Why visiting Thailand !
Thailand is a place that has something for everyone.
For those interested in foreign and ancient cultures,
Thailand boasts of having more visible historical
evidence of past eras than any other Southeast
Asian nation, so take your pick of the ubiquitous
historical ruins and temples to visit. For those
in search of tropical paradise, Thailand’s
islands and beaches defy the definition of heaven
on earth. And for those who can’t live without
urban delights, the huge metropolis of Bangkok
and other major provincial cities, like Chiang
Mai and Phuket, will thrill you with their chaotic
energy and enchant you with their charms and cultural
treasures. Even the remotest of the remote town
has its own unique appeal that will captivate
any visitor and leave a long lasting memorable
imprint.
Travelling
in Thailand is so easy and convenient, with
efficient and wide choices of transportation
mode, cheap accommodation, and a delicious national
cuisine that has its unique taste according
to each region. Thai people are renowned for
their warm hospitality and friendliness. All
visitors, Thai or foreign, are all treated with
courteous manners and sincerity, as if they
are part of the family. Thais are also fun-loving,
happy people who never seem to get bogged down
by any obstacles (excluding the uptight workaholics
in Bangkok, who break out a smile now and then),
as evident by the joyful celebrations of year-round
festivals. So come on over and see what Thailand
has to offer. The trip to the magical kingdom
is not that far away.
JVB top ten things to do
1) The Royal Palace, Bangkok
2) The Elephants around Chiang Mai
3) Monks and Temples also in Chiang Mai
4) Monkeys and dirt track roads of Koh Lanta
5) The Khao San Road, Bangkok
6) Muay Thai Boxing
7) The beach at Krabi
8) The night market, Trang
9) Swim the waves on Loh Lanta
10) Go on the Skytrain in Bangkok
April
6th - Chakri Day; celebrates the founding of the Chakri dynasty and King Rama I, who established Bangkok as the nation's capital in 1782.
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13th-15th - Songkran, the Thai New Year, sometimes referred to as the Water Festival
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May/June
The main Buddhist festival; Vesak or Buddh Purnima as it's also known - celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha - takes place on the first full moon in May, or in June if it’s a leap year. Expect public sermons and candlelit processions.
October
23rd - Chulalongkorn Day; celebrates the life of King Rama V, who, amongst other things, abolished slavery in Thailand.
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November
Loy Krathong takes place on the night of the full moon in November. Thai people float bowls holding flowers, candles and incense in rivers and canals to get rid of bad luck.
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