| Thailand is one of the most accessible and well | | | | Myanmar, Malaysia and Tibet have ended up in |
| known countries in South East Asia. | | | | Thailand, leading to a diverse mixture of people and |
| Sun seekers lie on the beaches on one of Thailands | | | | cultures. Buddhism came to Thailand from India in the |
| many beautiful tropical islands, backpackers explore | | | | second or third century BC and has become the |
| Thailands culture and Westerners who stay long term | | | | predominant religion but there is also a strong Muslim |
| hang out in Bangkok or work in one of Thailands | | | | community. |
| tourist resorts. | | | | Thais are very proud of their King. The easy going |
| Tourism in Thailand has been heavily promoted by | | | | attitude of the people in Thailand has led to Thailand |
| the Tourism Authority Thailand. Tourism in Thailand is | | | | being known as the Land of Smiles. Thais tend to be |
| well organized and the attractions are easily | | | | pleasant and friendly, and used to tourists. English is |
| accessible. Increasing numbers of tourists from the | | | | now taught in schools so many young Thais speak |
| West are visiting amazing. | | | | some English. |
| It has varied attractions including interesting and | | | | Thailand is part of South East Asia and borders Laos, |
| cultured cities historical parks with stunning | | | | Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia. Refugees from |
| monuments and temples from ancient Siam national | | | | Myanmar live in settlements in Thailand. Thailands hill |
| parks of outstanding natural beauty, wildlife | | | | tribes in the north consist of different ethnic groups |
| sanctuaries, tropical islands, beaches, and tasty food | | | | and sea gypsies live on the islands in the south. |
| and meditation retreats. | | | | There are border crossings between Thailand and her |
| The Kingdom of Thailand, which used to be called | | | | neighbouring countries, allowing travellers to cross by |
| Siam until 1939, has never been colonized by the | | | | land. Thailand is a good place to start a trip to South |
| West and therefore does not have the same | | | | East Asia as it is very easy going well set up for |
| resentment towards foreigners that is experienced in | | | | tourists and it is possible to get visas for other |
| some other countries. Thailand is an interesting | | | | countries in Bangkok. |
| country to visit historically and culturally with | | | | Thailand is shaped like an elephant, with the northern |
| impressive ruins from ancient empires in Thailand. It | | | | region being the ears and head, and the southern gulf |
| was invaded by the Burmese and was under Khmer | | | | being the trunk. The Siamese elephant is a national |
| control for some time. | | | | emblem and there are still some wild elephants left in |
| People from other areas such as China, Laos, | | | | Thailand. |