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Explore Thailand

The beautiful Country welcomes you to its beautiful culture, attractive sites and one can get involved in the most amazing activities. The Country is known for its shopping malls, mouth watering cuisines and fashionable hotels and restaurants. The Thai food has grown popular internationally, as it is prepared from herbs which are effective in curing many diseases. It's an adventurous Country for something for every visitor. The most beautiful city to visit in Thailand is Bangkok .

When to Visit

One can visit anywhere from the month of November to January . The climate during this time is cool and the temperature is perfect for the visitors as, one can easily move out for shopping or site seeing and enjoy without feeling hot or sweating.

Food

The Thai food with its unique ability to cure various diseases. It's best suited for ones health. The cuisine rich in herbs and spices is being admired even internationally. Among food the most famous remain Tom Yum Kung ( helpful in drawing air out from stomach and even reduces high blood pressure), kang Pa ( low in fat helps killing bacteria and gives energy and fiber) , Kang Som Dok Khae ( rich in Iron and Vitamin A,B C). Thai food has been appriciated by Quees Elizabeth II as well.

Accomodation

If staying in Bangkok , Hotel Plaza Athenee , Ambassador Hotel are reccomended. Ranyatavi Resort in the Phang Nga province provides the ideal accommodation to release tension and ease ones body and soul. Pearl Village and The Front Village in the Phuket Province have a home like feel and look.

Main Attractions

Bangkok City

No trip to Thailand would be complete without visiting the beautiful capital Bangkok . The popular features for the city are The Grand Palace , Thai Boxing, Thai Floating Market ( the beautiful Thai women can be seen selling vegetables, fruits etc. in mall wooden boats). The city is actually popular for its night life with Patpong , Soi 2 and 4 and Soi Cowboy being the most popular areas.

Angthong National Marine Park

It has more than 40 islands of different shapes and sizes. Mae Ko Island is the most beautiful island to visit with a calm seawater lake in the middle.

Mu Ko Similan

The historical river with nine Islands is the perfect place for diving lovers.

Chiang Mai City

The traditional city of Thailand attracts visitors all over the globe as it has the wide range of handicrafts of silk and is rich with beauty in nature. You cannot move away without visiting Doi Suthep the known Buddhist Shrine.

Songkran festival

It's the New Year celebration and falls on April 13. It has the unique custom of water throwing and everyone gets drenched enjoying the festival.

Fine Points

The Thai people are known for their hospitality but are very much concerned about their religion, so, in no way should one disrespect their customs or religion. The people are peace loving but if not treated properly can turn hostile. One needs to carry a good amount of cash and needs to be careful with visa details. The people consider head as the most important part of the body so do not even jokingly touch it., otherwise people would really get infuriated.

 
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