Thailand — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Thailand: capital Bangkok, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Thailand is in Asia. Its capital is Bangkok.

Climate

Tropical; rainy, warm, and cloudy southwest monsoon from mid-May to September; dry, cool northeast monsoon from November to mid-March

Central plain; Khorat Plateau in the east; mountains in the north and west; narrow lowland peninsula in the south

Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never colonized by a European power.

Bangkok's full ceremonial name in Thai is 168 letters long, making it the world's longest city name.

Thailand is the world's largest exporter of rice and orchids.

1238: Founding of the Sukhothai Kingdom, considered the first Thai state

1782: Establishment of the Chakri Dynasty and founding of Bangkok

1932: Siamese revolution transforms the country into a constitutional monarchy

1939: Country officially renamed from Siam to Thailand

1997: Asian financial crisis originates with collapse of the Thai baht