Even with rapid development, the expansion of tourism and Bangkok s notorious traffic woes, the country remains our first love and is still a wonderful place to visit both for first time travelers to the region as well as for old Asia hands. There are few places where the visitor is so taken by the exotic and yet feels at home so quickly.
Laughter is everywhere a kindly joyous laughter that embraces life.
The soft tropical heat, the vivid colors, the frenzy of strange sounds and aromas have delighted the senses of travelers for centuries. We return to Siam as often as we can, though sometimes only in our dreams. Here are delights for both the sedate traveler seeking luxury and a leisurely pace as well as for the more physically active who wish to trek the northern hills and explore the southern rainforest. Thailand offers elegant ruins, elephant safaris, classical dance, tropical rainforests, exquisite handicrafts and a wide array of exotic people, all within easy reach of world class resorts. And the beaches are some of the world s loveliest.