There are countless gems waiting to be uncovered in Asia, especially if you are backpacking Thailand. There’s a reason why it is one of the most popular Asian tourist destinations on the map.

Phuket Island is probably one of the most famous Thailand destinations. We found it touristy and overrated, but there’s no denying that you’ll be able to find plenty of things to do outside of the loud bars, posh restuarants, and hip cafes.

So we spent our first evening in Phuket strolling around on Rat U-Thit Road in Patong Beach for travel agencies. Our half-day excursion with Sim’s Tour included a stop at James Bond Island in beautiful Phang-Nga Bay, Thailand. Phone 076 263 177 or 076 26 3855. You can contact any tour agency in Phuket for details.

Thailand certainly the destination that appeals you, bewitches you, captivates you, enthralls you….! It’s the place that makes you visit it again and again. It’s the vacation destination that you dream of. Surely, you can find oodles of interesting things in Thailand

It is often nicknamed as the “Land Of Smiles,” because of the perceived gentleness of its people. The country is really populated by smiling, inviting, and receiving people. Thais are really gentle, polite, soft spoken, friendly, and hospitable human beings.

Siam was the old name of Thailand. It was the official name of the country until 1949, when it was changed to Thailand by official proclamation. ‘Thai’ in the Thai language means ‘freedom’. So, Thailand means “land of freedom” or “land of the free”.

The Mon ruled over what is now known as Thailand. The area was also held by Khmer. The Mon Empire was a great Buddhist empire, and the empire had trading relations with Indians for centuries.

Thailand retains much of its original culture, because it is the only Southeast Asian nation that has never been colonized. Thai culture is kin to the Cambodian culture & religion, which was adopted by Thais in the 13th century, after the fall of the Khmer Kingdom.

95% of the Thai people are Buddhists of the Theravada tradition. 4.6% of the people are Muslims. Malays are mainly concentrated on the southern tip of Thailand. 0.75% of the people are Christians, mainly Catholics. Sikhs & Hindus are tiny, but influential. The nation also has a small Jewish community.