Thailand's economy is heavily agricultural.
Rice is the main crop and rubber, teak, and tin are also valuable commodities.
Thai is the official language and the country is a constitutional monarchy. Theft and Crime Petty crime, especially pickpocketing, is common in all areas so travellers should take precaution to ensure documents, money and valuables are secure. Do not accept food or drink from strangers as it may be drugged. Drugs Use or possession of all narcotics, including marijuana, is illegal in Thailand. Authorities will prosecute offenders, regardless of the amounts of drugs involved.