The land of the Free

The Land of the Free

Thailand means "the land of the free" lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. It is one of the most beautiful places in the world and one can only experience the exotic beauty of the place when you get there. The fresh air kissing your face when you walk on the beach, the mouth watering dishes and the rush and madness in the market is something you will perhaps not get to see anywhere else.

Thailand's geographical region is divided into four parts:

- The mountains and forests are in the north. You can find fascinating handicrafts and multicolored orchids.

- The central part where you will find paddy field, farms and all kinds of fruits.

- The northeast plateau is famous for its rich archaeological and anthropological heritage.

- You will find tropical islands in the southern peninsula. The people on this place are involved in fishing, rubber cultivation and tin mining.

     The people of Thailand are very friendly and hospitable. This place is rich in monumental heritage and famous for its beaches. Thailand is an ideal holiday destination for all, from those who are looking for a romantic holiday, to shoppers to the food lovers as you get to taste varieties of sea food, down in the street to the most expensive restaurants. It offers something to every traveler.

     Many travelers also come here for adventurous holiday. As this place offer all kinds of sport for all ages like scuba diving, snorkeling, wind-surfing and water-skiing. After all these activities you can simply relax by lounging on the beautiful beach sipping your favorite drink with a good company.

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. Bankok means "city of angels", it is a small Thailand initself. It is the centre of commercial, industrial and cultural activities. If you are looking for peace and simplicity you can visit the Buddhist temples and the amazing part is it stands by side by side with nightclubs and cafés. You can see monks walking in their red robes all over the place and one can only wonder how they can attain such peacefulness in this rush and hectic world.


Another main attraction in Thailand is Phuket known for its exotic island. The nightlife there is lively with its multicuisine restaurants and bars always filled with tourists. But of course if are looking for a quite meal you can do that by going to the right place.


Chiang Mai is another place which is a combination of modern city life and the old village charm. There are elaborate temples and cultural relics some of which are very old close to 700 years. On the top of the mountain is Doi Suthep monastery which overlooks the fertile valley embracing Chiang Mai.The local night bazaar is the favorite shopping place for tourists where you can get hand made local stuff, tribal wears and also latest modern junks for a good bargain.

     You will have no problem communicating as most of the hotels, restaurants and tourist places speak English and other European languages. There are various modes of transportation. You can either hire a taxi to go around the city, or take the city bus. There is also something called Tuk-Tuk, a three wheeler. You would definitely enjoy the open air ride on this three wheeler and for longer destinations there are trains always running to all the places.

     Thailand is blessed with three seasons-summers from February to May, Rainy season from June to October with plenty of sunshine and the cold season from November to January. A lot of people go for holidays in Thailand during December and January as it is the perfect season to relax and party. Thailand becomes a mini world as people from all over the world come here for holidays during this season.

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Travel And Enjoy The Cuisine In Thailand

Travel And Enjoy The Cuisine In Thailand

Thai food has become the world's most popular cuisines. It is highly regarded as culinary forms throughout the world. Influenced by Indian and Chinese cookery skills, Thai cuisine has combined those arts and created the uniqueness of its own. Like all local and national foods, the



Thai cuisine exposes a great deal about the country.Thai cuisine is known for its spicy, sour, sweet, salty and bitter flavors. Thai food is popular in many Western countries especially in Australia, New Zealand, some European countries including the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Each Thai restaurant has its own specialties.



Some of the most-preferred dishes of Thailand are Kai Ho Bai Toei, Thotman Plakrai or Thotman Kung, Fish or shrimp fritters; Yam or Thai salad, Tomyam (hot and sour soup); curry and namprik with fish vegetables the sweets famous in Thailand are salim, thapthim krop, lotchunng, khanom chan, coconut-cream gelatine, thong yot, foi thong etc.



Thai Curry – There are four main curries in Thai cuisine including green, red, yellow and massaman. The curry pastes made from herbs and spices are the heart of all Thai curries. Its main ingredients are chili, garlic, shallot, galangal, coriander root and krachai. Titbits – These can be appetizers, accompaniments, side dishes or snacks. They comprise satay, spring rolls, puffed rice cakes with herbed topping. Thai Noodles – Thailand is also famous for its fragrant stir-fried noodle dishes. Most Thai noodle recipes call for rice noodles rather than those made with wheat or egg, although these can also be found in Thai cooking. Some of the popular Thai noodle dishes are Pad See-U, Land-Da Noodle, Pad Thai, Pad Woon Sen, and Pad Kee-Mow.


Salads – Thai salads are an important part of Thailand's foods. Thai salads are sour, sweet and salty. It is prepared from fish sauce, lime juice and a dash of sugar. Fresh herbs like marsh mint, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and cilantro are used for garnishing. Enjoy different salads varieties in Thailand including Som tam, Larb, Namtok, Yam, Thai Grilled Chicken Salad, Rose Petal Salad, Tossed Green Salad with Cashews, Pineapple Salad with Cucumber, Peanuts, & Fresh Herbs and much more.



Thai Meat Dishes – Thai cuisine is incomplete without having Thai meat dishes. Some of the popular meat dishes are Chicken Curry, Gaeng Gari Gai, Green Bean Curry, Masaman Curry with Beef, Pineapple Prawn Curry, Ginger Chicken, Laab Gai, Spicy Chicken with Thai Basil etc.


