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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.
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The culture and people of Thailand is heavily influenced by Buddhism. Other influences have included Brahmanism...
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How to get there: There are many ways to get to Thailand but almost all tourists go by airplanes to Bangkok, the busiest international airport gateway in Asia...
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The Kingdom of Thailand, known for decades as Siam, offers visitors the choice of everything from pristine beaches to ancient cities. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Samui are top destinations in Thailand...
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Weather & climate: Thailand can best be described as tropical and humid for the majority of the country during most of...
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Get a visa If you're entering Thailand by air for tourism purposes, you're eligible for a free 30-day stay in Thailand...
Phuket offers sun-drenched beaches, coral reefs and picturesque fishing villages along with a large choice of accommodation from international resorts to high-end boutique hotels. Here you will find world class diving in the Andaman Sea, championship golf and unique local activities such as elephant trekking. Pristine waters and excellent snorkeling and kayaking in the nearby Phi Phi Islands make them an attractive daytrip or extension of your stay in the Phuket area. |
