The Kingdom of Thailand, known for decades as Siam, offers visitors the choice of everything from pristine beaches to ancient cities. Cultural attractions such as temples, palaces and archaeological sites abound. Exotic scenery is everywhere; and Thailand boasts some of the best beach resorts anywhere in the world. Thailand is also known as The Land of Smiles: the people are friendly and have a rich and colourful heritage that is reflected in many festivals throughout the year.
Bangkok is Thailand's vibrant
capital city and is where you'll
find the past, present and future
living in harmony. Known as the
~Venice of the East~ it is a
national treasure trove with its
Buddhist temples, palaces, floating
markets, gleaming skyscrapers and
legendary shopping and nightlife.
Northern Thailand offers the visitor
secluded jungle, exotic rivers,
mysterious hill tribes and unusual
temples. The North is the birthplace
of the earliest Thai civilization
and has many sites of cultural and
archaeological interest.
The city of Chiang Mai makes an excellent base for visiting ethnic tribes, soft adventure and shopping. Further north, Chiang Rai offers rafting, trekking and tours of tribal villages.
