Thailand is just over 500,000 sq kilometers. This is roughly the size of Spain or half the size of British Columbia. It is bordered by five countries; Laos on the north, Cambodia  on the East, Burma on the West, and Malaysia on the south. Thailand has an amazing  3219km of coastline that is home to some of the most pristine beaches in the world. The  Gulf of Thailand is just south of Bangkok and borders on the east side of the country. The Andaman Sea borders the west side of the country and boasts many world famous beach resorts and dive sites.

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'The City of Angels’ in Thai is the kingdom’s capital city, and by far the largest. This beautifully diverse tropical metropolis lies thirteen degrees above the equator. Considered by many to be Asia’s most traveler-friendly and safe city, Bangkok serves up everything a traveler could possibly want. Enjoy a cocktail on top of a fifty story skyscraper, check out an ancient temple, or wander through old Chinatown. It seems as though there is never enough time to see it all in this amazing city.

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Located approximately 860 kilometers south of the nations’ capital is the island of  Phuket (pronounced poo-ket). Nestled off the west coast in the Andaman Sea, the  province covers an area of about 550 square kilometers comprised mostly of  lush tropical forests and tranquil beaches. Combining stunning natural beauty and  ample tourism options, Phuket has emerged as the South’s wealthiest, most  visited, and most popular province. ‘The Pearl of the South’ as it is commonly referred to, is the largest island in Thailand. While an island, Phuket is connected  to the mainland by a bridge in the northern part of the province. Getting to Phuket  is extremely easy with the international airport on the northern tip of the island.  There are over a dozen flights to/from Bangkok daily.

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