Thailand
Kingdom of Thailand
- Capital: Bangkok
- South-Eastern Asia
- 4 neighbours in Travle
Thailand overview
Thailand is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Its capital is Bangkok. The World Bank counts about 71.6 million people for 2025 on 513,115 km² of surface area.
In the Travle map, Thailand has 4 neighbours: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar. From there, 125 countries can be reached by land.
Population, density and language
The World Bank counts 71,619,863 people in Thailand for 2025, which is 20th of 170 by population. Spread over 513,115 km² of surface area (2024), that is about 140 people per km², 41st of 169 by density.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (SP.POP.TOTL), data updated 2026-10-08; checked 2026-10-19.Rankings compare the entries in Travle's country list that have World Bank data (170 with population, 169 with surface area). Some list entries are territories, so a rank here is not a rank among sovereign states.
| Language | Share (est.) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thai | 80% | official |
| English | 27% | — |
| tts | 24% | — |
| nod | 9.6% | — |
| sou | 8% | — |
| mfa | 5% | — |
CLDR shares are estimates of people who use each language, so they can add up to more than 100%.
How big is Thailand, really?
With 513,115 km² (2024, land plus inland water), Thailand is 52nd of 169 by surface area and covers 0.37% of the combined area of those entries.
In that ordering, Yemen (527,968 km²) is just larger; Spain (505,981 km²) just smaller.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), data updated 2026-10-08; checked 2026-10-19.Thailand at a glance
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia, Asia
- Population
- 71,619,863 (2025)
- Surface area
- 513,115 km² (2024)
- Density
- 140 people per km²
- Official languages
- Thai
- Currency
- Baht (THB)
- Calling code
- +66
- Internet domain
- .th
- Land neighbours
- 4 (Natural Earth) · 4 (Travle)
Each figure is sourced in its own section below. "Not available" means no source used on this page has the figure.
Thailand within South-Eastern Asia
Natural Earth places Thailand in South-Eastern Asia (UN subregion). Of the 10 entries from Travle's country list in that subregion, Thailand is 4th by population and 3rd by surface area, with 10.3% of the combined population of those entries.
| Country | Population (2025) | Area km² (2024) |
|---|---|---|
 Indonesia | 285,721,236 | 1,916,907 |
 Philippines | 116,786,962 | 300,000 |
 Vietnam | 101,598,527 | 331,338 |
| Thailand | 71,619,863 | 513,115 |
 Myanmar | 54,850,648 | 676,578 |
 Malaysia | 35,977,838 | 330,534 |
 Cambodia | 17,847,982 | 181,035 |
 Laos | 7,873,046 | 236,800 |
 Timor-Leste | 1,418,517 | 14,870 |
 Brunei Darussalam | 466,330 | 5,770 |
Sources: World Bank WDI (SP.POP.TOTL, AG.SRF.TOTL.K2), data updated 2026-10-08; subregion from Natural Earth 1:110m. A dash means the World Bank has no figure.
Location, borders and position
Thailand is in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. Its outline in Natural Earth lies in the northern hemisphere and the eastern hemisphere. Its capital, Bangkok, is at about 13.7° N and 100.5° E.
On land, Natural Earth's boundary data gives Thailand 4 neighbours; the Travle game map gives it 4.
Sources: Natural Earth 1:110m (outline and capital) and 1:10m boundary lines (neighbours), public domain.
Where Thailand is on the map
Countries bordering Thailand
Natural Earth's boundary data and the Travle map agree on these 4 land neighbours.
| Country | Direction | Land boundary in Natural Earth | Border in Travle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | south-east | Yes | Yes |
| Laos | north-east | Yes | Yes |
| Malaysia | south-east | Yes | Yes |
| Myanmar | north-west | Yes | Yes |
Geographic column: Natural Earth 1:10m Admin-0 boundary lines (land) 5.1.0 (public domain), checked 2026-10-19; Natural Earth shows de facto boundaries and does not settle disputes. Travle column: the game's own border map.
Money and language in Thailand
Currency
- Baht: code THB, numeric 764. ISO 4217 lists it for this country only.
Official languages
- Thai: official only here, according to CLDR.
CLDR is a technical reference, not a legal text. Laws and constitutions can describe languages differently.
Currency, domain and dialling code
- Currency
- Baht (THB)
Source: Unicode CLDR release-48-2 currencyData (region TH); code, name and number from ISO 4217 list one (SIX), published 2026-09-17; checked 2026-10-19. - Internet domain
- .th
Source: IANA Root Zone Database; checked 2026-10-19. - International dialling code
- +66
Source: ITU, List of ITU-T Recommendation E.164 assigned country codes (position on 15 December 2016); checked 2026-10-19. - Time
- UTC+07:00 all year (2026)
IANA zones: Asia/Bangkok
Source: IANA Time Zone Database 2026e (zone.tab); UTC offsets computed for 15 Jan and 15 Jul 2026 with Node.js ICU tz 2026a; checked 2026-10-19.
