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Thailand

COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS FOR THAILAND

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Map

Geography

The 50th largest country and the second largest in Southeast Asia, similar in size to Spain.

Total Land Area:
513,120 sq km / 198,116 sq mi

Capital: Bangkok

GDP (in US$ Billion):
Global Ranking (2021): 26
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Economy

Currency: Baht (฿)
Exchange Rate: THB 34.23 / US$ (as of April 30, 2022)

Major Economic Sectors:

  • Agriculture: 6%
  • Industry: 34%
  • Services: 59%
  • Tourism accounts for almost 20% of GDP

Official Language: Thai / Siamese

Literacy Rate:
94% (2018) for adults aged 15 years and above

GDP Growth (%):
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Population

Total Population: 69 million (2019)
Young population that is highly literate.
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Labor Force

Labor Force Participation Rate:
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Labor Force by Sector:

  • Agriculture: 31%
  • Industry: 23%
  • Services: 46%

GDP Per Capita

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