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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Thailand

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom and Thailand by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

United Kingdom vs. Thailand - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi². This means that the area of Thailand is 112% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
198 117 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi.

7 723.0 mi
2 000.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, where the population is 5 782 160.

8 630 000 ppl
5 782 160 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, which rises to a height of 8 415 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Thailand the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
112.1°F
Uttaradit

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature ever measured was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland, while in Thailand, the lowest temperature was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon

Society

United Kingdom vs. Thailand - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Thailand is home to 69 799 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
69 799 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 77.4 years in Thailand.

81.3 years
77.4 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 39 years in Thailand.

40.6 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.26% in Thailand.

0.48%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 93.8% in Thailand.

99.0%
93.8%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Thailand the primary language is Thai.

english
thai

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Thailand, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Thailand: 18 226 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
18 226 Int$
Ranking: 75/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Thailand: Baht (THB).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
THB
Baht

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Thailand: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, O).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, O

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Thailand has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Thailand - January, February, March, November, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B27 USD - 34 USD
T61 USD - 88 USD

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