Thailand - Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital and the most populous city of Thailand. The Bangkok city proper covers an area of 1,568.737 square kilometres (605.693 sq mi), ranking 69th among the other 76 provinces of Thailand. Of this, about 700 square kilometres (270 sq mi) form the built-up urban area. It is ranked 73rd in the world in terms of land area by City Mayors. The city's urban sprawl reaches into parts of the six other provinces it borders, namely, in clockwise order from northwest: Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Chachoengsao, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon and Nakhon Pathom. With the exception of Chachoengsao, these provinces, together with Bangkok, form the greater Bangkok Metropolitan Region.
River Kwai, Thailand.

The Wat Phra Kaew  is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple(wat) in Thailand. It is a "potent religio-political symbol and the palladium [safeguard] of Thai society". It is located in Phra Nakhon District, the historic centre ofBangkok, within the precincts of the Grand Palace

Denomination	Theravada Buddhism
Founded	18th Century
Founder(s)	King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I)

Thailand's Royal Barge Procession  is a ceremony of bothreligious and royal significance which has been taking place for nearly 700 years. The exquisitely crafted Royal Barges are a blend of craftsmanship and traditional Thai art. The Royal Barge Procession takes place rarely, typically coinciding with only the most significantcultural and religious events. During the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, spanning over 60 years, the Procession has only occurred 16 times.

Lamai Beach is Samui's second-largest resort area after Chaweng. It is quieter and less bustling than its big sister, but still with plenty of accommodation, dining and shopping options, and some great spas and tourist sites to explore.