Thai Soups – These are really tangy. Some of the best varieties of Thai soups are Tom Yum Gung, Tom Kha Gai, Authentic Thai Coconut Soup, Cindy's Thai Hot and Sour Soup, Duck Legs in Green Curry, Spicy Chicken Thai Noodle Soup and Hot-and-Sour Prawn Soup with Lemon Grass.



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Facts for Tourists

Currency: The Baht... 100 satang to the Baht. Bills are 10,20,100,500. Copper coins are 25,50 satang. Silver coins are 1,5 Baht.

Temperature: Warm to hot with humidity. The Hot Season is March-April. The Rainy Season is May-October with heavy downpours. The cool season is November-February.


Language: Thai, but English is widely understood in Bangkok.

Shopping hours: 8 - 5 with a lunch break.

Bank hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Things to buy: Silks, silverware, pottery, precious stones, jewelry, crafts.

Food: Similar to Chinese but more spicy and categorized as hot, hotter, hottest. American fast food shops are catching on in Bangkok.

Drink: Do not drink tap water. Tea and local beers are excellent.

Tipping: Optional, but for good service, follow US standards. Better restaurants will add 10-15%.

Transportation: Don Muang International Airport. What public transportation there is, is inconvenient. Taxi's are about the only way to go, but tend to be expensive. Bargain before you go.

Miscellaneous: Departure tax 120 Baht. Most hotels have a Post Bureau.

Etiquette: Anger is regarded as crude and boorish. Smile and all doors open to you. Thais ask personal questions. Don't be insulted. If you don't want to answer truthfully, joking responses are acceptable. Dress neatly in Shrines. Shoes are removed in homes, and in temples. Every Buddha image is regarded as being sacred. Never show lack of respect. Public displays of affection are frowned upon. Do not point your foot at a person. Never pat anyone on the head.

Note: Don't even think about trying to walk around unfamiliar areas of Bangkok using a street map. The city is not laid out in grids. You will get lost even with a map.

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What U should see in Thailland

Thailand became one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia and only in 2005 over 14 million tourists visited this country and their range of interests varied. Thailand truly shows the vibrancy of the Asian spirit, everything from the pristine beaches, the decadent nightlife to the rich culture and frenzied shopping opportunities, visitors will always find something fresh and different from other countries.

Despite it was badly affected by the Asian financial crisis, Thailand became a boom Asian country able to bounce back more robust than ever. It could even recover from the deadly tsunami and foreign tourists can still see the indomitable spirit of the Thai that refuse to be beaten. That fact alone is worth the trip to Thailand.



Bangkok, the capital of Thailand is a place of numerous beautiful temples featuring traditional Thai architecture. The royal Grand Palace and the old sections of Bangkok are the most popular tourist places in the capital. Bangkok is also an interesting blend of traditional buildings, modern Thailand property and skyscrapers.

Thailand temples have name wats and out of around 400 wats, several are especially worthy of note. When you visit a wat or mosque in Thailand, remove your shoes before entering and don't enter in modest clothing including shorts. The holiest Buddhist spot in Thailand is counted the Wat Phra Kaeo as it is home to the Emerald Buddha. It is also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the pinnacle of architecture and art in Thailand. The temple was sanctified in 1782 as a part of the Grand Palace complex.

Another great wat is the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) that is especially beautiful at night when the tower, decorated with porcelain and ceramics, is lit up by spotlights. Don't miss the famous Wat Phrathat temple just 10 miles from the province of Chiang Mai and Thailand property constructions on the summit of Doi Suthep Mountain. This temple is a part of Thai legend according to which, King Ku Na placed holy relics onto an elephant's back when he was searching for right a site to erect a temple. And the elephant chose this mountain, climbed it and, upon reaching the summit, trumpeted three times showing that it was the perfect spot. Tourists have to climb 290 steps if they want to enter this wat.

Besides wats, see the Floating Market in Thonburi that geared more toward entertaining visitors than a place for Thais to go to the market. You will need boats for tourists and you can purchase items from the boats too. Numerous shops attract tourists, but in spite of the commercialization it's still charming. If you manage to avoid all tourist traps, then the Khlong Damnoen Saduak market is the place to go. However you'll need to get on an early morning bus in Nakhon Pathom to get there. Pratunam is a "real" market with many street vendors selling items from produce to everyday necessities and clothes for Thais. Another place is Narayana Phand, a government store that has a wide variety of crafts, but the quality of the items is somewhat lacking.

Of course Thailand has several good museums. A great place to go to see examples of Thai culture and art is the National Museum, located on Na Phra That Road. A house of the American entrepreneur Jim Thompson has become a museum that is open daily to the public with admission situated on a small canal that is elegant and charming. At the Pasteur Institute (Snake Farm) located on Rama IV Road, tourists can see snakes milked of their venom every day after paying admission.

Even in modern city life and the advent of the foreign culture, the never-changing character of Thai culture has remained prevalent. Carefree Thais inhabit this fun-loving place. And the Thais are also proud and strong nation, as they have struggled for centuries to preserve their undying zeal and ever lasting enthusiasm. If you are searching for lovely and memorable vacations you should choose Thailand and it'll be right decision as it's the best destinations in South East Asia

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