Frequently Asked Questions on Thailand | Thailand's Country Information
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What is the common name use by people around the world for the country?
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The common name used is Thailand.
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What is the official name of Thailand?
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The official name of the country is Kingdom of Thailand.
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What is the capital of Thailand?
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The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
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What is the government type in Thailand?
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Thailand is a Constitutional monarchy..
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What is the currency used in Thailand?
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The currency used in Thailand is Baht.
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What is/are the official language in Thailand?
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Official languages in Thailand are Thai.
Commonly used languages in Thailand are Thai, English, ethnic and regional dialects..
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How is the climate like in Thailand?
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The climate of Thailand is Tropical climate. Most rains falls from June through October. Temperature range from lows of 13° C (56° F) in the dry season to highs of about 37° C (98° F) in the wet months..
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What time zone is/are Thailand in?
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UTC plus seven hours.
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What are the races of the people in Thailand?
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In Thailand, you can find 75% Thai, 14% Chinese, 11% other.
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What are the religions found in Thailand?
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You can find 95% Buddhist, 3,8% Muslim, 0.5% Christianity, 0.1% Hinduism, 0.6% other. in Thailand.
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How big is the population in Thailand? What about the literacy level in Thailand?
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There are about 61.7mil people in in Thailand, with about 36% living in Urban areas. She has a literacy level of about 93.8% .
(Estimated figures and may not reflect the latest official figures)
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What is the VISA requirements if I wish to visit Thailand?
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Most visitors can stay for 30 days without a visa for your visit to Thailand.
(Please check official sources for latest information on visa requirements)
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Is immunisation required for my visit to Thailand?
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You should have immuisation against AIDS, cholera, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, malaria, rabies for your visit to Thailand.
(Please check with your local health care practitioner for the latest health care advice)
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What is the power supply in Thailand like?
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The power supply in Thailand is 220V, 50 Hz.
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What is the weights and measures system adopted in Thailand?
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Thailand adopts the Metric with local variations system.
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Should I bring a lot of cash for my visit to Thailand? Are credit cards accepted in Thailand? What about the tipping practices?
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US dollars and travellers cheques in US dollars are widely acceptable in the country.. Major credit cards are accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels.
Travellers will be able to find ATMs that accept major credit cards such as Visa in larger cities.. It is not a custom to tip in Thailand..
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Disclaimer:
Information provided above are provided as it is. While efforts have been made to ensure information reflected above are accurate, we do not
guarantee the accuracy of the data above. Please refer to the country's official guide if you wish to have the latest and most up to date
information on Thailand.
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