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The attractions of Thailand are myriad – ruined cities,
ancient monasteries, Buddhist monks, colorful hill tribes, floating
markets, rave parties, dense rainforests, exotic wildlife, tropical
islands, golden beaches and pristine coral reefs. Then there’s
Bangkok, the most exuberant capital city in Southeast Asia, which
would justify a trip to Thailand all by itself.
The Thai people are famously hospitable, and Thailand was one of the
first corners of Southeast Asia to really open up to outsiders –
helped by the 19th-century king Rama IV, and his love of all things
Western. It was Rama IV who launched Thailand on the path to
modernization, and also persuaded his people to swap chopsticks for
knives and forks.
This travel smorgasbord has attracted everyone from backpackers to
billionaires, and visitors can find any level of comfort they desire,
from hippy hostels to five-star palaces. If anything, Thailand has
become more up market as a destination since its backpacker heyday,
with air-conditioning everywhere and almost every hotel offering Thai
massages and spa treatments.
As well as relaxation – and what could be more relaxing than a massage
on the beach? – Thailand is a place for adventure. The beaches and
islands of the south call out to scuba divers, rock-climbers and water
sports enthusiasts, while the dense jungles of the north are a natural
playground for trekkers and wildlife spotters. Try bathing under a
waterfall in an orchid-filled jungle clearing – you won't forget it.
Then there’s the cuisine – one of the world’s finest, and certainly
one of the spiciest. From fine restaurants to street stalls and night
markets, Thailand always seems to have a fork in its hand. Above all
else, though, Thailand is a place to feel at ease – stroll along the
sand, take tea with a monk, snorkel over a coral reef, and let the
stresses of modern life slowly slip away.
Explore Thailand
 Why
Visit Thailand?
Thailand
Travel Guide
Traveling
to Thailand
Thailand
things to see and do
Thailand
Shopping and nightlife
Thailand
Food and Drink
Getting
around Thailand
Bangkok
Travel Guide
Chiang
Mai Travel Guide
Ko
Lipe Travel Guide
Koh
Phi Phi Travel Guide
Ko
Phangan Travel Guide
Phuket
Travel Guide
Thailand
History, Language and Culture
Thailand
Weather, climate and geography
Thailand
Travel Tips
Thailand
Visa and Passport Requirements
Thailand Satellite View & Map
Thailand Visa Information
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