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The population of Thailand reached 64.86 million in
2004, of which approximately 25 percent are under the age of 15.
With a growth rate of 1.2 to 1.4 percent per year the population is
projected to exceed 70 million by 2010
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POPULATION
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| 2004 (Est)
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64.86 Million |
| 2003 |
63.8 Million |
| 2002 |
62.5 Million |
| 2001 |
62.9 Million |
| 2000 |
62.4 Million |
| 1999 |
61.8 Million |
| 1998 |
61.2 Million |
| 1997 |
60.8 Million |
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Median Age: 30.5
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Population Growth Rate
0.91% |
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Birth Rate: 16.04/1,000
Population |
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Death Rate 6.94/1,000
Population |
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Life Expectancy at Birth:
71.41 Years |
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Population Below Poverty
Line: 10.4% |
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Source: National
Statistical Office and Bank of Thailand
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The size of the work force now exceeds 34.1 million, with the
majority of the workforce under 30 years of age. Each year about
800,000 people join this force, with a literacy rate above 90
percent. Many standard labor practices apply, including mandatory
severance packages, and overtime payments for work in excess of the
normal workday.
The minimum wage in Thailand is currently 170 baht per day (US$4.28)
in Bangkok and between 133-168 baht in the provinces. While not the
lowest labor market in the region, Thailand's workforce is among the
most cost-efficient in the world, as they have earned a reputation
for diligence and adaptability.
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Minimum Daily Wage by Region
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| Bangkok, Nakon
Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan and Samut
Sakhon |
170 Baht
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| Phuket |
168 Baht |
| Chonburi |
153 Baht |
| Saraburi |
151 Baht |
| Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima
and Phangna |
145 Baht |
| Ranong and Rayong |
143 Baht |
| Phra Nakhon Sri Autthaya |
142 Baht |
| Chachoengsao and Krabi |
140 Baht |
| Ang Thong Chanthaburi,
Kanchanaburi, Phetchaburi, Ratchaburi and Samut Songkram |
138 Baht |
| Chumphon, Lamphun, Sa Kaeo
and Sukhothai |
137 Baht |
| Buri Ram, Kamphaeng Phet,
Khon Kaen, Lop Buri, Prachin Buri, Sing Buri, Suphan Buri
and Trang |
136 Baht |
| Amnat Charoen, Chai Nat,
Chaiyaphom, Kalasin, Lampang, Loei, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom,
Nakhon Sawan, Kakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Nong Bua
Lomphu, Nong Khai, Pattani, Phattalung, Phetchabun,
Phitsanulok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Roi Et, Sakhon Nakhon,
Satun, Songkhla, Si Saket, Surat Thani, Tak, Trat, Udon
Thani, Uttaradit and Yala |
135 Baht |
| Nakhon Nayok and Phichit |
134 Baht |
| Kanchanaburi, Kalasin, Kamphaengpet,
Chanthaburi, Nakhon Phanom, Trat, Chai Nat, Chumphon,
Prachin Buri, Songkhla, Phetchabun, Ratchaburi, Sura Thani,
Nong Bua Lamphu, Uthai Thani |
135 Baht |
| Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son,
Maha Sarakham, Nan, Phrae, Phayao, Surin, Ubon Ratchathani,
and Yasothon |
133 Baht |
| Source: Bank of
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| Literacy
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The literacy rate in Thailand is quite high and in
recent years there has been an increased emphasis on education. This
emphasis is sure to continue, as the Eighth National Economic and
Social Development Plan (1997-2002) focuses on development of the
Kingdom's human resources as its highest priority.
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WORK FORCE EDUCATION
(Q1 2004) |
| Total |
33,423.57
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| None |
1,167.89
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| Less than Elementary
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12,092.29
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| Elementary
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7,469.51
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| Lower Secondary
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4,635.76
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| Upper Secondary
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3,680.02
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| Higher Level
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4,260.90
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| Other |
16.87 |
| Unknown |
100.34 |
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1,000 persons |
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Literacy * |
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Total population: 96%
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Male: 97.5% |
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Female: 94.6% |
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* Age 15 and over, can
read and write. 2003 estimate. |
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