The country is divided into 75 provinces, excluding Bangkok Metropolis. Each province, which is administered by an appointed governor, is sub-divided into districts, sub-districts or tambons (groups of villages) and villages.The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is administered by an elected governor and is divided into 50 districts.
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1.2 Society and Economy
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Population and Employment
The total population of Thailand increased from 55.8 million in 1990 to 60.6 million in 1997 and it was estimated to be 61.2 million in 1998. The numbers of male and female population are just nearly the same (Chart 1.2).
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| Chart 1.2 Population Pyramid of Thailand : 1990 and 1998
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Source : National Economic and Social Development Board.
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