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Country Facts:
Thailand vs. United States

Learn about the similarities and differences between Thailand and United States 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. United States - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1757% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
198 117 mi²
3 678 190 mi²

Coastline length

Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi, while United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi.

2 000.2 mi
12 380.2 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 the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

5 782 160 ppl
8 491 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, its height is 8 415 ft. The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), which rises to a height of 20 308 ft.

8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon
20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)

Highest recorded temperature

In Thailand, the highest temperature ever measured was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

112.1°F
Uttaradit
134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California

Lowest recorded temperature

In Thailand, the lowest temperature ever measured was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon, while in the United States, the lowest temperature was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska.

29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon
-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska

Society

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

Population

The population of Thailand is about 69 799 978, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
69 799 978 ppl
331 002 651 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 77.4 years in Thailand and 80.4 years in the United States.

77.4 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 39 years in Thailand and 38.5 years in the United States.

39 years
38.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.26% in Thailand and 0.7% in the United States.

0.26%
0.7%

Literacy

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

93.8%
99.0%

Language

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

thai
english

Religion

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

buddhism
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/174
77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Thailand: 18 226 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

18 226 Int$
Ranking: 75/194
63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194

Currency

Thailand: Baht (THB). United States: US Dollar (USD).

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THB
Baht
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Thailand: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, O). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, O
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Thailand has left-hand traffic, United States has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-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; United States - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B27 USD - 34 USD
T60 USD - 86 USD
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD

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