Archive for July, 2008

 
Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Availability of your liking Food is one of the main item, visitors should have clear idea before going to any country.

Thai food prepared mostly by use of fresh herbs and spices as well as fish sauce. food-01.jpg

Special Thai cousins are popular in almost all over the world, with availability of Thai restaurants and eating places in all major cities of the world

Generally Thai meal consists of either a single dish or rice with many complementary dishes served concurrently.

For quick lunch / dinner, KHAO is a popular dish prepared with Aromatic Jasmine rice accompanied by highly aromatic curries, stir-frays and other dishes, incorporating sometimes large quantities of chillies, lime juice and lemon grass. Curries, stir-frays and others may be poured onto the rice creating a single dish.

Kwaytiow, Noodles are popular as well but usually come as a single dish, like the stir-fried Pad Thai or noodle soups. Many Chinese cuisine are adapted to suit Thai taste, such as khuaytiow rue, a sour and spicy rice noodle soup.

Another Thai dish called nam prik which refers to a chile sauce or paste. Each region has its own special versions. It is prepared by crushing together chillies with various ingredients such as garlic and shrimp paste using a mortar and pestle. It is then often served with vegetables such as cucumbers, cabbage and yard-long beans, either raw or blanched. The vegetables are dipped into the sauce and eaten with rice. Nam Prik can also be used as Toast or bread spread.

Often Thai food is served with a variety of spicy side dishes to make it more mouth watering dish These contains dried chili pieces, sliced chili peppers in rice vinegar, spicy chili sauce such as the nam prik mentioned above.

 
Sunday, July 6th, 2008


Thailand Map

Visitors need to have a good idea about the country before planning the vacation or tour.

Topography: Thailand divided into 4 natural regions.

  • The mountainous North, with multi-colored famous orchids, fascinating native handicrafts, fresh garden pick fruits like strawberries and peaches.
  • The high Northeast Plateau, with many anthropological mysteries.
  • The Central Plain, fertile rice and fruit-growing areas. Traditional culture simple way of life, sandy beaches of the East Coast and vibrant cosmopolitan Bangkok.
  • The peninsular South with unspoiled beaches and islands complement. Other economic activities like Tin mining, Rubber cultivation and Fishing, are also in this region.

Thais are respected for their friendliness and hospitality. 62 million citizens of Thailand are ethnic Thai, many originates from China, India and elsewhere. Almost 7 million reside in the capital city of Bangkok.

Spoken and written Thai language is not understandable by casual visitor. But English is widely understood. Hotels, shops and restaurants in major tourist destinations, use English. Thai-English road and street signs are in all the cities and tourist places.

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Sunday, July 6th, 2008


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The kingdom of Thailand , making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. It is divide into four natural regions

  1. Mountains and forests of the North;
  2. Rice fields of the Central Plains;
  3. Farm lands of the Northeast plateau;
  4. Tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula South.

Bangkok is the capital city and center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Royal Family, with His Majesty the King recognized as Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder of the Buddhist religion stay here. Palace of King

Thailand embraces a rich diversity of cultures and traditions history, tropical climate and renowned hospitality. Thailand is a never-ending source of fascination and pleasure for international visitors.

For further information visit http://www.tourismthailand.org/about-thailand/