Our soft-laminated map of Thailand in the 4th edition includes: Thailand 1:1 500 000, Bangkok 1:22 000, Greater Bangkok 1:125 000, Chiang Mai 1:22 000, Mae Hong Son 1:14 000, Northwest Thailand 1:835 000, Phuket 1:350 000, Ko Samui & Ko Phangan 1:350 000,Thailand administrative & time zones, interesting statistics, conversion chart for temperatures, weights and measures, climate chart with temperatures, sunshine hours, precipitation and humidity and much more. á Thailand - "country of liberty" - has every right to its name, as it is the only southeast Asian country never to have been ruled by a western colonial power. It is also a country full of contrasts - aside from Bangkok - that lively metropolis which today lies enveloped in the fumes of unrestrained traffic - Thailand is better known for its tranquility. Idyllic palm beaches in the south, on the island of Phuket and national park Ko Phi Phi invite visitors to explore a tropical jungle paradise that attracts visitors with exotic flora and fauna, and the mountainous north is a paradise for climbers and adventurers. However, the most fascinating feature of Thailand is its culture, which cannot be reduced to colourful temples, magical and mysterious ruins, and tasty curries, but rather finds expression in the wisdom of its national religion - Buddhism.