Thailand

Map of Thailand


Population: 66.7 million

Urban Population: 34%

Major Ethnic and Linguistic Groups:Thai - 75%
Chinese - 14%

Religions: Buddhist - 94.6%
Muslim - 4.6%
Christian - 0.7%

Population Growth Rate:0.566%

Life Expectancy: 73.6 years

Infant Mortality: 16.39 per 1,000 live births

Maternal Mortality Rate: 110 per 100,000 live births

GDP Per Capita: $8,700

Percentage of Literate Adult Males: 94.9%

Percentage of Literate Adult Females: 90.5%

Percentage Population With Access
To Safe Drinking Water
:
98%

Links: www.raksthai.org

Country Description:

CARE’s work in Thailand began in 1979, initially responding to the Cambodian refugee influx along Thailand’s borders. The Raks Thai Foundation (the local name of CARE in Thailand) became a member of CARE International in January 2003, becoming the first CARE member from a developing country.


Project Information

Project NameProject CountryProject Type
Integrated Natural Resources ConservationThailandDevelopment
Improving Reproductive Health among Young Burmese Migrant WorkersThailandDevelopment


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