Thailand lies in the heart of South East Asia, and has been a cultural and economic centre for the past 200 years…

The capital and largest city is Bangkok (or to use its full Thai name:  Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit) or Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or just Krung Thep (The City of Angels) for short.   You can see why westerners prefer Bangkok!

Thailand’s capital is the world’s 22nd largest city by population with approximately 8.2 million residents, but tourists, itinerant workers and other visitors swell those numbers to an estimated 15 million people. Thailand is an ethnic melting pot approximately the same size as Spain and one of the most devoutly Buddhist countries in the world.
With this rich history and colourful culture, Thailand is a feast for the mind and the senses. You can trail deep into the rainforest past roaring waterfalls or go on a white knuckle ride on a bamboo raft. For a more tranquil way of enjoying Thailand’s exquisite beauty, go to the coast and bask in warn, azure waters and soft white sand where you can indulge in diving and snorkelling and game fishing.

No trip to Thailand would be complete without a stay in Bangkok.  Here you can see the mix of traditional Thai and Buddhist culture with modern shopping or nightlife as cultured or as hedonistic as you choose. There’s no better base in Bangkok than the Shangri-La Hotel, one of the world’s premier luxury destinations.  Set in beautiful tropical gardens it enjoys convenient access to the central business and shopping districts. This five star luxury hotel is consistently voted one of the best hotels in the world, and boasts unrivalled services in an elegant and exotic setting.