Capital of Thailand: Bangkok
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok. Thailand sits in Asia, has a population of 71,697,030, and uses the THB. Official languages include Thai.
Quick facts
- Capital: Bangkok
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~71,697,030
- Area: 513,120 km²
- Population density: 140 people per km²
- Official language: Thai
- Currency: THB
- ISO code: TH
How big is Thailand?
By population, Thailand ranks 20th in the world, holding roughly 0.90% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 50th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Thailand has 140 people per square kilometre, which is about 2.4 times the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Thailand is the 11th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Thailand in population are United Kingdom (66,971,395) and Tanzania (65,497,748).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Spain (505,992 km²) and Yemen (527,968 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Thai is listed as an official language of Thailand alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Thailand uses the THB, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Thailand in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Thailand belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Thailand and a page on the flag of Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
What is the population of Thailand?
About 71,697,030, making it the 20th most populous country in the world.
How big is Thailand?
513,120 square kilometres, ranking 50th by land area, at a density of 140 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Thailand use?
The THB, which no other country uses.