Capital City

Bangkok or Krung Thep Mahanakorn is the official capital city of Thailand

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Population

Estimated 62 million

People

Of the people residing in Bangkok, about 75% are Thai Chinese, and other minorities are Chinese,and Indians

Language

The national language is Thai. Both Thai and English are used in business.

Religion

Most of the population is Buddhist, being approximately 93%. The remaining are Muslim, Christian, Hindus and Sikhs.

Geography & Climate

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Myanmar, and west of Laos and Cambodia. The Chao Phraya River is the main river that runs across the country.

There are three seasons in Thailand - summer, the rainy season, and winter. Summer starts in early March and ends in May. The rainy season may last longer than four months, from June to September extending into October. Winter is inclined to end in February each year.

Temperature

The approximate temperature varies from 19 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius.

Check the current weather in Thailand http://www.weather.com/weather/local/THXX0002

Humidity

The humidity levels are approximately 66% - 83%.

Time Zone

GMT + 7

Check the current time in Bankgok http://www.worldtimeserver.com/time.asp?locationid=TH

Business Hour
Government: 8.30 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.00, Monday to Friday
Bank: 9.30 - 15.30, Monday to Friday
Business office hours: 8.30 - 17.00, Monday to Friday, and 9.00 - 12.00 on Saturday for some companies.

Electricity

The voltage in Thailand is 220 volts compared to 110 volts used in the United States. Most appliances are readily available in Thailand including hairdryers, stereos, microwaves, and toasters. Transformers are also readily available in a variety of sizes at reasonable cost.

Information about appliances available in Thailand http://www.powerbuy.co.th