Bangkok could soon be home to UNESCO's latest World Heritage Site in the form of Chao Phraya River.

High-ranking officials in the Thai government recently announced that they would be submitting an application to make the communities that run alongside the river part of the newest addition to UNESCO's cultural index.

Thailand has long been known for its fascinating history and culture, with the country already boasting a number of revered World Heritage Sites.

One such site is the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, which spans an incredible 230 kilometres between Ta Phraya National Park on the Cambodian border and Khao Yai National Park.

The area is thought to be home to nearly 100 species of exotic fauna, including some of the world's rarest species of birds and reptiles.

Travellers to the area would also be advised to stop-off at the Historic City of Ayutthaya. Founded in 1350, the Siamese city is characterised by ancient, imposing monasteries which go some way to demonstrating the historical splendour of the region.

Thailand attracts some seven million visitors a year, ranging from those who seek the hectic hedonism of the capital Bangkok, to those who search for inner peace in the nation's beautiful countryside.

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