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The recent visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Thailand has strengthened bilateral ties through multiple agreements and partnerships.

Thailand’s Geographical and Political Significance

• Location: Centrally positioned in Mainland Southeast Asia, serving as a land and maritime bridge between India and ASEAN countries.
• Land Borders: Shares boundaries with Myanmar (NW), Laos (NE), Cambodia (E), and Malaysia (S).
• Water Bodies: Bordered by Andaman Sea (SW) and Gulf of Thailand (S) critical for Blue Economy and Maritime Security in Indo-Pacific.
• Capital: Bangkok
• Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
• Official Language: Thai
• Religion: Theravada Buddhism is practiced by 95% of the population.
• Thailand is a key pillar in India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision.

Geography of Thailand

• Mountains:
  • Highest Peak: Doi Inthanon (Approx. 2,565 m)
  • Other notable peaks: Doi Chiang Dao, Doi Luang Chiang Dao
• Major Rivers:
  • Chao Phraya River: Flows through Bangkok, crucial for transportation and irrigation.
  • Mekong River: Forms a natural border with Laos; one of the longest rivers in Southeast Asia.
  • Other Rivers: Mae Klong, Nan, Ping
• Climate: Influenced by Southwest and Northeast Monsoons
  • The Tropical Wet and Dry (Savanna) Climate (Köppen’s classification) dominates most areas.
  • Tropical Monsoon Climate in the south and east; some areas also have a Tropical Rainforest Climate.
• Natural Resources of Thailand:
  • Major Resources: Rubber, Rice, Tin, Natural Gas, Timber, Tungsten, Tantalum
  • Thailand is a leading global exporter of rubber, fruits, vegetables, and rice.
  • Other resources include lead, fish, gypsum, fluorite, and lignite.
• World Heritage Sites in Thailand;
  • Historic City of Ayutthaya
  • Sukhothai Historical Park
  • Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) – iconic Buddhist temple in Bangkok

Thailand FAQs

Q1. Where is Thailand located?
Ans. Thailand is a Southeast Asian country, sharing borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, and has a coastline along the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand.

Q2. What type of government does Thailand have?
Ans. Thailand is a constitutional monarchy with a king as the head of state and a democratically elected government.

Q3. What are Thailand’s major exports?
Ans. Thailand exports electronics, automobiles, rice, rubber, seafood, and textiles, making it one of Asia’s largest economies.

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Q4. What is India’s relationship with Thailand?
Ans. India and Thailand have strong ties through ASEAN, BIMSTEC, Act East Policy, and maritime cooperation, with trade agreements and tourism partnerships.

Source: PIB