Thailand is considered to be the world's 50th largest country in terms of total area, with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km² (198,000 sq mi), and the world's 20th largest country in terms of population with approximately 63 million people. The population consists 80% of Thais, 10% of Chinese, and 3% of Malay. The rest are minorities such as Mons, Khmers, and various hill tribes.

95% of Thais are Buddhists.  Muslims are the second largest religious group. In Thailand the mostly ethnic groups are Malays. Christians, mainly Catholics. There is also a small Jewish community in Thailand, dating back to the 17th century.

The currency of Thailand is the baht which consists of 100 stang.

Thailand is an emerging economy. After enjoying the world's highest growth rate from 1985 to 1996 - averaging 9.4% annually - increased pressure on Thailand's currency, Thailand's economy started to recover in 1999, expanding 4.2% and 4.4% in 2000 Due both to the weakening of the US dollar and an increasingly strong Thai currency, by March 2008, the dollar was hovering around the 33 baht mark

Three major independent authorities in balance of power according to the constitutions are executive, legislative, and judicial.

The King has little direct power under the constitution but is a symbol of national identity and unity. The head of government is the Prime Minister. Cabinet members do not have to be Members of Parliament. The legislature could hold a vote of no-confidence against the Premier and members of his Cabinet if it had sufficient votes.

The time difference between Bangkok, Thailand & India is only 1.5 hours ahead.