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In this paper , well talking about the economic situation and its main economic features of Thailand. Ⅰ the introduction about Thailand The Kingdom of Thailand is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Laos and Myanmar, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Myanmar. Its maritime boundaries include Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand to the southeast and Indonesia and India in the Andaman Sea to the southwest. The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. It is also the countrys center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. When we get to know the economic situation of Thailand, firstly , we need be familiar with the general situation of this country , Thailand . Official name Ratcha Anachak Thai (Kingdom of Thailand) Form of government constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses (Senate [1501]; House of Representatives [500]) Capital Bangkok Official language Thai Monetary unit baht (THB) Total area (sq km) 513,120 Urban-rural population Urban: (2009) 33.6% Rural: (2009) 66.4% Ⅱ the economic situation of Thailand ⅰ. the state of Thailand s economic development From these data we can have a conclusion that: All 2011 statistics are estimates and subject to change as a result of widespread flooding in Thailand from July to November 2011. GDP (2011 est.): $323.6 billion. Annual GDP growth rate (2011 est.): 1.5% Per capita income (2010 prelim.): $4,716. Unemployment rate (2011 est.): 1.0% of total labor force. Natural resources: Tin, rubber, natural gas, tungsten, tantalum, timber, lead, fish, gypsum, lignite, fluorite. Agriculture (12% of GDP): Products--rice, tapioca, rubber, corn, sugarcane, coconuts, soybeans. Industry: Types--tourism, textiles, garments, agric