Thailand
Known as the “Land of Smiles”, Thailand is South East Asia’s primary visitor destination. Bordered by Myanmar to the north-west, Laos to the north-east, Cambodia to the south-east, and Malaysia to the south, Thailand is at the heart of South East Asia. With this strategic location, a modern infrastructure and a rich cultural background, Thailand offers unique experiences, making it a destination of choice for holiday, business travel and meetings and incentives events. The country is famous for its legendary hospitality and service-minded culture. Whether for pleasure, or as an incentive destination, visitors will discover a nation that is awe-inspiring.
The country’s most notable draws are the Grand Palace; a seascape that contains karsts towering out of the water in Krabi province; hundreds of tropical islands in national park areas such as Phang Nga Bay and Tarutao; and an abundance of rainforests and jungles. Bangkok has soaring skyscrapers that stand near to ancient temples and dining and retail opportunities that are among the most sophisticated on the planet. Beyond Bangkok in the central region, visitors will find lush green rice paddies that carpet endless flat plains in a landscape dotted with tiny villages. Further afield, white sandy beaches and acres of coconut palms and rubber plantations lace the southern and eastern Gulf provinces. Adventure pursuits of all forms exist, such as trekking to remote mountain hill tribe villages, climbing limestone cliffs, or hot air ballooning over the rugged hills of Chiang Mai. It is not possible to mention Thailand without discussing the country’s renowned cuisine. Visitors will be surprised that Thai food is very complex with vast regional differences and different levels of heat depending on the location. Visitors to Thailand will certainly find something to suit every palate.
And last but not least the Icons of Thailand: the elephants, the muay thai, the “wai” to welcome you, the tuktuk, the thai massage and the spices.