Literally translated, Thailand means 'Land of the Free'. It is also known as the 'Land of the Smiles', where a warm welcome always awaits you. It is the free spirit coupled with the smiles that make the Thai people the number one reason why tourists visit. The country caters for every kind of traveller - from young families to senior citizens and package holidaymakers to independent backpackers.

Few destinations so comfortably combine the exotic with the familiar as Thailand. The country with ancient temples, elephants and hill tribes also has all the tourism infrastructure you would expect from somewhere that has been extending its famously friendly welcome to independent travellers and sunseekers for decades. With over 500 islands in the kingdom, there is always more of Thailand to be discovered. With culture and beach in close proximity,  one can combine an elephant ride or a temple trip with a stroll on the various beaches.