Where the emerald Buddha sits calm on his throne,
In a kingdom of spirit that the ages have known.
The Grand Palace glitters with mirrors and gold,
While the secrets of Rama in murals are told.
The scent of the Jasmine hangs thick in the heat,
Mixed with the spices of a bustling street.
From Pad Thai sizzling in a wok's fiery flame,
To the street food culture that brought them their fame.
The Chao Phraya river, a vein of the land,
Where the floating markets are lively and grand.
In boats filled with mangoes and orchids so bright,
The colors of Bangkok are a beautiful sight.
In the north, the white temples of Chiang Rai stand,
Like a dream made of lace in a mountainous land.
While the islands of Phuket and Phi Phi so blue,
Offer white sandy beaches and a sapphire hue.
The elephants wander through jungles of green,
The gentlest giants that the world's ever seen.
With a "Wai" and a smile, and a heart that is kind,
Thailand leaves a sweetness inside of your mind.