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Thailand: capital, population, borders and facts
Thailand is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Bangkok. Roughly 66 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Thailand shares a land border with 4 countries: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar. Its coast touches the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. The national flag uses red, white and blue.
| Capital city | Bangkok |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 66 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar |
| Seas and oceans | Gulf of Thailand, Andaman Sea |
| Flag colours | red, white, blue |
Outline of Thailand
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
What is the population of Thailand?
Thailand has roughly 66 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Thailand?
Thailand borders Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar.
Is Thailand landlocked?
No, Thailand is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Thailand
In Thailand, traffic drives on the left, plug types A and B and C and O and emergency number police 191, ambulance 1669, fire 199. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Thailand travel basics page.
Put what you know about Thailand to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Thailand is Bangkok. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Thailand flag uses red, white and blue. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Thailand has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 66 million people, Thailand is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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