Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Malaysia  | Thailand  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Malaysia | Kingdom of Thailand |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | Bangkok |
Latitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ N | 15° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 112° 0′ 0″ E | 100° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km, and the total area of Thailand is 513,120 sq km. Malaysia is smaller than Thailand by 182,317 sq km. Malaysia is around 1.55 times smaller than Thailand.
Indicators | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 330,803 Sq km | 513,120 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 182,317 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 127,724 Sq Mile | 198,120 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 70,396 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 0.4 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuala Lumpur | Bangkok |
Demonyms  | Malaysian | Thai |
Official Languages  | Malay | Thai |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.5 % | 90 % |
The people of Malaysia are called Malaysian, and the people of Thailand are called Thai.
Indicators | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Malaysian ringgit | Thai Baht |
Currency Symbol  | MYR | THB |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +60 | +66 |
Internet TLD  | .my | .th, .ไทย |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MY | TH |
Indicators | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Negaraku | เพลงชาติไทย (Phleng Chat Thai) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Country | Glorify His Prestige |
National Animal  | Malayan Tiger | Elephant |
National Bird  | Rhinoceros Hornbill | Siamese Fireback |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | Golden Shower |
National Sport  | Sepak Takraw | Muay Thai |
National Colors  | Gold and black | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 9th January, 2025 | Thursday, 9th January, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:20 AM | 02:21 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Malaysia is [03:20 AM], [Thursday, 9th January, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Thailand is [02:21 AM], [Thursday, 9th January, 2025].
Malaysia is [ 59 minutes ] ahead of Thailand.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Malaysia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,308,525, and the total population of Thailand as of 2023 is estimated to be around 71,801,279.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Malaysia had 37,492,754 less people than Thailand.
The annual Population Growth in Malaysia is 1.31% and the annual population growth in Thailand is 0.32%.
Indicators | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 15.4 % | 12 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 77.6 % | 74.5 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.08 % | 13.5 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuala Lumpur | Bangkok |
Current Time | 03:20 AM | 02:21 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 25.29 Degree Celsius | 24.65 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree | 1.36 km/hr, 149 Degree |
Humidity  | 94 % | 55 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) | 1.32 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 170.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 69.8 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (73.7 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) | Diabetes mellitus ( 27 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 13.9 (people per 100K population) | 25.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 8.83 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.13 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Malaysia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 115 people per 100,000 people in Malaysia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 73.7 people per 100,000 people in Thailand, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Malaysia, spent [ 4.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Thailand, spent [ 5.16% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Malaysia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 29.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 15.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 7.85 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Malaysia, are 1.44 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Thailand.
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