World City Guide

City Statistics

Location: Central Plain, Thailand.
Country dialling code: 66.
Population: 6 million (city); 10 million (metropolitan area).
Ethnic mix: 80% Thai, 10% Chinese, 4% Malaysian with remainder a mix of Lao, Khmer, Indian and Burmese.
Religion: 95% Buddhist, 4% Muslim with the remainder being a mix of Christians, Hindus and Sikhs.
Time zone: GMT + 7.
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temp: 26°C (79°F).
Average July temp: 29°C (84°F).
Annual rainfall: 1,500mm (58.5 inches).