It's certainly the mesmeric land of Thais that attracts more visitants than any other country in the Southeast Asia . Thailand is the country known for its scenic beauty, stunning beaches, impressing culture, commendable hospitality, fantastic temples, ruins & souvenirs of fabulous ancient kingdoms, gastronomic riches, and lovely, smiling, and welcoming people.

Siam was the old name of Thailand . It was the official name of the country until 1949, when it was changed to Thailand by official proclamation. 'Thai' in the Thai language means 'freedom'. So, Thailand means "land of freedom" or "land of the free".

Thailand is often nicknamed as the " Land Of Smiles ," because of the perceived gentleness of its people. The country is really populated by smiling, inviting, and receiving people. Thais are really gentle, polite, soft spoken, friendly, and hospitable human beings.

Thailand and its capital Bangkok offer some of the most astonishing sites to visit, starting from a 5.5 ton solid Gold Buddah image, museums and temples to world famous bars and night entertainments.

Enjoy today's international lunch with a touch of Thai cuisine, music and culture!

Ninth Grade Students