Further Interesting Information on Thailand |
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Thailand is the 80th least corrupt system in the world, according to the 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, a global measure of corruption amongst public officials and politicians. |
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Because of the global economic crisis, Thailand’s growth rate in 2008 was 2.5%. GDP declined further in 2009 to -2.8% in 2009 (CIA World Fact book). |
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The country is expected to spend almost US$18.5 billion this year on fuel imports. |
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Thailand's Board of Investment (BoI) provides a range of incentives to promote foreign investment in Thailand. |
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Thailand is the world's 49th-largest country. |
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The population of Thailand is approximately 66 million, according to a 2010 estimate (CIA World Fact book). |
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Thailand has never been colonised. |
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Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. |
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The country was known as Siam until 1939. |
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Tourism, textile and garments and agriculture are three of the major industry sectors for the Thai economy. |
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