THAILAND

Thailand is a land of smiles and sunshine, the gem of Asia. It is a fascinating land of contrast, chaotic traffic, serene temples, poverty, wealth, hustle and contemplation. The metropolis of Bangkok boasts many wonderful sights such as Wat Phra Kaeo, 'the Temple Of The Emerald Buddha', that is highly revered by the Thai people. The city's most important landmark is also its most beautiful temple complex, a wonderful work of art comprising of golden Chedis and numerous resplendent buildings. The River Kwai Bridge: the film of the same name made the bridge world famous. In Kanchanaburi, the railway spans the wide River Kwai. The bold construction consists of steel and concrete, not wood as was depicted in the film. It is really a bridge that symbolizes the brutality of war built by thousands of prisoners of war under the command of the Japanese. Thirteen kilometers north of Bang-In is the former capital of ancient Thailand, Ayutthaya. The most famous historic site in Thailand has retained its exotic appearance. The Wat Phra Mahathat was built in around 1380. Its main feature is a mighty banyan tree whose roots grow around a severed Buddha head. Chiang Mai is the most important city in northern Thailand and is located within a fertile river valley 300 meters above sea level. The centre of the first independent kingdom in Thailand is situated within the famous 'Golden Triangle'. The Hmong are the largest of the northern mountain tribes. They originated in Laos and Southern ...

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