Reference Service
The following is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the United States covering a wide range of topics. [Available in English only.]
If you do not find the answer to your question here, please submit a reference query to our team of Reference Specialists.
Q: Do I need a visa to travel to the United States?
Q: Where can I obtain tourist information?
Q: What's the weather like where I'm going?
Q: How can I find a brief summary of facts about the United States?
Q: How many stars and stripes are on the U.S. flag?
Q: How many States are there in the U.S?
Q: What is Puerto Rico if it isn't a state?
Q: What are the Postal Abbreviations for the U.S. states and territories?
Q: How can I find out the zip code of an address in the U.S.?
Q: What are the dates of public holidays in the United States?
Q: How can I trace someone in the United States?
Q: How can I contact living former presidents: President Gerald Ford, President Jimmy Carter, President Bill Clinton, and President George Bush?
Q: What is the text of the U.S. Constitution?
Q: How can I obtain a copy of U.S. government publications on U.S. history?
Q: I need to do a report on American lives and culture, please provide me the websites and information.
Q: What is the current population of the U.S.?
Q: What is the U.S. Minimum Wage Rate?
Q: How can I find the most current U.S. GDP and other key economic statistics?
Q: I want to do research on the U.S. Government. How is the U.S. Government organized?
Q: How can I find list of all U.S. Government Directories?
Q: How many presidents has the United States had?
Q: How do I send a letter to President Bush ?
Q: Who are the Secretaries of President Bush’s Cabinet?
Q: Where can I find information about the U.S. Congress?
Q: How many members of Congress are there, and how long are their terms of office?
Q: How does a bill become a law in the U.S.?
Q: Why is the Donkey a symbol of the Democratic Party? And why is the Elephant a symbol of Republican Party?
Q: Where can I find information on the U.S. Elections?
U.S. Education & Studying in the U.S.:
Q: Where can I find general information on U.S. Education?
Q: Where can I obtain a copy of an e-journal on “College and University Education in the United States” in Thai?
Q: I would like to study in the United States- What do I do?
Q: Where can I learn about Study in USA pre-departure orientation programs in Thailand?
Q: Where can I find out about accredited institutions?
Q: Where can I find the information on loans for international students?
Q: Where can I find the information on TOEFL and GMAT?
Thailand-U.S. Relations (Bilateral Issues):
Q: When was the American Embassy in Bangkok built?
Q: Who were the previous American Ambassadors to Thailand?
Q: How can I find a brief report on Thai-U.S. Relations?
Q: Where can I find information on the Number of Thai Students in the U.S.?
Information on U.S. policies in domestic and international affairs provided upon request via phone, fax, mail, e-mail, and in person by appointment.
Mailing Address:
Information Resource Center
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Bangkok 10330
Telephone: +66-2-205-4000
Fax: +66-2-650-8918
Email: irc@state.gov