Thailand codes and abbreviations
| Standard | Code |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 | TH |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | THA |
| ISO 3166-1 numeric | 764 |
| ISO 4217 currency (Baht) | THB · 764 |
| Country-code top-level domain | .th |
| ITU-T E.164 country code | +66 |
Sources: Natural Earth (ISO 3166-1), ISO 4217 list one (SIX), IANA Root Zone Database, ITU E.164 list; linked with dates in the sections above.
Fun facts about Thailand
- The longest Travle trip from Thailand takes 15 steps, to Lesotho.
- UNESCO lists 9 World Heritage properties in Thailand; the earliest inscription dates from 1991.
Each fact is calculated from the sources cited on this page.
How far can you travel from Thailand in Travle?
Starting from Thailand and moving one border at a time, this is how many countries in the game's map you reach at each step. Countries that need a sea crossing never appear, because the game only follows land borders.
| Steps | Countries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | |
| 2 | 6 | |
| 3 | 12 | |
| 4 | 14 | |
| 5 | 10 | |
| 6 | 16 | |
| 7 | 13 | |
| 8 | 3 | |
| 9 | 4 | |
| 10 | 9 | |
| 11 | 13 | |
| 12 | 13 | |
| 13 | 5 | |
| 14 | 2 | |
| 15 | 1 |
In total 125 of the 171 other countries in the map can be reached by land. The longest trips take 15 steps and end in Lesotho. The other 46 cannot be reached without crossing the sea (18 in North America, 13 in South America, 6 in Oceania, 5 in Asia, 3 in Europe, 1 in Africa).
Nearby routes from Thailand
Shortest land routes in the game's map to the countries up to 3 steps away. There can be several routes of the same length; this list shows one. The section above shows how many countries are reachable in total.
- Cambodia: 1 step (Thailand → Cambodia)
- Laos: 1 step (Thailand → Laos)
- Malaysia: 1 step (Thailand → Malaysia)
- Myanmar: 1 step (Thailand → Myanmar)
Bangladesh: 2 steps (Thailand → Myanmar → Bangladesh)- Brunei Darussalam: 2 steps (Thailand → Malaysia → Brunei Darussalam)
China: 2 steps (Thailand → Laos → China)
India: 2 steps (Thailand → Myanmar → India)- Indonesia: 2 steps (Thailand → Malaysia → Indonesia)
- Vietnam: 2 steps (Thailand → Cambodia → Vietnam)
Afghanistan: 3 steps (Thailand → Laos → China → Afghanistan)
Bhutan: 3 steps (Thailand → Laos → China → Bhutan)
Kazakhstan: 3 steps (Thailand → Laos → China → Kazakhstan)
Kyrgyzstan: 3 steps (Thailand → Laos → China → Kyrgyzstan)
Mongolia: 3 steps (Thailand → Laos → China → Mongolia)
Nepal: 3 steps (Thailand → Laos → China → Nepal)
North Korea: 3 steps (Thailand → Laos → China → North Korea)
Pakistan: 3 steps (Thailand → Laos → China → Pakistan)
Papua New Guinea: 3 steps (Thailand → Malaysia → Indonesia → Papua New Guinea)
Russia: 3 steps (Thailand → Laos → China → Russia)
Tajikistan: 3 steps (Thailand → Laos → China → Tajikistan)- Timor-Leste: 3 steps (Thailand → Malaysia → Indonesia → Timor-Leste)
World Heritage in Thailand
UNESCO lists 9 World Heritage properties in Thailand: 6 cultural and 3 natural. The first 3 were inscribed in 1991.
- Historic City of Ayutthaya (cultural, inscribed 1991)
- Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns (cultural, inscribed 1991)
- Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries (natural, inscribed 1991)
- Ban Chiang Archaeological Site (cultural, inscribed 1992)
- Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex (natural, inscribed 2005)
- Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex (natural, inscribed 2021)
- The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments (cultural, inscribed 2023)
- Phu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati period (cultural, inscribed 2024)
- Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat (cultural, inscribed 2026)
Source: UNESCO World Heritage List (XML feed); checked 2026-10-19. Names as listed by UNESCO; descriptions on this page are our own.
Thailand — frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Thailand?
Bangkok.
Which countries border Thailand?
On land, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar, according to Natural Earth's boundary data. The Travle map uses the same neighbours.
What currency and language does Thailand use?
The currency is the Baht (THB). Unicode CLDR gives Thai official status.
How far can you travel from Thailand in Travle?
Following land borders only, 125 countries are reachable. The farthest need 15 steps: Lesotho.
How many people live in Thailand?
The World Bank counts 71,619,863 people for 2025.
How big is Thailand?
513,115 km² of surface area (2024), according to the World Bank.
What is the dialling code and internet domain of Thailand?
The international dialling code is +66 and the country-code domain is .th.
What time zone does Thailand use?
UTC+07:00 all year (2026).
Keep exploring
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