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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US treaty ally in 1954 after sending troops to Korea and fighting alongside the US in Vietnam. December 2007 elections saw the pro-THAKSIN People's Power Party merge at the head of a coalition government that took office in February 2008. The Democrat Party formed a new coalition government and Abhisit Wetchachiwa became prime minister. In October 2008 Thaksin left the country do to abuse and he has agitated all of his followers from abroad. Thaksin supporters under the banner of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship rioted in April 2009, shutting down an Asean meeting in Pattaya. The UDD staged large protests between March and May 2010, and occupied several blocks of downtown Bangkok. Clashes between security forces and protesters, caused a lot of unnecessary trouble for the country. these problems caused another election to come up. THAKSIN's youngest sister, YINGLAK, led the Puea Thai party to an electoral win. Yinglak wants to reform the constituition and it might go through for the 19th since 1932.
Thailand has a population of 69 122 234. the capital city of Thailand in Bankok. there are a lot Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, Lampang, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nonthaburi, Pak Kret, Phuket and Udon Thani. Thai is the official language spoken in thailand. there are four main religions buddhism being the first and main which 95% of people follow. the other 5% is spilt up with muslim, hinduism and christianity. the currency in thailand is thai baht. the government type is constitutional monarchy.
Economy
Major industries: tourism, textiles, garments, agricultural processing, cement, jewellery, electronics and auto assembly.
Major exports: textiles and footwear, fishery products, rice, rubber, jewellery, automobiles, computers and electrical appliances
Major imports: capital goods, intermediate goods and raw materials, consumers goods and lastly fuels.
The infrastructure is well developed a free enterprise economy, generally pro invested policies and strong export industries.
