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Thailand's Islands & Beaches
Bays of peach-tinged sand, hammocks swinging between palm
trees, castle-like karsts emerging from the deep; these dreams
of a tropical paradise become reality along southern
Thailand's coasts.
Splendid Beaches
Thailand's beaches are legendary: tall palms angle over pearlescent sand, coral gardens
flourish in the shallow seas and beach parties are liberally lubricated with alcohol and fun.
With two long coastlines and jungle-topped islands anchored in azure waters, Thailand is a
getaway for the hedonist and the hermit, the prince and the pauper. Scale the sheer sea
cliffs of Krabi, cavort with gentle whale sharks at pinnacles off Ko Tao and Ko Pha-Ngan,
toe the curling tide alongside gypsy fishermen in Trang, gorge on seafood in Hua Hin or
relish perfectly practised butler service at your luxury digs in Phuket. The adventure
awaits.
Hot & Spicy
T he beaches may bring you to Thailand, but it's the food that will lure you back. Enjoyed
around the world, Thai cuisine expresses fundamental aspects of Thai culture: it is gener-
ous and warm, outgoing and nuanced, refreshing and relaxed. And it is much more deli-
cious in its native setting. Thai dishes rely on fresh and local ingredients, from pungent
lemon grass and searing chillies to plump seafood and crispy fried chicken. With a tropical
abundance, the varied national menu is built around the four fundamental flavours: spicy,
sweet, salty and sour.
Local Smiles
Whether it's the glimmering eye of the meditative wâi (palms-together Thai greeting) or
the mirthful smirk of passers-by, it's hard not to be charmed by the Land of Smiles. The
moniker is not only apt but also well earned. Thailand has long been Southeast Asia's
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