The beaches are glaringly white and the water a gorgeous blue

White sands and inviting tropical waters off Koh Samet

Buddhism is taken seriously by most Thais - Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai

Big Buddha is a famous Samui landmark

All Thai boys enter the monkhood for a period

'Sanuk' means fun-Songkran water festival - Chiang Mai

Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) is Thailand's biggest attraction

The Grand Palace complex is Thailand's most visited attraction

The gigant Reclining Buddha of Wat Po makes a large statement

The Floating Market is a chaotic and delightful morning excursion

The Kok river snaking through Chiang Rai province

Some of Thailand's most spectacular waterfalls are found on Doi Inthanon

40 minutes from Bangkok The Ancient City showcases the best of Thailand

A yaak (giant) takes his guard job seriously at the Grand Palace

Adventurers go North for the trekking in the lush mountain landscape

Elephants are the stars of the North's tourist show.

Gracefulness is a long standing cultural tradition among the Tha

Kickboxing is an ancient art practiced by some

A row of bells at Chiang Mai's mountain top temple; Wat Phra That Doi Suithep

Chiang Mai is a moated city with a proud 700 year history

Chiang Mai is one of Asia's handicraft centres

It's the foreinger who are the attraction ot the backpacker Khao San Road