Main Facts About Thailand

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Thailand Currency
The baht is the official currency of Thailand. It is divided into 100 satang. The issuance of currency is the responsibility of the Bank of Thailand. SWIFT ranked the Thai baht as the 10th most frequently used world payment currency as of January 2019.
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Thai Language
While the official Thai language is widely spoken throughout Thailand, many Thais also speak and understand English, though more so in Bangkok and the major tourist areas.
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Weather
What is the best month to go to Thailand? When is the best time to visit Thailand? The best to visit Thailand is during the cool and dry season between November and early April, when temperatures range from 28.9°C to 36.1°C. However, the climate varies throughout the country, so you can visit all year round.
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Power Plugs
What sockets are used in Thailand? For Thailand there are four associated plug types, types A, B and C. Type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins, type B has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin and type C has two round pins. Thailand operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
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Thailand Population
The current population of Thailand is 70,159,570 as of Sunday, July 24, 2022, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.
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Fun Fact
Doi Inthanon, located in Chiang Mai province, is the highest mountain in Thailand at 2,565 meters above sea level. During the cool season months of November to February, temperatures at the summit can drop close to freezing, and ground frost may sometimes be observed.