THAILAND (ราชอาณาจักรไทย)
The sheer volume of natural beauty is found in Thailand is overwhelming. The karst limestone cliffs, impossibly picturesque coves, and legendary jungle creatures like elephants are tucked in every region. Cultures from all over Asia have fused here, and the contributions of man are both positive and negative. Golden temple dreamscapes rise from sprawled shantytowns, and aromas of food constantly tempt travelers. At night the scene transforms to a blur of endless nightclubs and bars, where the nickname “land of smiles” takes on an almost aggressive form.