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Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Pattaya ,Thailand

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Pattaya


Pattaya is located in the eastern cost of the Bay of Thailand. Pattaya is popular for it beauty of beaches as it is located at the sea coast,developed with luxurious Hotels and Resorts.One can enjoy visiting Thailand by choosing best time(season) or favourite festivals.Moreover in Pattaya,traditional out look of people can be seen.It is advisable to spent 2 days in Pattaya if you want to enjoy the trip.Following are the places one should visit in Pattaya.

Places to visit in Pattaya

Art in Paradise
The Sanctuary of Truth (Prasat Satchatham)
Pattaya Floating Market
Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Hill)
Nong Nooch Garden
Sri Racha Tiger Zoo
Pattaya Elephant Village
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
The Million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm
Underwater World Pattaya
Ripley's Believe It Or Not
Mini Siam

Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Best Time To Visit Thailand

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Climate Of Thailand
Thailand enjoys tropical climate.Generally, hot and humid climate is experienced in Thailand. As Thailand is Religious country, actively celebrating almost all religious festivals which attracts tourist attention towards Thailand. Many tourist choose their favourable climatic condition to visit the country.

Thailand experiences tropical climate with monsoon, winter and summer seasons.

March to June -- Summer


Summer in Thailand

Between the month of March to June,Thailand experiences hot climate condition but May is hottest Month of the year.

The hot season runs from March through to June, with April and May the hottest months of the year.The festival of "Songkran" falls in the month of April in which people enjoy by sprinkling cool water on each other as climate in those days is hot.

July to October -- Monsoon

Monsoon in Thailand
In July and August climate is pleasant as it is pre-monsoon time but humidity in the atmosphere in high.September and October is wettest month with high humidity,their is a very heavy rainfall during this time.So, generally tourist avoid this time to visit Thailand.Apart from that their is no festivals in this time duration.

November to March -- Winter


Winter in Thailand--Best Time To Visit Thailand

This is best time to visit Thailand as weather is neither too cool nor too hot.Humidity is low and winters are generally dry and pleasant in Thailand.So Tourist prefer to visit Thailand in this season along with that their are many festivals celebrated in Thailand with great fun which attracts tourist attention.


Monday, 24 February 2014

Festivals Celebrated in Thailand

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Festivals Of Thailand
Festivals Of Thailand
Thai festivals are dependent on the lunar calendar and full moon days and few festivals are celebrated on Particular date only. Thailand is very much religious country so majority of festivals celebrated in Thailand depend of its cultural and religion.Thai people celebrate each and every festivals with great pleasure. Tourist may choose its best time to visit Thailand Depending on season that is Climatic condition or may choose their Favorite festival to visit Thailand.

Public Holiday is declared through out the country to celebrate festivals with great enthusiasm. Usually Saturday and Sunday is off in Thailand but if Public Holiday falls on Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) than next day that is Monday is declared as off day.

So here their is a List of National festivals and Religious Festivals celebrated in Thailand through out the year.


January - February

New Year's Day

Children's Day

Teachers' Day

Chinese New Year

Makha Bucha or Magha Puja

Valentine's Day



March - April

Chakri Day
Songran Festival



May - June - July

Labor Day
Coronation Day
Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day
Visakha Bucha
Rocket Festivals
Mid-year Holiday
Asahara Bucha



August - September - October

Chinese Ghost Festival

Awk Phansa



November - December

Loy Krathong
Constitution Day
Christmas
New Years' Eve




Sunday, 23 February 2014

Bangkok - capital of Thailand

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Bangkok,WorldTrotter
Bangkok - Capital of Thailand

Bangkok

Bangkok was a small village on bank of river Chao Phraya.Bangkok was named as "Krung Thep" by king Rama I which is now Popular as Thais meaning 'City of Angels'.

Bangkok,a metropolitan city in 21st century is the only city in Thailand which has most tourist attraction as it facilitates tourist with Luxurious Hotels.Temples , floating markets with long tail boat,different Festivals celebrated in Thailand with their religious beliefs and Delicious Local Food if Thailand at romantic rooftop restaurants attracts Tourist attraction.People of Thailand strictly follow their Culture and Religion as they honor their King.Even Lifestyle of Thailand is simple and is Highly influenced by its religious beliefs.

