With 76 provinces, the Kingdom of Thailand is spread throughout the Indochinese Peninsula. The three most significant provinces are Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Bangkok. Situated in Southeast Asia, the nation shares borders with Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. The total area of the surface is 513,120 square kilometers. The topography of the country is made up of tall mountains, the Korat Plateau, and a center plain. Thailand is typically hot and muggy. It has a tropical climate with two distinct monsoon seasons. There are more than 71.6 million people living there. Bangkok, the nation's capital and most populated city with over 10.5 million residents, is also its most populous city. Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Nonthaburi City, and Pak Kret City are further significant cities. With more than 65 million passengers per year, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the biggest international airport in the nation. It is now the 19th busiest airport globally as a result. Thai Airways, the country's flag carrier, is based at the airport, which offers connections to locations across the globe. Southeast Asian, Indian, Chinese, and Theravada Buddhist traditions had an impact on Thailand. Buddhism is the religion with the largest percentage. Thai is the official language. Thai law is based on civil law, with some common law elements. The head of state, King Wachiralongkon, represents the constitutional monarchy type of governance. Prayut Chan-Ocha, the prime minister, is in charge of government. The Thai bhat (THB), which is the official currency, is currently worth 34.66 USD. With an open economy, the nation produces a GDP of about $1.3 trillion. As a result, its economy is now the second biggest in Southeast Asia. The per capita income of its population is $20,474. The services and industries sectors account for the majority of the GDP. Over 60% of Thailand's GDP comes from exports, which make up the country's heavy reliance on them. Rubber, rice, cassava, cement, textiles, and drinks are a few of the principal export goods. There are many different types of natural tourist attractions throughout the nation. It boasts five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, wide beaches, and a beautiful natural setting. Major locations include the Grand Palace, Sukhothai, Doi Suthep, Railay Beach, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket, the Floating Markets, and Khao Sok National Park. Hiking, sightseeing, water sports, fishing, and scuba diving are the most popular visitor activities. An estimated 38 million visitors from over the globe come to the nation each year.
