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| Demographics |
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The population of Thailand was estimated
at 67.2 million in 2010 (May). Approximately 20 percent
are under the age of 15.
This core population includes the central Thai (36%
of the population), Thai-Lao (32%), northern Thai (8%),
and southern Thai (8%).
Age Structure
0-14 years: 20.3% (male 6,913,501/female 6,595,401)
15-64 years: 70.7% (male 23,213,800/female 23,724,246)
65 years and over: 9% (male 2,693,129/female 3,264,611) (2010 est.
Life Expectancy at Birth
total population: 73.36 years
male: 71.02 years
female: 75.82 years (2010 est.)
Capital: Bangkok
Main urban areas: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima
Ethnic groups: Thai 75%, Chinese 14%, other 11%
Languages spoken: Thai, ethnic and regional dialects
Climate: Tropical; rainy, warm, cloudy southwest monsoon
(mid-May to September); dry, cool northeast monsoon
(November to mid-March); southern isthmus always hot
and humid
Sources:The National Statistical Office of Thailand, CIA World Factbook |
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The size of the work force in Thailand now exceeds
38.24 million (2009 est.), with the majority of the workforce under
35 years of age. Each year about 800,000 people join
this force. Many standard
labor practices apply, including mandatory severance
packages, and overtime payments for work in excess of
The minimum wage in Thailand is currently 206 baht
per day in Bangkok and slightly less in the provinces.
While not the lowest labor market in the region, Thailand's
workforce is among the most cost-efficient in the world,
as they have earned a reputation for diligence and adaptability. |
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2010 Minimum Daily Wage
| Baht |
Area |
| 206 |
Bangkok and Samut Prakan |
| 205 |
Nakorn Pratom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Sakhon |
| 204 |
Phuket |
| 184 |
Chonburi and Saraburi |
| 181 |
Ayutthaya |
| 180 |
Chachoengsao |
| 178 |
Rayong |
| 173 |
Nakhon Ratchasima, Pang-nga and Ranong |
| 171 |
Chiang Mai |
| 170 |
Krabi, Prachinburi and Lopburi |
| 169 |
Kanchanaburi |
| 168 |
Petchaburi |
| 167 |
Chantaburi and Ratchaburi |
| 165 |
Singhaburi and Angthong |
| 164 |
Prachaub Khiri Khan |
| 163 |
Loei, Samut Songcram and Sa Kaeo |
| 162 |
Trang |
| 161 |
Songkhla |
| 160 |
Chumporn, Trat, Nakhon Nayok, Narathiwat, Yala, Lamphun and Ubon Ratchatani |
| 159 |
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, Pattalung, Satun,Surat Tthani, Nong Khai and Udon Thani |
| 158 |
Kamphaeng Phet, Chai Nnat, Nakhon Sawan, Suphanburi and Uthai Thani |
| 157 |
Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Chaing Rai, Buri Ram, Yasothon, Roi-et and Sakhon Nakhon |
| 156 |
Chaiyaphum, Lampang and Nong Bua Lamphoo |
| 155 |
Nakhon Phanom, Phetchabun, Mukgdahan and Amnat Charoen |
| 154 |
Maha Sarakham |
| 153 |
Tak, Phitsanulok, Sukothai, Surin and Uttraradit |
| 152 |
Nan and Si Saket |
| 151 |
Payao, Pichit, Phrae and Mae Hong Son |
Source: Ministry of Labor, as of January 2010
Website: www.mol.go.th |
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| Literacy |
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| The literacy rate in Thailand is quite high and
in recent years there has been an increased emphasis
on education. The development of the Kingdom's human
resources is its highest priority.
Age 15 and over can
read and write:
total population: 92.6%
male: 94.9%
female: 90.5%
(2000 census) |
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Basic Information |
Official language:
Thai
Government: Constitutional monarchy
Capital: Bangkok
GDP $269.6 billion (2009 est.)
GDP per capita $8,100 (2009 est.)
Currency: Baht (THB)
Time zone: UTC+7
Internet TLD: .th
Calling code +66 |
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Total Area: 513,120
Sq. Km
Water: 2,230 Sq. Km
Land: 510,890 Sq. Km
Airports: 109
Railways: 4,071 Km
Roads: 390,026
Km |
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Sources: National Statistical Office, World Bank, Bank of Thailand, CIA World Fact Book, Ministry of Labor
Updated 14 June 2010 |
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