Thailand Holidays Thailand-"The Land of smiles" has more to offer travellers than any other destination in the vast Asia Pacific region. Thailand is a holiday destination that offers something for everyone. A lush tropical climate, unbeatable value for money, stunning scenery and the friendiest people in the world.Your Thailand Holiday Starts here !!! Be welcomed by a friendly people for whom smiling to guests is a pleasure Be fascinated by an ancient civilisation and colourful culture Be enchanted by glittering temples and exotic open-air bazaars Be rejuvenated with a stay in a luxurious health spa, or by escapist relaxation on a golden beach Be warmed by tropical sunshine and an azure blue sea teeming with vivid marine lives Be tempted by delicious Thai cuisine and endless souvenir bargains. Bangkok is the Orients most cosmopolitan city and has attractions to stimulate even the most jaded travellers. Created as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailands spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre. The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo (Tel : 222 0094, 222 6889, 224 3273, 222 2208) This city landmark should be the first place on any visitors itinerary. It is a huge compound on Na Phra Lan Road near Pramane Ground which is surrounded by high white walls and occupies an area of about a square mile. The palace, begun in 1782, consists of several buildings; with highly decorated architectural details. The Royal chapel, Wat Phra Kaeo, which is in the same compound, houses the Emerald Buddha, the most sacred Buddha image in Thailand. Photography inside the building housing the Emerald Buddha is forbidden. The complex is open daily from 8.30 a.m.- 3.30 p.m. Admission fee is 125 baht (including tickets to The Coin Pavillion & Phra Thi Nanl Vimanmek & Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall). Proper dress is essential. Phra Thi Nang Vimanmek and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall Vimanmek Palace is located behind Bangkoks National Assembly and is the worlds largest building made entirely of golden teak. The three storey wooden palace has 81 rooms, halls, excluding terraces and verandahs. Near the entrance to Vimanmek Palace is the carriage museum where 13 royal horse-drawn carriages once used by the reign of King Rama V are collected. The collection is so splendid and regarded as a great historical value.