DUH---will we ever learn....i did think guens replies were too frequent for her fodors status these days

In case you decide for Brazil I would strongly recommend you to consider the "Lencois Maranhenses"option besides Bahia and surroundings.
It is a coastal desert area in the north east ,the sand dunes are shining white (even the Maldives can't match that)and about 50 pct of the area (total abt. 1000 square Km) consists of blue and green crystal clear fresh water lakes.Flying over the desert with a propelled plane ( 40 min. flight from S. Luis) was the best experience in my life as a tourist.
The blue-green-white landscape is breathtaking and truly unique.
On top of this the area is very easy to reach from Bahia by plane to S.Luis, it is not touristy at all ,absolutely safe and trouble-free.
You may well have a look through Google,lots of stunning pictures and films are available.
I will be pleased to provide you with detailed info if you wish.
As to Thailand I was only in Bangkok several times on business and for a number of reasons I never liked it .

what happens to the editing when you really need it??????

>:-)

Aloha!

mauro - the OP took his trip 4 years ago.

Kathie-what do you mean by OP ?
Do you agree with me on Lencois anyway ?
Apologizing for my poor english,it is not my mother tongue.

OP = Original poster.

Mauro, I appreciate your efforts to help the original poster, I was just pointing out that is is a very old post and the poster has long ago taken his/her trip.

I've not been to Lencois, so can't comment other that to say that your description is lovely.

And, your English is just fine!