| Thailand is nestled between the Andaman Sea and | | | | of ancient temples lie in the valleys and plains |
| the Gulf of Thailand, bordering Myanmar, Laos and | | | | flanked by tree lined mountains populated, not |
| Cambodia. It is exotic yet accessible, with | | | | only by northern Thais, but also by ethnic |
| something for every visitor. Relax on white sand | | | | minorities with their own languages, dress and |
| beaches, hike through vast areas of tropical | | | | traditions. Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are the two |
| forest, or live it up in the humming capital of | | | | most visited towns and both serve as a good |
| Bangkok. | | | | base to explore this beautiful and remote part of |
| There is much for you to discover in Thailand. | | | | Asia. |
| The country offers a huge range of new | | | | At the other end of the country along the miles |
| experiences in sights, sounds, tastes, and outlook. | | | | and miles of coastline you can find some of the |
| But different as it may be from your home, | | | | best beaches in the world. There are choices for |
| Thailand is probably the easiest exotic country for | | | | all tastes and budgets. Phuket is sophisticated and |
| visitors. The people are friendly, leisure activities | | | | developed with not only great beaches but also a |
| are well organized, the food is great and you | | | | plethora of opportunities for sailing, diving, golf and |
| receive excellent value for money. | | | | fishing. Whether you want peace and quiet or |
| Thailand is nestled between the Andaman Sea and | | | | music and action, in Phuket it's always only a short |
| the Gulf of Thailand, bordering Myanmar, Laos and | | | | distance away. Nearby Krabi is perfect for a |
| Cambodia. It is exotic yet accessible, with | | | | family holiday with beautiful white sand and |
| something for every visitor. Relax on white sand | | | | dramatic limestone scenery. |
| beaches, hike through vast areas of tropical | | | | In the Gulf of Thailand Koh Samui provides a |
| forest, or live it up in the humming capital of | | | | world class alternative with a wider range of |
| Bangkok. | | | | cheaper accommodation. Nearby Koh Phangan is |
| There is much for you to discover in Thailand. | | | | still comparatively basic and budget travelers |
| The country offers a huge range of new | | | | enjoy the peace and quiet of what, at times, |
| experiences in sights, sounds, tastes, and outlook. | | | | resembles paradise. Further away, near Cambodia, |
| But different as it may be from your home, | | | | Koh Chang is also very quiet. If you want a beach |
| Thailand is probably the easiest exotic country for | | | | resort with attitude, then head to Pattaya. Some |
| visitors. The people are friendly, leisure activities | | | | love it, some hate it but it is never short of |
| are well organized, the food is great and you | | | | energy. |
| receive excellent value for money. | | | | Throughout Thailand one is never far away from |
| One of the great things about Thailand for the | | | | history and its legacy. The ancient capitals of |
| traveller is the variety of places to visit. From the | | | | Sukothai and Ayuthaya are both remnants of a |
| urban chaos of Bangkok, to the beautiful | | | | glorious past. Through Isaan there are hundreds |
| mountains of the north, to the amazing beaches | | | | of examples of the power of the Khmer empire |
| and islands of the coast Thailand offers the visitor | | | | of Angkor. Both Phanam Rung in Buriram and |
| a wide range of alternatives when choosing a | | | | Phimai in Korat are as good examples of |
| vacation. | | | | Angkorian architecture as one can find. |
| Most visitors arrive first in Bangkok. Despite the | | | | West of Bangkok is Kanchanaburi and the |
| heat, traffic, pollution and crowds Bangkok has a | | | | famous, if tragic, Bridge over the River Kwai. Built |
| lot to offer in the way of tourist attractions. The | | | | by slave labour and allied prisoners during the |
| old town around the Royal Palace is the cultural | | | | Japanese occupation of World War II, it is a |
| heart of Thailand and is full of temples markets | | | | somber reminder of recent history and the |
| and traditional shop house architecture. The centre | | | | suffering of war. Around Kanchanaburi there is |
| of Bangkok with its towering skyscrapers, | | | | also beautiful mountain countryside and waterfalls. |
| gleaming department stores and luxury hotels is | | | | Whether you are a history enthusiast, a water |
| not only the business district but also the main | | | | baby, a party animal or just in need of peace and |
| entertainment area. Bangkok is a truly | | | | quiet the odds are in your favour that |
| cosmopolitan city fueled by an unparalleled energy. | | | | somewhere in Thailand you can find what you |
| The north of Thailand is very different. Ancient | | | | want. |
| and beautiful towns dotted with the golden roofs | | | | |