| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | THISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | THAISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | BangkokGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AsiaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | ThailandCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Kingdom of ThailandCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | Prathet ThaiCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the name means "Land of the Thai," referring to the local population; the people's name comes from the Thai word tha, meaning "to be free;" the former name of Siam comes from the Sanskrit word syama, meaning "dark"CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Constitutional monarchyCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 1238 (traditional founding date; never colonized)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Birthday of King WACHIRALONGKON, 28 July (1952)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | WACHIRALONGKON (King)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | THBISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | BahtISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 78ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Amnat Charoen / Ang Thong / Bueng Kan / Buri Ram / Chachoengsao / Chai Nat / Chaiyaphum / Chanthaburi / Chiang Mai / Chiang Rai / Chon Buri / Chumphon / Kalasin / Kamphaeng Phet / Kanchanaburi / Khon Kaen / Krabi / Krung Thep Maha Nakhon / Lampang / Lamphun / Loei / Lop Buri / Mae Hong Son / Maha Sarakham / Mukdahan / Nakhon Nayok / Nakhon Pathom / Nakhon Phanom / Nakhon Ratchasima / Nakhon Sawan / Nakhon Si Thammarat / Nan / Narathiwat / Nong Bua Lam Phu / Nong Khai / Nonthaburi / Pathum Thani / Pattani / Phangnga / Phatthalung / Phatthaya / Phayao / Phetchabun / Phetchaburi / Phichit / Phitsanulok / Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya / Phrae / Phuket / Prachin Buri / Prachuap Khiri Khan / Ranong / Ratchaburi / Rayong / Roi Et / Sa Kaeo / Sakon Nakhon / Samut Prakan / Samut Sakhon / Samut Songkhram / Saraburi / Satun / Si Sa Ket / Sing Buri / Songkhla / Sukhothai / Suphan Buri / Surat Thani / Surin / Tak / Trang / Trat / Ubon Ratchathani / Udon Thani / Uthai Thani / Uttaradit / Yala / YasothonISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | "Research completed September 1987." Supersedes the 1981 ed. of Thailand : a country study, edited by Frederica M. Bunge and prepared by Foreign Area Studies, American University. Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-346) and index. Also available in digital form.LoC FRD Country Studies [2026] |
| National symbols | garuda (mythical half-man, half-bird figure), elephantCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Phleng Sanlasoen Phra Barami" (A Salute to the Monarch); lyrics/music: Narisara NUWATTIWONG and King VAJIRAVUDH/Pyotr SHCHUROVSKY ; history: royal anthem, played in the presence of the royal family and during certain state ceremoniesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, white, blueCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Thailand; dual citizenship recognized: no; residency requirement for naturalization: 5 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the name means "Land of the Thai," referring to the local population; the people's name comes from the Thai word tha , meaning "to be free;" the former name of Siam comes from the Sanskrit word syama , meaning "dark"
description: five horizontal bands of red (top), white, blue (double-width), white, and red meaning: red stands for the nation and the blood of life, white for religion and the purity of Buddhism, and blue for the monarchy
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
