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Bangkok Quick Facts — The Essentials at a Glance

Updated 2026 · Totally Bangkok

A one-page reference of the numbers and basics every Bangkok visitor should know.

Population & size

Bangkok proper: around 10.7 million people; the greater metropolitan area: over 17 million — one of the world's largest urban agglomerations.

ICT (Indochina Time), UTC+7, no daylight saving adjustments — consistent year-round.

Thai is the official language; English is widely spoken in tourist areas, hotels, and malls, less so in local neighbourhoods and markets.

Thai Baht (THB); see the currency guide for notes, coins, and exchange tips.

220V/50Hz; Type A and Type C sockets; see the electricity guide for adapter details.

191 (police/general emergency), 1155 (Tourist Police, English-speaking), 1669 (medical emergency).

This guide is a starting point — we expand every guide with more detail, photos and maps as the site grows. Check the news board for what's new.