THAILAND once known as Siam, is an exotic and beautiful country in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is a land of myriad cultures and hilltribes where the past and present meet to produce a kaleidoscope of stunning attractions. At the core of this enchanting world are the gentle and genuinely hospitable Thai people, who extend a warm welcome to all visitors.

BANGKOK, the capital of Thailand, is a city of quiet, mysterious temples in the midst of a bustling and thoroughly modern and cosmopolitan metropolis. Although home to millions, Bangkok retains its centuries-old charm and traditions. And the shopping and entertainment scene in the "City of Angels" is world renowned and perhaps the finest in all of Asia.