Population: 63.08 million (2006). Thailand is a multi-ethnic country, consisting of more than 30 ethnic groups, among which Thais account for 40% of the total population, Laos for 35%, Malays for 3.5% and Khmer for 2%. In addition, there are Miao, Yao, Guangxi, Wen, Karen, Shan and other mountain nationalities. Thai is the national language. Buddhism is the national religion of Thailand. More than 90% of the residents believe in Buddhism, Malays believe in Islam, and a few people believe in Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism and Sikhism. For hundreds of years, Thai customs, literature, art and architecture have been closely related to Buddhism. When you travel to Thailand, you can see monks in yellow robes and splendid temples everywhere. Therefore, Thailand has the reputation of "yellow robe Buddha country". Buddhism has shaped the moral standards for Thais, and made them form a spirit of advocating tolerance, tranquility and peace.
Capital: Bangkok is the political, economic and cultural center of the whole country, and it is a metropolis where modernity and tradition blend. Up to now, it still retains places of interest that mark the glorious tradition. The magnificent Grand Palace, the Jade Buddha Temple inlaid with gold, the solemn Golden Buddha Temple and the Four-faced Buddha have attracted a large number of tourists and made them linger. The population is about 5.84 million (2006).
Administrative divisions: The whole country is divided into five regions, namely, the central, southern, eastern, northern and northeastern regions, with a total of 76 prefectures and counties. The government consists of counties, districts and villages. Bangkok is the only municipality. The names of the prefectures are as follows: Bangkok (municipality directly under the Central Government), Nuan Wuli, Baton Thani, Dacheng, Beibiao, Beilan, Buddhism, Yegong, Nakong Yu Na, Hong Tong, Xinwuli, Pan Su Wuli, Beida Thani, Guina, lopburi, Longzaicuo, Kampong Beu, Beilanpo, Ba and Paiyao. Oolong, Surin, Nakong Panong, Chaiyeben, Mo Dahan, Langkai, Yili, Maha Shalakan, Bazhen, Beiliu, Jian, Wu, Luo Yong, Dadai, Bashu, Pippi, Beibi, Fopi, Da, Krabi, Pattani and Songka.
Economy: As a traditional agricultural country, agricultural products are one of the main sources of foreign exchange income, mainly producing rice, corn, cassava, rubber, sugarcane, mung bean, hemp, tobacco, coffee beans, cotton, palm oil and coconut fruit. The cultivated land area in China is 20.7 million hectares, accounting for 38% of the national territory. Thailand is a world-famous rice producer and exporter, and rice export is one of the main sources of Thailand's foreign exchange income, accounting for about one-third of the world's rice trade. Thailand is also the third largest seafood country in Asia after Japan and China, and the largest shrimp producer in the world. Thailand is rich in natural resources, mainly including potassium salt, tin, lignite, oil shale and natural gas, as well as zinc, lead, tungsten, iron, antimony, chromium, barite, precious stones and petroleum. Among them, potassium salt reserves are 40.7 million tons, ranking first in the world, tin is about1200,000 tons, accounting for 12% of the world's total reserves, oil shale1870,000 tons, lignite is about 2 billion tons, and rubber production ranks first in the world, with an annual output of 2 10/00,000 tons, accounting for three-thirds of the world's total output. Forest resources, fishery resources, oil and natural gas are also the basis of its economic development. Natural gas reserves are about 16.4 trillion cubic feet, oil reserves15 million tons, and forest coverage rate is 25%. In addition, Thailand is also rich in durian and mangosteen, which are known as the "king of fruit" and "queen of fruit" respectively. Tropical fruits such as litchi, longan and rambutan are also world-famous. With the rapid development of economy, the economic structure of Thailand has changed obviously. Although agriculture still plays an important role in the national economy, the proportion of manufacturing industry in its national economy is expanding day by day. Manufacturing industry has become one of the largest industries and major export industries. A major feature of Thailand's industrialization process is to make full use of its rich agricultural resources to develop food processing and related manufacturing industries. The main industrial categories are: mining, textile, electronics, plastics, food processing, toys, automobile assembly, building materials, petrochemical industry and so on. Since 1980s, export products have gradually shifted from agricultural products to industrial products. The main export products are: automatic data processors, integrated circuit boards, automobiles and spare parts, ready-made clothes, fresh frozen shrimps, precious stones and jewels, primary chemical fibers, rice, radios and televisions, rubber, etc. The main imported products are: electronics and industrial machinery, integrated circuits, chemicals, computer accessories, steel, jewelry, metal products, etc. Thailand is rich in tourism resources and has always been known as the "country of smiles", with more than 500 scenic spots. Apart from Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Pataia, a number of new tourist spots such as Chiang Rai, Hua Hin and Koh Samui have developed rapidly. It has attracted many foreign tourists. Thailand implements a free economic policy. 1996 was classified as a middle-income country. 1997 After the Asian financial crisis, Thailand's economy fell into recession, and 1999 began to recover. In recent years, the Thai government advocates both internal and external development, advocates a "dual-track" economic development model, implements an expansionary fiscal policy internally, and strengthens the basic economy; Vigorously promote multilateral and bilateral free trade cooperation and expand the international market, so that Thailand's economic situation has improved significantly. At present, Thailand's per capita GNP is about $2,525. Thai currency