| Whether it is a beach resort, adventure holiday, | | | | brand along with smart boutiques and busy street |
| exploring jungles or experiencing amazing wildlife | | | | stalls. Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest city |
| that your family require, Thailand can offer your | | | | was once the capital of the ancient Lanna |
| family a holiday of a lifetime. For adults to children | | | | kingdom. In the surrounding countryside there are |
| alike, Thailand can capture everyone's attention to | | | | elephant camps, where you can see these much |
| keep the whole family occupied. Why not Tailor | | | | loved creatures at work and play, and hire one |
| Make your own journey to encompass everything | | | | with a mahout to take you on a trek. There is |
| your family wish for? The Kingdom of Thailand | | | | much to see when trekking in the North, ranging |
| lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, making it a | | | | from the orchid farms and botanical gardens along |
| natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and | | | | the Mae Sa Valley to the towering splendour of |
| Southern China. Its shape and geography divide | | | | Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain and the |
| into four natural regions : the mountains and | | | | villages of the hill people and the handicraft |
| forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the | | | | centres of Sankhamphaeng where local artisans |
| Central Plains; the semi-arid farm lands of the | | | | work in silk, cotton, wood and silver. Thailand's |
| Northeast plateau and finaly the tropical islands | | | | national parks are usually accessible by road, and |
| and long coastline of the South. | | | | the most popular of these, Khao Yai, is just a |
| The mountainous North, with its profusion of | | | | three-hour drive from Bangkok. Khao Yai attracts |
| multi-coloured orchids, fascinating native | | | | a large number of visitors with its scenic beauty |
| handicrafts and winter temperatures are | | | | and abundant plant and animal life. |
| sufficiently cool to permit cultivation of temperate | | | | It covers four vegetation zones: evergreen |
| fruits such as strawberries and peaches. The | | | | rainforest, semi-evergreen, mixed deciduous, and |
| Central Plain, one of the world's most fertile rice | | | | hill evergreen forest, at altitudes from 100 metres |
| and fruit-growing areas, has a colourful traditional | | | | to 1,400 metres. In the South, Thale Ban National |
| culture and way of life combined with the sandy | | | | Park has large amounts of rainforest along the |
| beaches of the East Coast and vibrant | | | | Malaysian border. Hiking trails lead you through |
| cosmopolitan Bangkok. The southern | | | | spectacular limestone formations and the forest |
| peninsular,which boasts unspoiled beaches and | | | | abounds with birds, macaques, and gibbons. Khao |
| idyllic islands. For sightseeing and travel, Thailand | | | | Sok National Park in western Surat Thani is |
| has few equals. From dazzling temples and palaces | | | | connected to the Khlong Saen Wildlife Sanctuary |
| to awe-inspiring World Heritage Sites, timeless | | | | and together they form the largest tract of virgin |
| rural settlements to vibrant resort towns, idyllic | | | | forest in southern Thailand, with trails to scenic |
| beaches to national parks containing wild nature. | | | | caves and waterfalls. |
| The choice of where to go and what to see is | | | | No journey to the Land of Smiles would be |
| limitless. | | | | complete without a bit of relaxation time, visiting |
| Thailand has long been known for the rich | | | | some of the most beautiful oceanfront resorts in |
| diversity of its attractions, but the continuing | | | | the world. Dip into Hua Hin for golf, and horse |
| development of the Kingdom's tourism means | | | | riding on the beach. Ko Tao is very popular with |
| that there is still so much more waiting for you to | | | | families, here you can try you hand at scuba |
| discover. It's cuisine is recognised as one of the | | | | diving for beginners. Thailand can also offer over |
| world's healthiest. A profusion of fresh produce, | | | | 100 golf courses, so some of the family can have |
| fresh-caught fish and seafood with a balanced | | | | a fun filled day playing a few holes of golf while |
| complement of aromatic herbs and spices, | | | | the rest of the family can experience busy |
| wok-fried or grilled for a dish that is light, nutritious | | | | markets selling traditional local hand made |
| and bursting with flavour. Dishes from all of | | | | products weavers of cotton and silk, wood |
| Thailand's regions can be found in Bangkok, as well | | | | carvers and potters working in the local clay. |
| as fine dining at sophisticated restaurants of | | | | Travelling around Thailand is an experience like no |
| world-class quality. The city is one of Asia's great | | | | other and the exciting diversity of the country's |
| shopping experiences too, with gleaming modern | | | | natural heritage will guarantee a perfect adventure |
| malls and department stores with top international | | | | holiday for all of the family. |