Transportation of Bangkok
Transportation Facility in Bangkok, Thailand
For tourist Bangkok provide different medium such as Skytrain (BTS),Taxi,Buses (Autobus),Subway (MRT),Express Boat,Motorcycle Taxi, Airport Rail Link (ARL),Train,Tuk Tuk,Airport,Car Rental,etc.Transportation of Thailand is comparatively cheaper as you can get all different types of transportation facilities. Their are many different places to visit in Thailand, you can choose transportation according to place.

Places To Visit in Bangkok

·         Wat Pho
·         Grand Palace
·         Golden Buddha
·         Wat Saket
·         Thonburi
·         Vimanmek Mansion
·         Erawan Shrine
·         Wat Ratchanadda
·         Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
·         Siam Prak City
·         Siriraj Medical Museum
·     Bangkok International Trade
·         Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo
·         Gaint Swing
·         Assumption Cathedral,Bangkok
·         Rajamangala Stadium
·         Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
·         Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat
·         Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute
·         Dusit Palace
·         Wat Hua Lamphong
·         Wat Pathum Wanaram
·         Bangkok Doll Museum
·         Wat Phra Kaew
·         Wat Arun
·         Jim Thompson House
·         Lumphini Park
·         Wta Benchamabophit
·         Dusit Zoo
·         Safari World
·         Bangkok National Museum
·         Wat Suthat
·         Bangkok Art and Culture Center
·         Suan Pakkad Palace
·         Bangkok Aquarium
·         Chatuchak Park
·         Democracy Monument
·         Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
·         Rama VIII Bridge
·         Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
·         Bangkok Noi District
·         Phaya Thai Palace
·         Wat Paknam Bhasichroen
·         Wat Intharawihan
·         National Museum of Royal Barges
·         Royal Thai Air Force Museum
·         Bangkok Folk Museum

Thursday, 20 February 2014

Lifestyle of Thiland

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Lifestyle of Thailand 

Lifestyle Of Thailand

Lifestyle of Thailand is different than any other western countries it follows ancient Tradition. People of In the Kingdom of Thailand, national anthem is played every evening to honor King of Thailand.

Lifestyle of Monks of Thaialnd

Thailand is very religious country following Buddhism in majority . Monks dressed in their saffron robes can be seen every day early in the morning asking for food and water as offerings to Buddha. They pray and chant in the many temples throughout Thailand which is a calm and peaceful occasion to experience. As a sign of respect, people make proper dressing which covers body and remove Footwear before entering temples.
Land of Smile,Thailand
Land Of Smile
Thai people are much family oriented and very friendly to their guests. They help tourist in their visit to Thailand as far as possible.So it is also name as a ‘Land Of Smile’ .

Traditional Food of Thailand
Traditional Thai Food
Thai lifestyle can be known well by having local Thai food. Food of Thailand is Strongly influenced by their culture and tradition. Street food is specialize in particular type of meal having typical Thai test than that served in the restaurants.

Women Dressing

Traditional Women Dressing,Thailand
Women Dressing

The traditional dressing of women in Thailand is short skirt with a top or blouse apart from that they may also wear long wrap skirts with floral print top generally made up from silk.Handmade Thai cloths are famous in the world for its smooth touch as well as for its rich quality.

Traditional Women dressing
Traditional Women dressing
Now a days people of Thailand prefer western layout in the clothing rather than wearing traditional. In most of the metropolitan cities, you can not find traditional lookout of people as they have excepted western clothing but in the case of religion and culture they strictly follow Thai culture.

Men Dressing
Traditional Men Dressing
Men in Thailand also have traditional clothing style but generally they prefer to wear western clothing.In very special occasions only they come with traditional outlook.Traditional dress of men is also made up of silk and are like one-piece suits with a wide belt.Other types of made from cotton that are popular among Thai people are colorful batik sarongs, fisherman's pants and trousers and vests.

