I have been to Thailand so I'd be interested in seeing Sri Lanka if the opportunity arises.
I've lived in Thailand for years and traveled to Sri Lanka. In fact, I was in Sri Lanka for the millennium New Year's celebration. Sadly, since the tsunami, that hotel is, no longer.
To chose between the two I'd have to 'vote' for travel to Thailand. The reason? It's so culturally diverse; plus, travel to neighboring countries is easy and interesting without having to fly to the island that is Sri Lanka.
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