Thailand

Flag Description Five horizontal bands of red (top), white, blue (double width), white, and red. Currency Baht. Astronomy Today's date is May 14, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Southeastern asia, bordering the andaman sea and the gulf of thailand, southeast of burma. Climate Tropical; rainy, warm, cloudy southwest monsoon (mid-may to september); dry, cool northeast monsoon (november to mid-march); southern isthmus always hot and humid. Terrain Central plain; khorat plateau in the east; mountains elsewhere. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Gulf of Thailand 0 m. The highest point is at Doi Inthanon 2,576 m.

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Thailand

This is a map of Thailand. The map illustrates the location of Bangkok and its proximity to Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Sattahip, and the Gulf of Thailand.

Other countries on this map include: Burma / Laos / Cambodia

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