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Krungthep, Maha Nakorn, Amorn Ratanakosindra, Mahindra Ayudhya, Mahadilokpop Noparatana Rajdhani, Burirom, Udom Ratchanivej Mahastan, Amorn Pimarn Avatarn Satit, Sakkatultiya Vishnukarm Prasit - Krung Thep for short, and more commonly known as Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. The city is also often referred to as the "City of Angels", and it certainly offers some heavenly attractions.

At under 150 km from the capital, Pattaya is known as Bangkok's seaside playground. It has the rare distinction of being both a beach destination and a fully fledged city. This paradoxical status ensures the availability of all the comforts and entertainment facilities of a major metropolis plus all the delights of sun, sea, sand and more.

Serene sunsets, seemingly endless golden beaches, luxurious tropical resorts and hotels, a rich and varied cuisine, activities galore both on land and in the water, rejuvenating spas and a vibrant nightlife - who could ask for more in a holiday destination? And Phuket has it all - in spades. Although still suffering slightly from the effects of the deadly the Tsunami which hit Phuket in December 2004, the island city has worked hard to get back on track and is now set once more to take its rightful place as the number one resort destination in Thailand, if not the whole of Asia. And with good reason.

With its Royal connections, sense of history and laid-back charm, Hua Hin is deservedly riding high in the popularity stakes as one of Thailand's premier resorts. That said, the beach side town remains a relative backwater when compared to the mega-resorts of Pattaya and Phuket. It retains a certain old-world panache and this is reflected in the constrained and sympathetic approach taken to the development of the resort.

Koh Samui is Thailand's third largest island, lying around 80 kilometres northeast of Surat Thani in the Gulf of Thailand. Once famous as the destination of choice for backpackers winding their way across Thailand and Asia, Koh Samui is today a cosmopolitan resort island with hotels and resorts offering levels of luxury to rival - and often exceed - Thailand's more developed destinations such as Phuket or Pattaya.

Chiang Mai is Thailand's second largest city, although it is only about one fortieth the size of Bangkok. Popularly known as the "Rose of the North", Chiang Mai presents a wonderful contrast to the capital. The scenery surrounding the city is almost magical - valleys of terraced rice-paddy, lush forested hills and jungle. The city itself is very attractive, especially after arriving from Bangkok, with some beautiful buildings and temples in a picturesque riverside setting.

Chiang Rai is Thailand's northernmost province bordered by Burma and Laos, forming the famous "Golden Triangle". The terrain surrounding the town is mainly mountainous and forested, and is populated with hill tribes, making Chiang Rai an ideal base for trekking.  It is much smaller than Chiang Mai, and the pace of life here is much slower, more laid back. Contrast the town with Bangkok and you feel as though you're in a completely different country.