| Thailand is one of the most beautiful and culturally | | | | Gourmets will love the many varieties of sea food. |
| diverse areas in Southeast Asia. Because it was | | | | Many travelers also come here for an adventurous |
| never colonized, it retains much of its original culture. | | | | vacation. Thailand offers aquatic sports for all ages, |
| The people of Thailand are very friendly and | | | | including scuba diving, snorkeling, wind-surfing and |
| hospitable. There is no language barrier because the | | | | water-skiing. Afterwards, tourists can relax on the |
| staff speaks English and other European languages in | | | | beautiful beaches, sipping their favorite cool drink in |
| most of the hotels, restaurants and tourist places. | | | | good company. |
| There are many different modes of transportation in | | | | Thailand offers something to every traveler: |
| Thailand. Tourists can hire a taxi, take a bus, ride on | | | | Phuket is known for its exotic islands and beautiful |
| a train, rent a car or motorcycle or hike on foot | | | | beaches. Tourists can sunbathe on the beach, relax |
| through the beautiful countryside. The most | | | | around a hotel pool or go on a number of popular |
| interesting ride is the Tuk-Tuk, a three wheel bike, | | | | excursions. Phuket's nightlife is very lively. The |
| which provides a fantastic open air ride around any | | | | multi-cuisine restaurants and bars are always filled |
| city. | | | | with tourists. |
| Thailand means "the land of the free", and is blessed | | | | Chiang Mai is a combination of modern city life and |
| with three seasons. Summers runs from February to | | | | old village charm. Tourists can visit a working elephant |
| May. The rainy season extends from June to | | | | camp, the Mae Sa Waterfall and an Orchid Farm. |
| October. The cold season lasts from November to | | | | There are temples which are close to 700 years old. |
| January. Many people vacation in Thailand during | | | | The Doi Suthep monastery sits on the top of a |
| December and January to get away from the cold in | | | | mountain 3500 feet above sea level, overlooking the |
| their countries over Christmas and New Year's. | | | | fertile valley embracing Chiang Mai. The monastery is |
| Thailand has vacationers from all over the world. | | | | famous for its many holy relics of the Lord Buddha. |
| Thailand has a very diverse geography. Tropical | | | | Chiang Mai's night bazaar is a favorite shopping place |
| islands are found in the southern peninsula. There are | | | | of tourists. Almost anything can be bought there at |
| many beautiful beaches surrounded by clear, blue | | | | bargain prices. |
| waters on one side and tropical jungle on the other. | | | | In Chiang Rai, tourists can see the local hill tribe |
| The people here are involved in rubber cultivation, tin | | | | villages of the Akha and Yao. They can also see the |
| mining, and fishing. In the central part of Thailand are | | | | ruins of Chiang Saen, Mae Sai and the Golden |
| paddy fields, farms and many varieties of edible | | | | Triangle. The triangle is where the borders of Burma, |
| fruits. Here, too, are the ancient ruins of Ayuthaya, | | | | Thailand and Laos meet. Together with Chiang Mai, |
| the royal capital of the kingdom of Siam, and | | | | the city sits in one of the artistic and religious centers |
| Sukhothai. The mountains and forests of Thailand are | | | | in Thailand. |
| in the north. Many different tribes are located in the | | | | Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. The name means |
| mountains. Tourists can visit them from boats or by | | | | "city of angels." Bangkok is a centre of commercial, |
| crossing the rail road lines over the famous river | | | | industrial and cultural activities. The Grand Palace; Wat |
| Kwai. They can also see unusual native handicrafts | | | | Phra Keo, which houses the Emerald Buddha; and |
| and multicolored orchids. The northeast plateau is | | | | Dusit Maha Prasat Hall are three of Bangkok's largest |
| famous for its rich archaeological and anthropological | | | | attractions. Here tourists can see large, gleaming |
| findings. | | | | golden spires, soaring roofs, intricate paintings and |
| Thailand is the perfect vacation spot for those | | | | ornate statues. |
| seeking a romantic getaway or who want to shop. | | | | |