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Thailand has a reputation for affordability, and prices still compare favourably to those in Europe and the United States – ranging from inexpensive hostels to high-end five-star resorts. This wide range of options, and its warm, even-climate draws backpackers, divers and adventurers the world over.

On top of all its natural wonder, Thailand is rightly renowned for its cuisine; from fresh seafood, and coconut milk-laden soups to searing hot curries - the food in Thailand is a favourite of many.

Social media users and photography fans will have no doubt seen countless shots of Thailand's breathtaking sights; azure waterfalls, delicate yet vibrant orchids, and the countless beautiful reefs spread along its coasts and many islands. But for the more laid-back traveller, Thailand’s world-famous spas and hotels are a big draw.

Last, but not least the Thai people are famously hospitable, with Thailand one of the first countries in Southeast Asia to open its doors to tourism – an effort helped by the 19th-century king of Siam Rama IV and his love of all things Western. This early welcome helped cement Thailand's foundation as a true must in south-east Asian travel.

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