Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia with coasts on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. It borders Myanmar(Burma) 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.

Cities

• Bangkok — Thailand's bustling, frenetic capital, known among the Thai as Krung Thep
• Ayutthaya — a historical city, UNESCO World Heritage Site and old capital of Siam
• Chiang Mai — de facto capital of Northern Thailand and the heart of Lanna culture
• Chiang Rai — gateway to the Golden Triangle, ethnic minorities and mountain trekkings
• Kanchanaburi — home of the Bridge over the River Kwai and numerous World War II museums
• Nakhon Ratchasima — largest city of the Isaan region
• Pattaya — one of the main tourist destinations, known for its rough nightlife
• Sukhothai — Thailand's first capital, still with amazing ruins
• Surat Thani — home of the Srivijaya Empire, gateway to the Samui archipelago

Other destinations

• Ko Chang — once a quiet island, now undergoing major tourism development
• Ko Lipe — small island in the middle of Tarutao National Park, amazingly unspoilt with great reefs and beaches
• Ko Pha Ngan — site of the famous Full Moon Party with miles of quiet coastline
• Ko Samet — the nearest island beach escape from Bangkok
• Ko Samui — comfortable, nature, and entertainment hippie mecca gone upmarket
• Khao Sok National Park — one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Thailand
• Khao Yai National Park — take a night time jeep safari spotting deer or visit the spectacular waterfalls
• Krabi Province — beach and watersports mecca in the south, includes Ao Nang, Rai Leh, Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta
• Phuket — the original Thai paradise island, now very developed but still with some beautiful beaches

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