Cosmopolitan Bangkok
One of the world’s most vibrant and intriguing cities, Bangkok is both a destination in itself and the perfect base from which to explore the central region.

From the stately Grand Palace and myriad temples to the hustle and bustle of riverine life and colorful street markets, the capital is a wonderland waiting for you to discover.

Excursions away from the city lead to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya and the legendary Bridge over the River Kwai. Add a round of golf or a spa treatment into your personalized holiday programme and you have the base for a memorable vacation.

The Central Plains
Tracing these myriad waterways by boat takes one into Thailand's true heart, not visible from roads and highways. The picturesque river landscape is a 'living museum' of Thai tradition and way of life. It explains nearly everything Thai, from food to festivals, to basic values. It is on the waterways that one discovers the real Thailand.

The waterways are the stage for Thailand's principal festivals. At Loy Krathong -- 'festival of lights', on the November full moon night -- candle-lit banana-leaf boats are floated on water to whisk away bad luck. The grandest celebration of all is the Royal Barge Procession -- held only on auspicious occasions, when 51 barges accompany the Royal Family to present robes to monks at Wat Arun -- Temple of Dawn.

Gulf of Thailand
Water sports, golf, island hopping, shopping and entertainment - or if you prefer, a hammock under a palm tree on a sandy beach, where you can laze away the day with a cool drink and a good book - the beach resorts on either side of the Gulf of Thailand have them in abundance.

Pattaya and Rayong make up the ‘Asian Riviera’ adding a vibrant nightlife with superb dining, discos and cabarets to fun in the sun; while Hua Hin and Cha Am, on the ‘Sunshine Coast, offer beach life at a more relaxed pace with tours to a Summer Palace, golf on championships courses and a world-renowned Spa in which to revitalize yourself. Choose the options that suit you and you’ll have a holiday to remember forever.

The Mountainous North
The region that is now Northern Thailand was once the centre of an ancient kingdom known as Lanna -- 'land of a million rice fields'. Cocooned from the outside world by mountains, the Lanna Thai kingdom was able to develop at leisure, undisturbed by the wider world.

The North developed its own art forms, music and dance which enchant and their gracefulness. Lanna Thai cultural splendour permeates all aspects of the Northern Thai lifestyle including traditional architecture, arts and crafts -- religious and secular, costumes, folk crafts and entertainment.

I-San - Northeastern Thailand
Bounded by forested escarpments in the west and south, and the Mekong River in the north and east, I-San boasts large cities but has a rural heart. Farming is the predominant means of sustaining a livelihood in this part of Thailand.

Village life still follows the seasons, the rhythms of agriculture and their related festivals. Sandstone temple complexes and monuments, so called “Palaces of the Gods”, are built in the Khmer architectural style found throughout I-San.

Southern Thailand
Beaches chosen for Hollywood movies, limestone towers jutting from azure seas, and bays speckled with uninhabited islands, the South offers all this and more. Island hopping, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, canoeing, there’s action aplenty for the whole family.

But, if you just want to "get away from it all", there are thousands of tiny coves and islands where you can listen to the waves lapping your own deserted beach on a starlit night, without a care in the world.

The “Par-fect” Time in Thailand
For the golfer, there are challenging courses across Thailand designed by such luminaries as Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones Jr, Pete Dye, and Greg Norman. No matter what your handicap, we guarantee you’ll have a fun day out.

Spa Capital of Asia
Thailand offers travelers some of the finest spas in Asia and there are sufficient spas in Bangkok to meet every need, whether it is simply for a massage or for a far more rejuvenating and complex treatment. The wide availability of Thai massage helps ease pent-up stress. There is also pampering and holistic healing at some of the planet's best spas.

Enjoy a professional spa therapy or a day of unequalled pampering and allow your body and mind to relax with a soothing massage or aromatherapy in an atmosphere of solid comfort with soft, beautiful music. You will leave with renewed strength, enhanced beauty and a refreshed spirit.

Shopping Paradise
The contemporary City of Angels brims over with world-class attractions, shopping and entertainment. At some of Asia's biggest malls, the stores stock brands both global and homegrown.

The individualist character of every Thai (a word that means 'free') leads not just to myriad hawkers, but to stand-alone boutiques and venues popping up in the most unexpected places.

Kitchen of the World
Building on the remarkable popularity of Thai gastronomy abroad, Bangkok restaurants cook up both authentic and innovative versions of local delicacies.

In an incredibly diverse dining scene, celebrated chefs bring culinary skills from all continents to this gourmet paradise. Chinese, Japanese and Italian restaurants number in the hundreds, alongside dozens of other national cuisines.