Nakhon Ratchasima, generally known as "Korat", is Thailand's largest province and is situated on the sprawling northeast plateau in the region of Isaan. Located approximately 260 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, the city itself serves as the gateway to the lower northeastern region.

Sangklaburi is a small town in a remote part of Thailand not far from the border with Myanmar near Three Pagodas Pass. The 200 kilometer drive north from Kanchanaburi to Sangklaburi winds through mountain passes with by beautiful views along the lake formed by the dammed Kwai River. 

Lying south of the Dusit and Banglamphu areas, the Chinatown district is one of the oldest areas of Bangkok. Chinese merchants were originally moved into this area when Bangkok as a city was founded. One of the main streets in the area, Charoen Krung (translated as 'Prosperous city'), was actually Bangkok's first paved road. Bangkok's vibrant Chinatown district today runs along Yaowarat Road which starts at Odeon Circle, where a huge ceremonial Chinese gate unmistakably marks the entrance to the Chinese world.

The Phi Phi Islands are located between Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland. Phi Phi Don is the larger and principal of the two Phi Phi islands. Both Phi Phi Don, and Phi Phi Leh, the smaller island, are administratively part of Krabi Province, most of which is on the mainland.

Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty.  It is now the country's spiritual, cultural, diplomatic, commercial and educational hub.  It covers an area of more than 1,500 square kilometres, and it is home to approximatlely twelve million people, equal to more than 10% of the country's population.

According to most historians, the ancient town of Kanchanaburi was located near Ban Lat Ya, a small village situated approximately 16 kilometers north of the present town. The site was repeatedly recorded in Thai history as an invasion route which the Burmese used to enter Thai Kingdoms.

Experience the merging of the past into the present in Chiang Mai where locals are proud of the city's 700-year history. Its rich traditional heritage and unique culture is the perfect foundation for the development of the city. With its ancient walls and moats encompassing the city center, people are always pleasantly reminded of its royal past. Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to find in century-old chedis and temples in the heart of the city next to modern convenience stores and boutique hotels. The original city layout still exists as a neat little square surrounded by a moat with vestiges of the fortified wall which once protected the kings of this ancient city with its four main gates offering prime access to the old quarter.

The tropical island of Koh Samui as a tourist destination, just Twenty years ago, was only visited by a few intrepid backpackers. Koh Samui today is a developed island getaway attracting both budget travelers (staying in simple beachside bungalows) to the mega rich island goers dropping in for a weekend at a luxury resort or villa up in the hills.

Found in the 13th century, Sukhothai, which literally means the "Dawn of Happiness", was the first truly independent Thai Kingdom, which enjoyed a golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, known for having created the Thai alphabet. The superb historical temples and monuments of this great city have been lovingly restored in the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see for all travelers to Thailand. Sukhothai remains one of Thailand's largest and most famous historical and preserved ancient cities.

Hua Hin, Thailand's first established beach resort area, has become renowned for its golf courses and spa treatments. 281 kilometers south of Bangkok, Hua Hin (which literally means "Head Stone" in Thai) is growing more and more in popularity amongst tourists seeking a quiet getaway on the beach only a short distance from Bangkok. Great restaurants and a variety of good accommodations on the beach makes it a convenient escape.

Its rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil bays and tropical in-land forests contribute to making it the south's wealthiest, busiest, and most popular island in Thailand. Nestled in the tropical zone off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea (and the Indian Ocean) the province covers an area of approximately 543 square kilometers. It is estimated that Phuket Province covers an area of approximately 590 square kilometers if all of it 39 other small islands are included. The islands total length, from north to south, is estimated at 48.7 kilometers and approximately 21.3 kilometers wide. No small area by any means.