Thailand Music and Dance

In 14th century,first history the evidence of Thai music were found it was not more than 600 years old.Traditional music is comparatively new then that of other Asian countries.

Traditional Dance
Traditional Dance

There are two types of Thai Dance

1) High Art - which includes classical dances
    There are 3 types of Classical dance
                        1)Khon - This type of dances are very stylish with traditional dance forms and brightly colored masks.
                             2)Lakhon - It is performed in a group on the theme of folk stories.
                         3)Fawn Thai - Dance is performed on folk music generally found only particular region of Thailand.

2)Low Art - which focuses mainly on folk dance forms.


Culture and Religion in Thailand



Culture and Religion Of Thailand

Apart from having fascinating history, Thailand have rich culture and religion. Culture of Thailand have flavor of Chinese culture. Culture Of Thailand is highly influenced by Buddhism. Majority of Thai people follow Buddhism of Theravada tradition.


A Theravada which is an oldest form of Buddhism that was originally developed in India and is based on four noble truths that Lord Buddha had realized in order to become enlightened.Muslim , Christian and Hindu followed in minority.


Religion play a very important role in day-to-day life of Thai people.Thai temples known as wats, resplendent with gold and easily identifiable with their ornate.Till 2004 their where more than 40,000 temples (wats)in Thailand.Thailand is very religious Country even Lifestyle of Thailand is highly influenced by its tradition.

Majority of people visit the temple regularly for meditation and sessions of chanting from the texts. Meditation is done for self relaxation.The temple takes a prominent place within the local community of Thailand. It even provides necessary services as well as being the main place of worship where people will go to pay respects to the Buddha and receive the blessing of monks.


Culture of Thailand is also influenced Asia and Western Culture. Tourist of Thailand can observe combination of both ancient and modern culture.Many Hotel with modern as well as ancient theme are developed for tourist facilities.



Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Places and sites to visit in Thailand

Wednesday, 15 January 2014 - 0 Comments

Thailand
Thailand

About Thailand

An Asian country Thailand is located in the south-east Asia with Myanmar (Burma),Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia as a neighboring countries. Thai Kingdom is much famous in south-east Asia. Official name of Kingdom of Thailand is Prathet Thai (Prathet means Country).King and Queen is highly respected by Thai people.
Thai means Free so Thailand means LAND OF THE FREE. The only country in south Asia which was not influenced by British rulers and has fascinating history.

People of Thailand is well known for their Kindness and for friendly smile.Thus visitors of Thailand often addresses Thailand as LAND OF SMILE. Along with fascinating history, Thailand also have rich Cultural and religious background.

It would be best to arm yourself with practical information about Thailand and Thai lifestyle, so as to make the most out of your stay in the country.
It becomes important for the tourist to choose best time to visit Thailand.Few of them choose festivals celebrated in Thailand and generally tourist choose best season to visit Thailand.

Languages spoken: Thai,English
Currency: Thai baht
Religion : Buddhism , Muslims, Hindu, Christian


Places to visit Thailand

  • Bangkok
  • Grand Palace
  • Patong
  • Pattaya
  • Railay Beach
  • Safari WorldEleohant Natural Park
  • Dream world
  • Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition.
·         Bangkok Aquarium
·         Bangkok National Museum
·         Buddha Park
·         Bangkok Art and Culture Center
·         Samutprakam Crocodile Farm ans zoo
·         Erawan Museum
·         Kok river
·         Nong Noock Tropical Botanical Garden

Things to be noted..

·         Beware of scams involving tuk tuks, gem shops, and tailors, particularly around popular tourist attractions. Remember, there is no such thing as a free ride.
·         Its better to flag down taxis that are already driving (the red light means empty); these will generally use the meter while parked taxis typically ask for higher fixed fares or will take you for the proverbial ‘ride’.
·         During the monsoon season months of June through September rains come quickly and heavily, particularly in the afternoon. Adequate footwear and an umbrella are advisable.

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