The booming, bustling capital and the quieter, charming center of Northern Thailand both offer culture, history, architecture, great food and lots of diversions.
Cost of living is cheap
Thailand's known to host the friendlist people in the world. It's not called the 'land of smiles' for nothing!
The best food in the world at the cheapest prices
Thai massages are the best. They're cheap.
There's a rich cultural heritage. There's so much to look at, and you can learn as little or as much as you like.
Flights are the easiest thing in the world: their frequent, cheap and there are airports dotted around all over the place!
Great starting point for the rest of SE Asia – Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam are all close by and easily accessible
Get an absolute soaking at the Songkran festival in April
Feel a bit homesick? You can still grab yourself a McDonalds...! (But why you'd ever want one when you can have noodles galore is beyond us!) *wink*
Shopping, shopping and more shopping – and don't forget the floating markets!
Find out more about Thailand's Buddhist heritage – for the culture vultures
Crazy nightlife, if you want to let your hair down!
Sunshine all year round, which is what we like to see!