THAILAND

Background  Information :

Capital : Bangkok
Land area : 513,115 sq.km
Population : 62.3 million (2000)
Language : Thai
Religion : Buddhism, Moslem
Government Type : Constitutional Monarchy
Member of : ASEAN, ADB, ASEM, ESCAP, FAO, IBRD, IDA, IFC, IMF, ILO, UNCTAD, UNESCO, WHO, WIPO, APEC, EALAF
Currency : Baht
GDP : Baht 4,890.8 billion (2000) at current market prices
Major Industries : Electronics, gems and jewelry, footwear, textiles, clothing, mobiles
Major Exports : Textiles, computer & components, integrated circuits and parts, gems & jewelry, footwear
Major Imports : Industrial machinery, iron & steel electrical machinery & parts, chassis and body