• Head of State : King Bhumibol Adulyadej

• Head of Government : Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra

• Religion : Buddhism 95%, Muslim 4.00%, Christian 0.55% Others 0.45%

• Language : Thai is the national and official language.

• Flag : red, white and blue bands symbolize the Nation, Religions and the Monarchy respectively.

• Currency : Baht (1 US$ = 40 Baht, 1 ECU = 42 Baht, 100 

• Total Area : 514,000 Sq.Km

• Agriculture Land Used : 208,000 Sq.Km 40.5 % of Total

• Forest : 144,000 Sq. Km. 28.0 % of Total

• Urban : 5,000 Sq.Km. 1 % of Total

• Water Body : 5,000 Sq. Km. 1 % of Total

• Others : 152,000 Sq. Km. 29.5 % of Total

For more information, E-mail: torben@thai-center.dk

02. December 2004