Thailand

Languages:

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country located in Southeast Asia. The official language is Thai, which is spoken by the majority of the population as of 2021. Thai serves as the primary language for government administration, formal education, and nationwide communication. The Thai language has several regional dialects, with Central Thai being the standard form used in formal settings. Minority languages spoken in Thailand include Lao, Malay, Khmer, and various indigenous languages. English is the most widely spoken foreign language and is taught in schools as a mandatory subject. Other foreign languages, such as Chinese and Japanese, are also spoken to varying degrees.

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Ethnic Groups:

Thai 97.5%, Burmese 1.3%, other 1.1%, unspecified <.1% (2015 est.) note: data represent population by nationality