Buddhist 94.6%, Muslim 4.6%, Christian 0.7%, other 0.1%

Population
65,998,436

Ethnic group
Thai 75%, Chinese 14%, other 11%.

National Language                   
Thai
          
National Day
5 December 1927 (Birthday of King PHUMIPHON) (BHUMIBOL)

Anthem
Phleng Chat Thai

Currency
Baht (THB)

Attractions
Ayutthaya Temples,  Bangkok Floating Markets,  Chiang Mai,  Golden Buddha Statue,  Phuket, Grand Palace in Bangkok,  Sukhothai Historical Park,  Temple of the Emerald Buddha 

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Art & Cultural

The ICON

Wat Chaiwatthanaram      Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a Buddhist temple in the city of Ayutthaya, Thailand, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, outside Ayutthaya island. It is one of Ayutthaya's most well known temples and a major tourist Wat Chaiwatthanaram lies on the west bank of Chao Phraya River, south west of the old city of Ayyuthaya. It is a large compound and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It can be reached by road or by boat.

The Grand Palace