1 Thailand’s GDP per capita in 2005 of 2600 USD puts it well in the range of middle income economies, i.e. 880
to10,700 USD. However, the Greater Bangkok Area alone has more than 10 million people (out of 63 million) and an
average income that is about three-times the country average, yielding 80 bill. USD. This is comparable to the Czech
Republic or Hungary, just to mention respective figures for comparison.