The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Thailand:
Thailand – country at the centre of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia. Formerly known as Siam. Thailand is a monarchy and governed by a military junta that took power in May 2014. Although a constitutional system was established in 1932, the monarchy and military have continued to intervene periodically in politics. Thailand experienced rapid economic growth between 1985 and 1996, becoming a newly industrialized country and a major exporter. Manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism are leading sectors of the economy. Among the ten ASEAN countries, Thailand ranks second in quality of life and the country's HDI had been rated as "high". Its large population and growing economic influence have made it a middle power in the region and around the world
Geography of Thailand
Thailand is: a countryLocation:Northern Hemisphere and Eastern HemisphereEurasiaAsiaSouth East AsiaIndochinaTime zone: Indochina Time ICTExtreme points of ThailandHigh: Doi Inthanon 2,565 m (8,415 ft)Low: Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea 0 mLand boundaries: 4,863 kmCoastline: 3,219 kmPopulation of Thailand: 63,038,247 people (December 2007 estimate) - 20th most populous countryArea of Thailand: 513,115 km2 (198,115 sq mi) - 49th largest countryTime in ThailandThai lunar calendarThai solar calendarAtlas of ThailandEnvironment of Thailand
Climate of ThailandEffect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on ThailandEnvironmental issues in ThailandDeforestation in ThailandRenewable energy in ThailandGeology of ThailandProtected areas of ThailandBiosphere reserves in ThailandForest Parks of ThailandHistorical parks of ThailandNational parks of ThailandWildlife of ThailandFauna of ThailandBirds of ThailandMammals of ThailandNatural geographic features of Thailand
Islands of ThailandLakes of ThailandMountains of ThailandThai highlandsVolcanoes in ThailandRivers of ThailandRiver Systems of ThailandWaterfalls of ThailandValleys of ThailandWorld Heritage Sites in ThailandRegions of Thailand
Directional regionsCentral ThailandNorthern ThailandNortheast Thailand (Isan)Southern ThailandPatani (See also South Thailand insurgency)Economic regionsEastern Seaboard of ThailandAdministrative divisions of Thailand
Provinces of ThailandDistricts of ThailandTambon ("commune" or "subdistrict")CitiesMuban ("village")Provinces of Thailand
Thailand is divided into 76 provinces (จังหวัด, changwat) and the metropolitan municipality Bangkok (กรุงเทพมหานคร, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon).
Districts of Thailand
Altogether Thailand has 877 districts, not including the 50 districts of Bangkok which are called khet (เขต) since the Bangkok administration reform in 1972.
Cities in Thailand
Capital of Thailand: BangkokGovernment and politics of Thailand
Politics of Thailand
Form of government: Constitutional monarchyCapital of Thailand: BangkokConflicts in Thailand2006 Thai coup d'étatSouth Thailand insurgencyElections in ThailandLocalism in ThailandPolitical parties in ThailandExecutive branch of the government of Thailand
Head of state: King of Thailand, Bhumibol AdulyadejHead of government: Prime Minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-chaCabinet of ThailandMinistries of ThailandLegislative branch of the government of Thailand
National Assembly of Thailand (bicameral)Upper house: Senate of ThailandLower house: House of Representatives of ThailandJudicial branch of the government of Thailand
Constitution TribunalRulings of the Constitutional Court of ThailandCourt of Appeals of ThailandNo juriesForeign relations of Thailand
Diplomatic missions in ThailandDiplomatic missions of ThailandForeign aid to ThailandThailand CustomsThe Kingdom of Thailand is a member of, or participates in:
Law and order in Thailand
Constitution of ThailandCrime in ThailandHuman trafficking in ThailandHuman rights in ThailandCensorship in ThailandInternet censorship in ThailandLGBT rights in ThailandFreedom of religion in ThailandLaw enforcement in ThailandSouth Thailand insurgencyMilitary of Thailand
CommandCommander-in-chief:Ministry of Defence of ThailandForcesArmy of Thailand (more pictures)Navy of ThailandMarine Corps of ThailandRoyal Thai Navy SEALsAir Force of ThailandSpecial forces of ThailandMilitary history of ThailandMilitary ranks of ThailandHistory of Thailand
Peopling of ThailandPrehistoric ThailandEarly history of ThailandInitial states of Thailand (3 BCE-1238)SuvarnabhumiDvaravatiLavoHariphunchaiSinghanavatiPan PanRaktamaritikaLangkasukaSrivijayaTambralingaSukhothai Kingdom (1238–1448 )Ayutthaya Kingdom (1351-1767)Thonburi Kingdom (1768–1782)Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–2008)Kingdom of ThailandMilitary rule (1932–1973)Democracy (1973–present)HariphunchaiIsanLannaNakhon Si ThammaratPhitsanulokEconomic history of ThailandMilitary history of ThailandJapanese Invasion of ThailandUnited States Air Force in ThailandCulture of Thailand
Architecture of ThailandTallest buildings in ThailandThai stilt houseCuisine of ThailandDiving in ThailandEtiquette in ThailandFestivals in ThailandLanguages of ThailandThai alphabetMedia in ThailandMuseums in ThailandNational symbols of ThailandCoat of arms of ThailandFlag of ThailandNational anthem of ThailandPeople of ThailandEthnic groups in ThailandIndians in ThailandThai namesProstitution in ThailandPublic holidays in ThailandRecords of ThailandReligion in ThailandBuddhism in ThailandChristianity in ThailandProtestantism in ThailandHinduism in ThailandIslam in ThailandJudaism in ThailandSikhism in ThailandRetirement in ThailandWorld Heritage Sites in ThailandArt in Thailand
Art in ThailandThai temple art and architectureBuddha images in ThailandThai BuddhaCinema of ThailandList of cinemas in ThailandList of films shot in ThailandDance of ThailandLiterature of ThailandMusic of ThailandTraditional Thai musical instrumentsTelevision in ThailandTheatre in ThailandList of theatres in BangkokVideo gaming in ThailandSports in Thailand
Badminton in ThailandThailand OpenBaseball in ThailandBoxing in ThailandCricket in ThailandThailand national cricket teamThailand national women's cricket teamCycling in ThailandDiving in ThailandFootball in ThailandFootball Association of ThailandList of football clubs in ThailandThai football league systemThailand national football teamGolf in ThailandIce hockey in ThailandMuay ThaiRugby union in ThailandThailand women's national rugby union teamThailand at the OlympicsVolleyball in ThailandEconomy and infrastructure of Thailand
Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 33rd (thirty-third)Economic consequences of the 2006 Thai coup d'étatAgriculture in ThailandBanking in ThailandNational Bank of ThailandList of banks in ThailandCommunications in ThailandInternet in ThailandInternet censorship in ThailandTelephone numbers in ThailandCompanies of ThailandCurrency of Thailand: BahtISO 4217: THBEconomic history of ThailandEnergy in ThailandEnergy policy of ThailandEnergy Industry Liberalization and Privatization (Thailand)Mining in ThailandOil industry in ThailandEnergy Industry Liberalization and Privatization (Thailand)Stock Exchange of ThailandThai lotteryTourism in Thailand13.9 million international visitors in 200618th most visited country (2006, World Tourism rankings)Transport in Thailand (more pictures)Airports in ThailandAirports of ThailandRail transport in ThailandBangkok MetroBangkok SkytrainState Railway of ThailandRoads in ThailandThai motorway networkWater supply and sanitation in ThailandEducation in Thailand
List of schools in ThailandList of schools in BangkokList of international schools in ThailandList of universities in ThailandHealth in Thailand
List of hospitals in ThailandThai traditional medicine
