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The Kingdom of Thailand is indeed a country that should make you smile. It is a land of contrasts, of lush tropical jungle and pristine, near-deserted beaches, sprawling, dynamic, modern urban centres and remote, traditional villages seldom visited by outsiders. From the urban metropolis of Bangkok with its busy streets, soaring skyscrapers, bustling markets, serene temples and pagodas, and its infamous nightlife, to the tropical paradises of Pattaya, Phuket - which has now recovered from the awful devastation wrought by 2004's tsunami - laid-back Ko Samui, and regal Hua Hin, or the "Golden Triangle" in the north of the country around Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai featuring virgin forest and a rich cultural history, Thailand is a land of diverse beauty matched only by the gentle charm of the Thais themselves. Following the regional economic slowdown of the late 1990s and the subsequent realignment of regional exchange rates, and despite the recent strengthening of the Baht against the US dollar, Thailand still offers the traveller excellent value for money, with five-star hotels often costing less than their three-star counterparts back home. Likewise, the Kingdom's delicious and varied cuisine can be sampled at a range of first-class restaurants and cafes with prices to suit any pocket, and dining out is one of the great pleasures of travel to Thailand. Add to this an eclectic and electric nightlife, varied international-standard sporting, recreation and leisure facilities, plus a cultural history dating back over a thousand years, and it's easy to see why Thailand is the destination of choice for so many. Now simply select your destination in Thailand and let ElephantGuide.com inform and entertain you.
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