Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Buddhism is a way of life in Thailand and with the reverence the people have for the monarchy, a dynasty that has maintained the independence of the country for centuries, the result for the Thais is a blend of tradition with contemporary living. A holiday in Thailand can combine the beauty of the Golden Triangle's temples and remote hill tribes north of Chiang Mai, the beaches of Pattaya and more pristine Krabi, and the dynamic capital Bangkok