Statistical Yearbook Thailand 2012

Agriculture: Thailand is the world’s no. 1 exporter of rice, rice is the most important crop, with 36 % export, however, the other crops, namely rubber, vegetable and fruit are also exported. Thailand is as well famous in livestock, i.e. cow, pig, poultry, fresh water fish, and marine fishery. Industry: Agro-industry, textile, electric appliance and automobiles are Thai outstanding industrial exports. Tourism makes up a very high income of Thailand due to an existence of many tourist attractions and best service of the luxurious hotels in every part of the country, especially in Bangkok, Pattaya, Andaman Sea coast in the southern region and Chiang Mai province in the northern region. Natural resources: It has the important natural resources, such as limestone, gypsum, glass sand, marble, tin and natural gas, etc. Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://th.wikipedia.org) - 18 -