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Thailand

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 191Ambulance 1669Fire 199

Plug typesA · B · C · O230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyTHBThai Baht

Drives on theleft

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+66 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 71.6 million people live in Thailand, on 513,120 km². The capital is Bangkok.

Capital: Bangkok
Population: 71,619,863
Area: 513,120 km²
Official languages: Thai

Land borders

Cambodia Laos Malaysia Myanmar

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Thailand?
Sockets take plug type A/B/C/O, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Thailand?
Call 191 for the police, 1669 for an ambulance and 199 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Thailand?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Thailand?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Thailand?
Prices are in Thai Baht (THB).
What language do they speak in Thailand?
Official languages: Thai.
How do I call a number in Thailand from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +66.