Thailand, literally translated means ‘Land of the Free’ having ancient history with a proud cultural heritage, where the rush of modern development blends with traditional values. It is an enchanted Buddhist Kingdom where the past and present mingle in perfect harmony. Thailand is also among the popular destinations in Asia for shopping offering fancy shopping malls to open air markets found in every corner of the city. Historically, Thailand has been one of the southeast migratory, cultural and relation crossroad into Southeast Asia. It was known for centuries to outside as ‘Siam’ and is the approximate size of France. Thailand shares border with Maynmar (Burma) to the west and north, Laos to the north and northeast, Cambodia to the east, and Malaysia to the south.