Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. The city is famous for its tropical beaches, luxurious royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples that display Buddha statues. In Bangkok, the capital, the ultra-modern cityscape is lined with tranquil communities along the iconic Wat Arun Canal and Temples, Wat Pho and the Wat Phra Kaew Temple. The surrounding seaside resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.