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Recently, India & Thailand agreed to deepen collaboration in manufacturing, research, innovation & capability development during 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok.
About Thailand
- Location: It 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: It is bordered by Andaman Sea (SW) and Gulf of Thailand (S)
- Capital City: Bangkok.
Geographical Features of Thailand
- Terrain: The Fold Mountains dominate the country’s landscape to the north and west.
- Climate: It is influenced by Southwest and Northeast Monsoon.
- 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)
- Natural Resources: It consists of Rubber, Rice, Tin, Natural Gas, Timber, Tungsten, Tantalum
Source: PIB
Last updated on June, 2026
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