Thailand is the Land of Smiles

I know that "Land of Smiles" was a marketing catchphrase used by the TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand), but ... I have lived here more than 10 years and I really do feel that the smile is alive and well in Thailand. It might be a bit strained in the most touristy areas, and for sure you can't get a smile from everyone, but the smiles here in Phuket are easy enough to find. Photo below taken in Phuket town. The girl was at a street stall selling food during a little festival in aid of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Great smile. This is the Land of Smiles!