Thailand

Destination overview

About this destination

Thailand lies in mainland Southeast Asia, with Bangkok as its capital. The Chao Phraya River runs through the central lowlands and the capital. Northern mountains contrast with the long southern peninsula.

The coast reaches both the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Thai is the national language. Buddhist temples and historic centres such as Ayutthaya preserve important cultural heritage.

Regional food traditions differ between the north, northeast, centre and south. Markets, river settlements and modern cities reveal a country whose everyday life combines agriculture, trade and long-standing religious and artistic traditions.