Visitors need to have a good idea about the country before planning the vacation or tour.

Topography: Thailand divided into 4 natural regions.

• The mountainous North, with multi-colored famous orchids, fascinating native handicrafts, fresh garden pick fruits like strawberries and peaches.

• The high Northeast Plateau, with many anthropological mysteries.

• The Central Plain, fertile rice and fruit-growing areas. Traditional culture simple way of life, sandy beaches of the East Coast and vibrant cosmopolitan Bangkok.

• The peninsular South with unspoiled beaches and islands complement. Other economic activities like Tin mining, Rubber cultivation and Fishing, are also in this region.

Thais are respected for their friendliness and hospitality. 62 million citizens of Thailand are ethnic Thai, many originates from China, India and elsewhere. Almost 7 million reside in the capital city of Bangkok.

Spoken and written Thai language is not understandable by casual visitor. But English is widely understood. Hotels, shops and restaurants in major tourist destinations, use English. Thai-English road and street signs are in all the cities and tourist places.

The kingdom of Thailand , making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. It is divide into four natural regions

1. Mountains and forests of the North;
2. Rice fields of the Central Plains;
3. Farm lands of the Northeast plateau;
4. Tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula South.

Bangkok is the capital city and center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Royal Family, with His Majesty the King recognized as Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder of the Buddhist religion stay here.

Thailand embraces a rich diversity of cultures and traditions history, tropical climate and renowned hospitality. Thailand is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for international visitors.

For further information visit http://www.tourismthailand.org/about-thailand/