ABOUT THAILAND
 Thailand, previously known as Siam, is situated in the heart of South-East Asia with Bangkok as the capital city. This magnificent country is a combination of breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of fabulous ancient kingdoms. Thailand is a country blessed with political stability and economic prosperity. It is a society that is also free, cohesive, open, and remains one of the most attractive places in the world to visit.
ABOUT BANGKOK
Bangkok is known to the Thais as "Krungthep" which means the City of Angels. It was established as the capital of Thailand in 1782 by King Rama I. Over the past two centuries, Bangkok has developed into a renowned modern metropolis with a population of over eight million. Bangkok has impressed visitors from around the globe with its unique beauty of contrast. Like other modern cities, Bangkok boasts lots of massive skyscrapers including sophisticated office buildings, luxurious hotels and accommodations, shopping centres, and a modern international airport. However, traditional Thai culture has never lost its charm in the midst of Bangkok's fast growing urbanization and busy life style. Bangkok is a city where East and West, the ancient and the modern, stay side by side |
