A: Thailand lies on the geographical coordinates of 15° 0' 0" N, 100° 0' 0" E.

Latitude and Longitude of Thailand in other units:

More detail about Thailand

The Borders in Thailand are Very Risky

Thailand immediately borders a number of contentious countries. These include Burma, Laos and Cambodia. The borders between Thailand and these countries have become extremely tight over the years.

There are concerns over the border with Cambodia with regards to how it is divided. Thailand and Cambodia their own ideas as to where the boundaries between the two countries lie. This has prompted some concerned over the land mass between the two countries.

Also, there are some rebel groups from outside countries that have been attempting to get into Thailand. These include rebels that come from different communism forces.

There are many different people from Burma who are trying to get into Thailand as well. The country?s border with Burma is very tight as a means of making sure that all people who are trying to seek asylum in Thailand are going to be safe to accept. The controls have helped to get a little over one hundred thousand refugees to move from Burma into Thailand.

There are additional disputes on the border with Thailand and Laos. Much of this has to deal with the Mekong River. There are a number of islands in the river that are between Thailand and Laos. There have been border disputes over who occupies these lands.

Some camps are also found around the border with Burma. These camps are refugee camps. These feature people who are looking to attempt to enter Thailand as a means of escaping the country.

Also, health considerations have made border controls tight in Thailand. There are concerns about the potential of avian flu spreading into Thailand through other countries. Therefore, all people who try to enter Thailand through any border are going to be subjected to full medical tests to ensure that they do not try to spread illnesses into the country.