The Thais drive a hard bargain in the market, but the rewards are worth it. Silks, jewelry, pottery and even furniture that can be shipped back home are of fine quality. An elephant umbrella stand from Thailand will make you the envy of your friends. Bangkok boasts two of the most esteemed hotels in the world - the Oriental and the Regent. There is no better living.
Synthetic material is unknown in the hotels' opulent suites.
Furniture carved of indigenous wood commands the living area. Huge beds covered in the finest textures guarantee the weary traveler a good night's sleep. A beautiful desk area invites one to write a letter on the sophisticated hotel stationary, which you will take home to use again. The hotels' enormous bathrooms are tiled in seductive shades and elaborate fixtures leap from the Jacuzzi, sink and shower. The comprehensive Thailand Travel Guide main page has links to just about anything you need to know about the country, such as information on passport and visas, touring, dining, shopping and transportation.