Thailand (Capital: Bangkok)
Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage.
Political features
- Located in the centre of mainland Southeast Asia and a founding member of ASEAN.
- Bordering countries: Myanmar (West), Laos (North and East), Cambodia (Southeast), and Malaysia (South).
- Bordering water bodies: Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea.
Geographical features
- Highest peak: Doi Inthanon.
- Major rivers: Chao Phraya and Mekong
- Kra Isthmus connects Malay Peninsula with Asian mainland.
- World’s largest producer of natural rubber.
