Facts in Brief
HRH King Bhumibol Adulyadej - King of Thailand
Official Name: Kingdom of Thailand ราชอาณาจักรไทย
Type of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Head of State: HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)
Head of Government: Prime Minister General Surayud Chulanont
Population: 62.8 million (2006 est)
Area: 514,000 km² /198,115 sq mi
GDP: 2006 estimate 585.9 billion ($9,100 per capita)
Currency: Baht (THB)
Time zone: UTC+7
Internet TLD: .th
Calling code: 66
The Thai National Anthem
The Thai National Anthem is played at 8am and 6pm on all public airways.