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THAILAND

Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia with coasts on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand that borders Myanmar to the north-west, Laos to the north-east, Cambodia to the south-east and Malaysia to the south. With great food, a tropical climate, fascinating culture and great beaches, Thailand is a magnet for travellers the world over. You can find almost anything here: thick jungle as green as can be, crystal blue beaches that feel more like a warm bath than a swim in the ocean and food that can curl your nose hairs while tap dancing across your taste buds. Exotic, yet safe; cheap, yet equipped with every modern amenity you need, there is something for every interest and every price bracket, from beach front backpacker bungalows to some of the best luxury hotels in the world. And despite the heavy flow of tourism, Thailand retains its quintessential Thainess, with a culture and history all its own and a carefree people famed for their smiles and their fun-seeking sanuk lifestyle.

Thailand is largely tropical, so it's hot and humid all year around with temperatures in the 28-35°C range (82-95°F), a degree of relief provided only in the mountains in the far north of Thailand. Thailand's people are largely Thais, although there are significant minorities of Chinese and assimilated Thai-Chinese throughout the country, Muslims in the south near the Malaysian border and hill tribes such as the Karen and the Hmong in the north of the country.

Her capital Bangkok is one of Asia's largest hubs as well as the busiest airport in Southeast Asia; practically every airline that flies to Asia also flies to Bangkok, meaning competition is stiff and prices are low. There are also international flights directly to/from Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai and Udon Thani. Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are excellent for catching flights into Thailand, with flights into several of these smaller Thai cities. Below are the tourist attractons:

Bangkok ~ Chao Phraya river, War Arun temple, Temple of Sleeping Buddha, Floating Market, Wat Indraviharn Standing Buddha, Grand Palace, Four Faced Buddha Erawan Shrine, Pratunam shopping, Wat Phra Kaew Emerald Buddha, Erawan Museum, Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Yaowarat Chinatown, Safari World, MBK Mahboonkrong Center, Noong Nooch Village, Snake farm, Dreamworld Theme Park, Crocodile Farm, Wat Traimit Golden Buddha temple, Siam Park, Wat Pho temple of Reclining Buddha

Pattaya ~ Pattaya city, Alcazar Gayshow, Elephant show, Koh Larn Coral Island, Tiffany Gayshow, Pattaya Walking Street, Chonburi Buddha Mountain

Phuket ~ Kata Beach, Phuket town, Karon Beach, Phuket island, Patong Nightlife, Bangla Road, Wat Chalong Monastery, Cashewnut factory, Fantasea Cultural Theme Park, Simon Cabaret show, Phromthep Cape, Phi Phi Island, Loh Samah Bay, Maya Beach, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, Pileh Cove, Phang Nga James Bond Island, Wat Suwannakuha, Khao Ping Gan, Coral Island

Krabi ~ Poda Island, Wat Tum Sua Tiger Cave Temple, Krabi Island, Duck Noodle, Similan Island

Chiangmai ~ Royal Flora Garden, Khantoke dinner, Lanna Style show, Elephant Camp, Ob Khan National Park, Night Market, Zoo Aquarium, Hill Tribe Villages, Orchid & Butterfly farm, Wat Phra Singha & Mae Ping river

Chiangrai ~ Monkey Show, Snake Fighting, Songkarn Festival, Hot Springs, Rong Khum White Temple, Golden Triangle, Mae Sai

Most visitors come to Thailand for its stunning beaches and islands. Over the past decade or so, the popularity of golf in Thailand has escalated; played both by local Thais and visiting foreign tourists and expatriates. Thailand is a shopper's paradise and many visitors to Bangkok in particular end up spending much of their time in the countless markets and malls. Particularly good buys are clothing, both cheap locally produced streetwear and fancy Thai silk, and all sorts of handicrafts. A Thai speciality are the night markets found in almost every town, the largest and best-known of which are in Bangkok and the Night Bazaar in Chiang Rai and Pattaya. Here a variety of vendors from designers to handicraft sellers have stalls selling goods which cannot normally be found in malls and day markets. Most night markets also have large open air food courts attached. The food alone is really reason enough for a trip to Thailand. Curries, fruit shakes, stir fries, fresh fish made a zillion ways.

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