Conventional Long Form Name of country: Kingdom of Thailand
Capital City(ies) (some have multiple): Bangkok
Type of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Date of Independence: April 27, 1960
Chief of State: King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Head of Government: Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha
Suffrage (who is allowed to vote): 18 years of age; universal and compulsory
Name of THEIR Ambassador to the U.S: Pisan Manawapat
Location of THEIR embassy in the U.S: 1024 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Location(s) of THEIR consulate(s) in the U.S: Royal Thai Consulate General: 611 N Larchmont Blvd #2, Los Angeles, CA 90004. 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd #300, Coral Gables, FL 33134. 1136 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209
Name of U.S. Ambassador to THEM: Kristie A. Kenney
Location of U.S. embassy THERE: 120-122, Wireless Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok,, 10330, Thailand
Location(s) of U.S. consulate(s) THERE: 120-122, Wireless Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok,, 10330, Thailand
Name of THEIR representative to UN: Norachit Sinhaseni
Description of the symbolism of flag: The red stripes represent the blood spilt to maintain Thailand's independence. The white stands for purity and is the color of Buddhism which is the country's main religion. Blue is Thailand's national color and it represents the Thai monarchy. The blue is also used to honor Thailand's World War I allies, Great Britain, France, United States and Russia, who all had red, white and blue flags.
Identification of International Disputes: separatist violence in Thailand's predominantly Malay-Muslim southern provinces prompt border closures and controls with Malaysia to stem insurgent activities; despite continuing border committee talks, Thailand must deal with Karen and other ethnic rebels, refugees, and illegal cross-border activities;Cambodia and Thailand dispute sections of boundary;
Stateless Nations: Pattani Malay
Capital City(ies) (some have multiple): Bangkok
Type of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Date of Independence: April 27, 1960
- National Holiday(s): January 01 New Years Day Wan Khuen Pi Mai
- January 02 New Year Holiday Bridge holiday as New Year's day is on a Thursday
- February 19 Chinese New Year Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala and Satun only
- March 04 Makha Bucha Day Date varies depending on the lunar cycle
- April 06 Chakri Day April 6th, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend
- April 13 Songkran Festival Thai New Year
- April 14 Songkran Festival Thai New Year
- April 15 Songkran Festival Thai New Year
- May 01 Labour Day May 1st, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend
- May 04 Public Holiday Bridge holiday before Coronation Day
- May 05 Coronation Day May 5th, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend
- June 01 Visakha Bucha Day Date varies depending on the lunar cycle
- July 17 Eidilfitri Day Banks in Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Satun only
- July 30 Asahna Bucha Day Date varies depending on the lunar cycle
- August 12 H.M. Queens Birthday Aug 12th, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend
- August 12 Mothers Day Wan Mae. Aug 12th
- October 23 Chulalongkorn Day Oct 23rd, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend
- December 05 Fathers Day Celebrated on H.M. Kings Birthday
- December 07 H.M. Kings Birthday (observed) Dec 5th, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend
- December 10 Constitution Day Dec 10th, or following Monday if it falls on a weekend
- December 31 New Years Eve Wan Sin Pi
Chief of State: King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Head of Government: Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha
Suffrage (who is allowed to vote): 18 years of age; universal and compulsory
Name of THEIR Ambassador to the U.S: Pisan Manawapat
Location of THEIR embassy in the U.S: 1024 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Location(s) of THEIR consulate(s) in the U.S: Royal Thai Consulate General: 611 N Larchmont Blvd #2, Los Angeles, CA 90004. 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd #300, Coral Gables, FL 33134. 1136 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209
Name of U.S. Ambassador to THEM: Kristie A. Kenney
Location of U.S. embassy THERE: 120-122, Wireless Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok,, 10330, Thailand
Location(s) of U.S. consulate(s) THERE: 120-122, Wireless Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok,, 10330, Thailand
Name of THEIR representative to UN: Norachit Sinhaseni
Description of the symbolism of flag: The red stripes represent the blood spilt to maintain Thailand's independence. The white stands for purity and is the color of Buddhism which is the country's main religion. Blue is Thailand's national color and it represents the Thai monarchy. The blue is also used to honor Thailand's World War I allies, Great Britain, France, United States and Russia, who all had red, white and blue flags.
Identification of International Disputes: separatist violence in Thailand's predominantly Malay-Muslim southern provinces prompt border closures and controls with Malaysia to stem insurgent activities; despite continuing border committee talks, Thailand must deal with Karen and other ethnic rebels, refugees, and illegal cross-border activities;Cambodia and Thailand dispute sections of boundary;
Stateless Nations: Pattani Malay