The Thailand regions map shows surrounding areas and provinces of Thailand. This administrative map of Thailand will allow you to know regions of Thailand in South-Eastern Asia. The Thailand regions map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Thailand is variably divided into different sets of regions, the most notable of which are the six-region grouping used in geographic studies, and the four-region grouping consistent with the Monthon administrative regional grouping system formerly used by the Ministry of Interior. These regions are the largest subdivisions of the country as its shown in Thailand regions map. In contrast to the administrative divisions of the Provinces of Thailand, the regions no longer have an administrative character, but are used for geographical, statistical, geological or other purposes. A six-region system is commonly used for geographical and scientific purposes. This system dates to 1935. It was formalised in 1977 by the National Geographical Committee, which was appointed by the National Research Council.

The six-region system divides the country into the following regions as you can see in Thailand regions map: Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Western Thailand, Central Thailand, Eastern Thailand, Southern Thailand. Isan (Isan/Thai: อีสาน [ʔiːsǎːn]; also written as Isaan, Isarn, Issan, or Esarn;) is the northeastern region of Thailand. It is located on the Khorat Plateau, bordered by the Mekong River (along the border with Laos) to the north and east, by Cambodia to the southeast and the Prachinburi mountains south of Nakhon Ratchasima. Western Thailand is a region of Thailand bordering Myanmar on the west and Central Thailand on the east. Eastern Thailand is a region of Thailand bordering Cambodia on the east and Central Thailand on the west.

The four-region system, used in some administrative and statistical contexts, and also as a loose cultural grouping, includes the western and easternhe northern region. It divides the country into the following regions as its mentioned in Thailand regions map: Northern Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Central Thailand, Southern Thailand. The Thai Meteorological Department divides the country into six regions for meteorological purposes. It differs from the four-region system in that the East is regarded as a separate region, the South is divided into east and west coasts, and Nakhon Sawan and Uthai Thani are grouped in the central region. Central Thailand (Central Plain) is a region of Thailand, covering the broad alluvial plain of the Chao Phraya River. It is separated from North-East Thailand (Isan) by the Phetchabun mountain range, and the Tenasserim Hills separate it from Myanmar to the west. In the north it is bound by the Phi Pan Nam Range, one of the hilly systems of Northern Thailand.

The Thailand political map shows regions and provinces of Thailand. This administrative map of Thailand will allow you to show regions, administrative borders and cities of Thailand in South-Eastern Asia. The Thailand political map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The politics of Thailand are currently conducted within the framework of a constitutional monarchy, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government and a hereditary monarch is head of state as you can see in Thailand political map. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislative branches. Thai kingdoms and late Kingdom of Siam were under absolute rule of the kings. However, after the 'democratic revolution' in 1932, led by westernized bureaucrats and traditional-oriented military, the country officially became under a constitutional monarchy with a prime minister as the head of government. The first written constitution was issued. To date Thailand has had seventeen charters and constitutions, reflecting a high degree of political instability. After successful coups, military regimes have abrogated existing constitutions and promulgated interim charters. Negotiation among politicians, men of influence and generals has become the prime factor for restoration of temporary political stability.

From 1932, bureaucrats, generals, and businessmen have run most of the political parties. While the 'grassroots' are always the target of the political parties, no 'grassroot' party has ever led the country. Money seems to be the major factor of gaining power in the country. Political power means control over the national resource. According to the constitution, the three major independent authorities holding the balance of power are executive, legislative, and judicial as its shown in Thailand political map. Although the King has little direct power under the constitution and Thailand categorizes itself as a constitutional monarchy, the King is more than a symbol of national identity and unity. The present monarch has a great deal of popular respect and moral authority, which has been used to intervene in political crises and influence the course of the government.

In 2008, Thailand saw increasing political turmoil, with the PPP government facing pressure to step down amid mounting civil disobedience and unrest led by the PAD. The conflict centred on the constitution. The PPP supported the amendment of the 2007 constitution, while anti-government protesters considered it to be a political amnesty of Thaksin and his followers verdicted previously. The anti-government protesters were, said, mostly better educated, more affluent, urban Thais criticizing a Western-style electoral system corrupted by rich politicians as its mentioned in Thailand political map. Thaksin was accused of having exploited to buy votes, bureaucrats, policemen, military officers and even political factions. Thaksin became the example of the businessman autocrat, launching so-called populist projects, some of which were controversial, such as the War on Drugs. Hundreds of killings and murder cases noted by the police were said by them to be merely fighting among the drug traffickers, but no further investigation ever occurred. The judicial process was seen as useless; instead, decisive justice was seen to be in the hands of the police.

The Thailand states map shows all departments and regions of Thailand. States map of Thailand will allow you to know areas and cities of Thailand in Thailand. The Thailand states map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Thailand is divided into 76 states (Thai: จังหวัด, jangwat, singular and plural, pronounced [tɕ͡āŋ.wàt]), which are geographically grouped into 6 regions as you can see in Thailand states map. The capital Bangkok is not a state but a special administrative area and is included as the 77th state since it is administered at the same level as the other 76 states. The name of the states are the same as that of their respective capital cities. Bangkok has both the highest population and the highest population density. The biggest state by area is Nakhon Ratchasima, the smallest Samut Songkhram. Ranong has the lowest population number, while Mae Hong Son has the lowest population density (facts according to the year 2000 census).

Each Thailan state is administered by a governor, who is appointed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The only exception is Bangkok, whose governor is elected by its population. Thailand is subdivided into 878 districts (amphoe, อำเภอ). The fifty districts of Bangkok are called khet (เขต), but even in official documents they are sometimes misidentified as amphoe. The number of districts in each provinces varies, from three in the smallest states to fifty in Bangkok. Further subdivision levels are tambon (subdistricts) and finally, Muban (villages). In Bangkok the tambon are called khwaeng. Many states date back to semi-independent local chiefdoms or kingdoms, which made up the Ayutthaya kingdom as its mentioned in Thailand states map. As today, the provinces were created around a capital city (mueang), and included surrounding villages or satellite towns. The states were administered either by a governor, who was appointed by the king; or by a local ruling family, who were descendants of the old local kings and princes of that area and had been given this privilege by the central king.

The monthon were finally dissolved when Thailand transformed from an absolute monarchy into a constitutional monarchy in 1932, making the states the top level administrative division again. Several smaller states were also abolished at that time. During World War II, several states around Bangkok were merged, which was however undone after the war. The current state of Sukhothai was at first known as Sawankhalok; it was renamed to Sukhothai in 1939 (which is why the railway system goes to Sawankhalok city and not Sukhothai city) as its shown in Thailand states map. Also the state Kalasin was reestablished in 1947, after being dissolved in 1932. In 1972 the two states Phra Nakhon and Thonburi were merged to form the special administrative area of Bangkok, which combines the tasks of the provinces with that of a municipality, including having an elected governor.