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Affectionately dubbed \u2018the land of smiles\u2019, Thailand offers a wealth of incredible experiences and sights. Every twist and turn offers postcard panoramas: pristine white-sand beaches lapped by turquoise waters, emerald jungle, steamy rice paddies, soaring mountains and green seas punctuated by limestone karsts. The capital \u2013 frenetic Bangkok \u2013 is a labyrinth of markets and gleaming golden temples. The nightlife is incredible, the street food sublime. Up north, Chang Mai is a calmer, authentic town, with colourful Buddhist shrines and night markets. Nearby Chang Rai is the jumping off point for hilltribe treks and river rafting. 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