Population
69,950,850 (2021)
Official language
Thai
Currency
THB ฿ - Thai Baht
Capital
Bangkok
Time Zone
UTC+7 (ICT)
Dialling Code
+66
Area (sq. miles)
198,120
GDP
$1.340 trillion (PPP)
Important Ministries
VAT on Books
0% for books and 7% on eBooks
Fixed Book Price Systems
Yes
Trade Associations
Annual Book Fairs
Bangkok International Book Fair coincides with National Book Fair and is held over 11 days in March/April, organised by PUBAT.
Useful Contacts
British Council
Email: info@britishcouncil.or.th
Tel: 02 657 5678
Department for International Trade
Email: Thailand.dit@fco.gov.uk
Tel: +66 (0) 2 305 8333
Ravipa Chongveruwon, Trade & Investment, Bangkok
Email: ravipa.chongveruwon@fco.gov.uk
Nipapat Hamilton, Trade & Investment Manager, Bangkok
Email: nipapat.hamilton@fco.gov.uk
