Welcome to the forum, from Phoenix, AZ.
I had the good fortune to visit your country for a month back in Nov. 2008. Unfortunately, that was when the unpleasantness occurred at the Bangkok airport, and I was "stranded" there for 10 days longer than I had intended. But, since the Thai government put me up in a beautiful 5 star hotel for those 10 days, at no cost to me, it became a pleasant extension to my vacation.
I have very fond memories of your beautiful country, and the wonderfully friendly people.
Again...welcome!
Tim