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Country Facts:
Thailand vs. Malaysia

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

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Geography

Thailand vs. Malaysia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of Thailand is 55.11% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
198 117 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

2 000.2 mi
2 904.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, with a population of about 5 782 160 people. In contrast, the largest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

5 782 160 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, its height is 8 415 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

Highest recorded temperature

In Thailand, the highest temperature ever measured was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit, while in Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

112.1°F
Uttaradit
104.2°F
Chuping

Lowest recorded temperature

In Thailand, the lowest temperature ever measured was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon, while in Malaysia, the lowest temperature was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands.

29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

Thailand vs. Malaysia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Thailand is about 69 799 978, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
69 799 978 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 77.4 years in Thailand and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

77.4 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 39 years in Thailand and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

39 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.26% in Thailand and 1.06% in Malaysia.

0.26%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 93.8% in Thailand and 95.0% in Malaysia.

93.8%
95.0%

Language

In Thailand, the main language is Thai, and in Malaysia the primary language is Malay.

thai
malay

Religion

In Thailand, the main religion is Buddhism; in Malaysia, the main religion is Islam.

buddhism
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/174
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Thailand: 18 226 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

18 226 Int$
Ranking: 75/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

Thailand: Baht (THB). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

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THB
Baht
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Thailand: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, O). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, O
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Thailand has left-hand traffic, Malaysia 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: Thailand - January, February, March, November, December; Malaysia - May, June, July, August, September.

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 Spain (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
B21 EUR - 29 EUR
T55 EUR - 80 EUR
B19 EUR - 25 EUR
T48 EUR - 70 EUR

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