Month: November 2013

Thailand is a very popular country to visit and travel around. Some travelers visit Thailand many times a year. My friends in Vancouver like to go there in December because to escape from the cold winter weather. Some people would like to visit Thailand for different reasons. However one thing they should take a little time and learn about Thai culture before going there, if they would like their travels to go to smoothly. Thai culture and Western cultures are very different (I know from my experience when I arrived here in Vancouver). 1. Greetings Thais “Wai” instead of shaking hands like Westerners. Thus you would “Wai” when meeting a person after an absence, or for the first time for that day. You should “Wai” older people or with to show respect in a social position situation. Thais will be very appreciative when you “Wai” to them. 2. Smile I think you must have ever heard “Thailand is the land of smile”. It is true! We always smile with man…

Thailand is an extremely popular choice for a holiday. People holiday in Thailand from all over the world. Thailand holiday packages are popular because holiday deals are possible and just about everybody is looking for a cheap holiday. Thailand holiday packages are sometimes stand alone and at others part of a holiday deal en route to Hong Kong or Australasia. Many Thailand holidays will base themselves soley in Bangkok but others may include a resort stay in Pattaya, Phuket or Koh Samui. Thailand for a Honeymoon holiday is the choice of many. Thailand is a big country. It is wide at its top end and stretches down into a long leg where it meets Malaysia in the South. Such size and variation in weather and terrain as well as activities means that there really is something for everybody. It is a beautiful country with more to offer the holidaymaker than many. Thailand has so much to offer that going anywhere else seems a mistake. There are holiday resorts. holiday islands,…

Thailand boasts some of the most beautiful beaches along its southern coasts. Some of these beaches are along the coast, others are out on the many islands that are a short boat ride away. In the Thai language, Koh, pronounced /gok/ ~ without actually pronouncing the 'k' as a hard /k/, is literally translated to 'island.' The more affluent locals flock to the beaches during holidays, making a coastal vacation the most popular among the Thai. During other times of the year, many tourists from all over the world visit the popular Thai beaches for some rest and relaxation, climbing adventures, or simply to relax at one of the many spa resorts available. Phuket Island Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and is a popular tourist destination.  Despite the damage caused by the tsunami of 2004, rebuilding began almost immediately.  Patong Beach, a popular, commercial stretch of gentle-sloping sand was hit and several blocks worth of water came spilling on lan…

One of the best way of exploring Thailand and its wonders is by cycling. If you are cycling fan, bicycling is one of the best way to enjoy Thailand's scenery and smell. The conditions for cycling in Thailand are relatively quite good. Most of the roads in Thailand are in good condition with clear signposts. Most of Thailand's secondary roads, marked by their 3 digit numbers, are quite well paved. These secondary roads would have far less traffic as compared with the main roads. So if you're considering cycling, these are the preferred cycling options. Drivers in Thailand are generally quite well behaved. The personal safety of cyclist is generally not a concern so long as you stick to your common safety sense. However, dogs can be a common occurrence on minor roads. If possible, get your rabies shots taken before you hit the roads. In every town in Thailand, there are plenty of bicycle shops. So in case you need supplies, equipment and repairs, you should not have to w…