Thailand
Kingdom of Thailand · South-Eastern Asia
Updated 8 November 2026
Thailand is a country in South-Eastern Asia with its capital in Bangkok. Its head of state is Vajiralongkorn and its head of government is Anutin Charnvirakul. On DiploMaps you can see Thailand on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Head of state
- VajiralongkornKing of Thailand since 2016
- Head of government
- Anutin Charnvirakul32nd Prime Minister of Thailand
- Foreign minister
- Sihasak PhuangketkeowThai diplomat
- Population
- 71.6 million (2025)
- Area
- 513,120 km²
- GDP
- $577 billion (2025)
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB)
- Official languages
- Thai
- United Nations
- Member since 1946
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia · Asia
Thailand and the UAE
- UAE exports to it (2025)
- $15.8 billion
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $7 billion
- Visa for UAE citizens
- Digital arrival card (TDAC)30 days Treatment: 90 days The study: 90 days Work: 90 days UAE nationals planning to visit the Kingdom of Thailand multiple times and stay for a total period exceeding 150 days within one year are advised to apply for a long-term visit visa through the designated electronic portal , in order to avoid any complications or questioning upon arrival at the airport
Memberships
- BRICS
- ASEAN
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
- Non-Aligned Movement
- Group of 77
- Indian Ocean Rim Association
- CICA
- Asia Cooperation Dialogue
- APEC
- BIMSTEC
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)