Key Facts about Thailand

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Recently, Thailand has formally expressed its ambition to join BRICS and is seeking India’s backing ahead of New Delhi’s chairmanship of the grouping in 2026.

About Thailand

• Location: Thailand is located in the center of mainland Southeast Asia.
• Bordering Countries:  It shares boundaries with Myanmar (North West), Laos (North Easst), Cambodia (East), and Malaysia (South).
• Maritime boundary: Bordered by Andaman Sea (SW) and Gulf of Thailand (S)
• Capital City: Bangkok

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Geographical Features of Thailand

• Highest Peak: Doi Inthanon (Approx. 2,565 m)
• Plateau: Khorat Plateau in the northeast region which is a vast tableland bounded by the Mekong River on the north and east.
• Major Rivers: Chao Phraya River and Mekong River (Forms a natural border with Laos)
• Climate: It is 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: Rubber, Rice, Tin, Natural Gas, Timber, Tungsten, Tantalum
• Thailand is a leading global exporter of rubber, fruits, vegetables, and rice.

Source: WION