Thailand is often referred to as "The Land Of Smiles", as first time travelers are often captivated by the friendly smiles of the local Thais. Little known to tourists, more often than not there is something more behind the smile than just a welcoming gesture. A more sinister side to Thailand that is not advertised in the travel brochures, and most tourists may never experience this during their short visits. For the most part, tourists are treated quite well in Thailand, aside from falling victim to two tier pricing that can have foreigners expected to pay as much as five times greater fees than Thais.