The ancient kingdom of Thailand is sometimes called the rice grannary of Southeast Asia. In recent decades Thailand was the only country that was able to export large quantities of rice to other countries year after year.
Most travellers retain in their memory different impressions of the place they have visited.
Some are impressed by the hospitality of its people. Some are struck by the scenic beauty. Others fall in love with specific local cultures or with the food. All these feelings can be experienced in Thailand. Thailand, formerly known as Siam, occupies a small area on this globe, but its history is immense.