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The Kingdom of Thailand

The population of Thailand is made up of the following:

75% – Thai
14% – Chinese
11% – Other

Area: 514,000 sq. miles
Population: 64,865,523

Capital City: Bangkok
Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
Currency: Baht

What does the flag represent?
Red – The Nation
White – Buddhism/Religion
Blue – The King/Monarch

flag of Thailand

a cobra
Animals of Thailand
Cobra
Elephant
Gibbon
Tiger
Binturong
Monkey
Dusky Langur

Languages spoken in Thailand:
Thai is the primary language spoken; English (secondary language of the elite), and ethnic and regional dialects are also spoken.

Common Words:

Mother Mae
Father Por
You Khun
Child Dek
Dog Ma
Cat Maw
Big Yai
Small Lek