Thailand is the 20th largest export economy in the world and the 21st most complex economy according to the Economic Complexity Index. In 2015 Thailand exported $231 billion and imported $190 billion, resulting in a positive trade balance of $40.6 billion. In 2015 the GDP of Thailand was $395 billion. The top exports of Thailand are computers, delivery trucks, integrated circuits, cars, and refined petroleum. The top imports of Thailand are crude petroleum, integrated circuits, gold, vehicle parts, and petroleum gas. The top export destinations of Thailand are the Unites states, China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. The top import origins are China, Japan, the United States, Malaysia, and Singapore.
There are currently 69,090,932 million people living in Thailand. People move in and out of Thailand by buses, trains, cars, buses, and other sources. Many people use motorbikes for short distances. For longer trips most people prefer to use buses since that is the fastest and easiest way to get around. Thailand currently has a population density of 350 people per square mile.
Movement in Thailand is especially unique because many people ride tricycles to get around the city. Short rides cost between 20 and 30 baht. Longer rides may cost as much as 50 baht, and it is best to bargain before hopping on to try and save money. Movement in Thailand is also unique because people ride in horse-drawn carriage is bigger cities.
Resources:
https://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/profile/country/tha/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Thailand
http://www.eugenegoesthailand.com/?p=1717
November 14, 2017 at 8:40 pm
Like Vietnam, which is also very populated, bikes, motorcycles, and mopeds are a main source of transportation. They do not take up a lot of room and do not cause a lot of pollution.
November 15, 2017 at 3:53 pm
Australia is like Thailand also, because transportation doesn’t make much pollution. Most Australians use ferries to get from place to place.
November 15, 2017 at 8:30 pm
Its interesting how integrated circuits are among Thailand’s top imports AND exports. They must like variety.
November 15, 2017 at 8:46 pm
Like Fiji, one of their top exports is cars, computers, and delivery trucks. One of Fiji’s imports are petroleum too.