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COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS

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COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS FOR THAILAND 

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Geography

The 50th largest country, 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

Economy

Currency   baht (฿)
THB 34.23/US$ (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 15 years old and above.

GDP Growth (%)

Growth slowed down since the 2010 protests and the military coups that followed.

Population

69 million (2019)
Young population that is highly literate.

Urban Population 51.4%

Labor Force Participation Rate

Above the 66% average in ASEAN.

Labor force by Sector

Agriculture   31%
Industrial   23%
Services   46%

GDP Per Capita

US$ ‘000
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