Thailandas

Thailandas, the Lithuanian name for the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia. It covers a varied landscape from the central Chao Phraya River basin to the northern mountains and the southern peninsula. It is bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, with coastlines on the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The climate is tropical, with a monsoon cycle.

Thailand has a long history of centralized kingdoms, notably Sukhothai and Ayutthaya, followed by the Chakri Dynasty established in 1782. In 1932 Thailand transitioned from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy. The 20th and 21st centuries have seen rapid modernization, economic development, and periodic political instability.

Thailand operates as a constitutional monarchy. The King serves as head of state while the prime minister is head of government. The national legislature is bicameral, comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate. The capital and largest city is Bangkok.

Thailand has a mixed economy with a large manufacturing sector (vehicles, electronics), agriculture (rice), and a significant tourism industry. The currency is the baht. Population is about 70 million; Thai is the official language, with Buddhism as the dominant religion.

Thai cuisine, traditional arts, and festivals such as Songkran (Thai New Year) and Loi Krathong are notable features.