Countries of the World: Thailand
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In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce Thailand.
Thailand is a country on the Asian continent with a Southern coastline along the Gulf of Thailand and the Malacca Strait, a population of just over 70.2 million people in 2022 and the following 4 countries across its borders:
You pronounce Thailand like this: TY-LAND.
Key information and contact details for Thailand
Official Language: Thai.
Secondary Language(s): Central Thai, Northern Thai, Isan.
Thailand dialling code: +66.
Thailand currency: Thai Baht.
Thailand Capital City: Bangkok.
Thailand International Airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport, 999 หมู่ 1 Nong Prue, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand. Phone Number: +66 2 132 1888.
Emergency Services Phone Number: Police: 191. Ambulance: 1669. Fire: 199.
British Embassy: British Embassy Bangkok, AIA Sathorn Tower, Floor 12A, 11/1 South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, Thailand. Phone Number: +66 (0) 2 305 8333.
American Embassy: U.S. Embassy Bangkok, 95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. Phone Number: +66 2 205 4000.
Latest Travel Advice (British Government): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand.