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Thailand

  • Bangkok
  • Asia
  • Thai

At a glance

Thailand: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Bangkok
Population
66,188,503
Area
513,120 km² · 198,116 sq mi
Languages
Thai
Currency
Thai Baht (THB)
Time zone
UTC+07:00, Asia/Bangkok
Calling code
+66
Drives on the
Left
Internet domain
.th
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Asia

Member of

  • ASEAN
  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Thailand visa requirements

Thailand entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 79 can enter without a visa, 45 get a visa on arrival, 64 apply online before they travel and 9 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Safety

Thailand safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to crime and civil unrest in southern provinces

US State Dept, updated September 20, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

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Questions

Thailand: frequently asked questions

Thailand visa: do I need one?
Thailand entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 79 can enter without a visa, 45 get a visa on arrival, 64 apply online before they travel and 9 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Thailand: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Thailand at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime and civil unrest in southern provinces.
Thailand: what currency is used?
Currency in Thailand: Thai Baht (THB).
Thailand: what language do people speak?
Languages of Thailand: Thai.
Thailand: what is the capital?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.

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