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What are Thai Measurements?

Drew Noyes, Managing Director P.A.P.P.A. Co., Ltd. Legal and Visa Services 16.11.2009
 

The metric system was introduced into Thailand in 1923, and was made compulsory in 1947. However, in construction measurements you may hear "kubp" (from an extended thumb to small finger) and "sawg" (from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow).

 
 

 

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