Thailand Tourism Gallery

With its proud history, tropical climate and renowned hospitality, the Kingdom is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for international visitors.

Thailand’s Natural Wonders More

The mountainous North of Thailand, with its profusion of multi-coloured orchids, fascinating native handicrafts and winter temperatures sufficiently cool to permit cultivation of temperate fruits such as strawberries and peaches.The Phetchabun mountain range in Thailand. It extends in a roughly north-south direction, and separates central from northeast Thailand. Several national parks, forest parks and wildlife reserves are located in these mountains (including Phukradung National Park, pictured here). In 2005 these were accepted by the UNESCO as a possible future addition to the World Heritage list.The stunning shoreline of Surat Thani, the largest of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand, on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Surat Thani means City of Good People, the title given to the city by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI).Wild flowers in Chaiyaphum, one of the north-eastern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Chaiyaphum is a center for the Northeastern Thai musical styles Mor lam and Mor lam sing as well as being a renowned center for the Thai silk industry.

Thailand’s Unique History and Culture More

Ruins from the Sukhothai (1238 - 1438) kingdom in north central Thailand. The old capital, 12 km outside of New Sukhothai in Tambon Muang Kao, is now a Historical Park.Muay Thai is the Thai name for a form of martial art practiced in several southeast Asian countries, with each adding their own special variations. Traditional Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand as a martial art used by the military. Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. Muay Thai is an especially versatile, brutal, straightforward martial art.Thai dance is the main dramatic art form of Thailand. There are three main categories: khon, lakhon and likay.The Ayutthaya Kingdom, which existed from 1350 to 1767, was one of the golden ages of Thai culture and produced exquisite architecture and decoration at Bang Pa-in, a royal summer palace on the majestic Chao Phraya River just south of the capital, as well as the elegance and grace of Thai classical dance and theater depicted here.

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