Kingdom of Thailand(thai:"Ratch Anachark Thai")

 

Area: 513 115 km2
Population: 65 444 371
Capital city: Bangkok (Krungthep)
Population density:127 inhabitants/km2
Economically active population: 55 %  36.3 mililion (from 13 years) 
Currency and its breakdown: Baht (ThB), 1 ThB=100 satangs




Ethnic composition

Approximately 80% of the population are Thai. The minorities living in Thailand in particular, are Chinese (about 10%) and Rouge (1%) who have already assimilated with the local population and the vast majority of Thais are considered. Furthermore, Malays (3.5%) who are largely Muslim, and thus retain their national identity. In larger cities are also found tiny community of Inds. In the north of the country are living members of various hill tribes.


Religious composition

Dominant position in Thai society is Theravada Buddhism, also known as hínajána ( "little dipper"), which is reported 94.6% of the population, 4.6% of the population, mainly Muslims in the south of the country professes Islam, 0.7% of the population are Christians.
Among members of mountain tribes continues to be widespread animistic beliefs. 




Official language and other languages most commonly used

Official language of the country is Thai. It has four dialects, the central dialect became the basis of the written Thai language. Thai fonts were created in the 14th century the monsks and Khmer fonts.

   

Administrative administrative boundaries of the country, the capital and other large cities

Thailand is divided into 75 autonomous provinces and Bangkok. Each province headed by Governor-appointed, is divided into districts (Amphoe), which are further divided into smaller administrative units. Bangkok, headed by an elected governor, is divided into 38 urban districts.

   


Public holidays, the usual working hours and sales hours

In Thailand, the Central European time zone than 5-hour time shift, in winter, plus 6 hours.
In Thailand dominates humid tropical climate with three seasons: the rainy season, dry season (and relative cold - despite st.C day 27) and hot period (up to 38 st.C).

Working Hours companies and institutions generally varies from 8.00 to 9.00 pm and the lunch break lasts for around 17.00 to 18.00 hour working week is 5-day. Many companies, especially from the private sector works on Saturdays mornings. Banks usually open at 9.30 am and closed at 15.30 pm The network of large stores are open between 9.00-10.00 pm 20.00-21.00 am to Foodland Supermarkets in food supermarkets are open around the clock 7 days a week.

Some holidays are floating the term with regard to religious context. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, a day off is usually moved to the next working day, ie on Monday. In individual years, the majority of holiday dates may vary slightly.

• 1st January- New Year 
• 11th March - Magha Puja Day
• 6th April - Chakri Day
• 13 to 15 April - Thai New Year or Songkran Festival
• 5th May - Coronation Day 
• 10th May - Wisakha Bucha Day
• 8th July - Asalha Pucha Day
• 9th July - Buddhist Lent Day
• 12th August - Queen's birthday
• 23rd October - Chulalongkorn Day
• 5th December - Birthday of King
• 10th December - Constitution Day
• 31st December - New Year Holidays

   


• Thailand - the only nation in South Asia, which has never been colonized. "Thai" - meaning "free".
• Thailand is the chronology of the Buddha's death. According to the Thai calendar is now for the 2552. 
• There are 30 000 temples.. 
• hailand - is not only home to the world's largest mammals, the elephant, but very little flying mice weighing 1.5 grams. 
• Thailand has a well developed road infrastructure, including air transport network and use of modern communication systems and telecommunications.