Thursday, July 22, 2010

How To Shop In Thailand

If your trip can not be booked in advance of their first year to be a taxi driver from Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Some drivers use their meters, while others want a fixed rate without the meter. This is the first time start to use their negotiating skills.
The driver can ask 500 baht. You counter with 300th Back to 400 baht. The user agrees to the condition that he pays the toll and surcharge of 50 baht. If you do not want to go by, they insist that the use of a meter. I prefer to negotiate, because it myself in the mood for the rest of the trip.
Some things are negotiable and some do not. Feel your way. I will try to make some suggestions.
You can get a little to negotiate in his hotel room when you are planning a longer stay. A meal in a restaurant can not resist.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Holiday In Thailand

Thailand: the land of the auth is free, the African Union, the heart of Southeast Asia. And "one of the most beautiful in the world and you can see the exotic beauty of the place where you get to enjoy. The fresh air kissing your face when you walk on the beach, the food is delicious and the head and the madness of the market is somewhat what they did not see anywhere else.
Thailand, a region, administrative staff, is divided into four parts:
The mountains and forests of the north. Here you will find fascinating handicrafts and multicolored orchids.
The central part, where the rice fields, farms and all kinds of fruit.
The northeast plateau is famous for its rich archaeological and anthropological.
You will find tropical islands in the south of the peninsula. The people here are engaged in fishing, rubber cultivation and tin mining.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Going to Thailand in December?

On 5 December His Royal Highness, King of Thailand's birthday. His Majesty celebrated his 80th Birthday in real mode. The people in Thailand were asked to wear yellow shirts from 1 December to 5 December in honor of the king.
Last year, the Thais yellow T-shirts every Monday have taken to show respect for King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It began shortly after the conclusion of the 60th Anniversary of the accession of King on the throne last year.
There were demonstrations in honor of the king - but regular.
All the way Russia is the Mariinsky Theater to perform for the royal family. The 6 and 8 December, it is public appearances - certainly are traitors. And 7 December there will be a private show for the royal family.This is not a party without a Royal Parade Royal -On 5 December, a procession with holy water from Wat Phra Vimol-mangklararm Chetuphon Rajwaramahavi Maha Chakri urine Prasat Throne Hall, where His Majesty granted a public hearing at 10.30 clock. 18:00-6: 30, moved her Majesty Amarin Winitchai throne room of Chitralada Villa Real, where people are candles in his honor. The event will be broadcast on television.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Eating In Thailand

The first time I went to Thailand in 1973. I was a young soldier in the U.S. Army and Bangkok was my first goal. Was there for 18 months and my first meal in America was a Big Mac, fries and a Coke.
Times have changed, and fast-food restaurants dot the landscape of Thailand. All KFC Pizza Hut McDonalds is everywhere. Not only in major cities and tourist destination, but in small cities like Khon Kaen and Phitsanulok.
Of course, I'm addicted back to Junk Food in the United States, but most often in Thailand, tend to eat the food. In fact, Thai food is fast.
I prefer local suppliers, a plate for you to eat in less than a minute. And it is much cheaper and tastier Burger King.
But if I'm in Thailand last three or four weeks, in time to give and receive hamburgers, fried chicken or pizza. And to eat something special for my girlfriend Thai in America "Restaurants" is.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Diving On Koh Tao In Thailand

Diving is by far the biggest attraction on Ko Tao, and it's easy, fun, and you will see many fish, perhaps even turtles, stingrays, barracudas, sharks and even a reef shark whale, if you're lucky
You can have a good time to come to dive in Koh Tao in November, when the sea is rough and the visibility is less than normal. The visibility can be over 40 meters during the remainder of the year.
You will find many dive centers on the island, and some of them offer accommodation. Also, remember that if you read, the housing is free, the PM Not really, because they offer discounts if you stay elsewhere.
In 2006, one in the region of 10,000 BHT PADI Open Water, the new PADI manual, only a professional training, equipment rental, dive boat, etc. This coverage of the essential and may include pay include accommodation, but the teaching methods at the time and remember can vary considerably.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Discover The Hidden Thailand

Thailand is Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai. In fact, there are a lot of charm away from places that regular visitors know and love, you want to add your travel plan if you plan your next trip to Thailand.
About 260 km away from Bangkok, is the ancient city of Nakhon Ratchasima, also known by its historical name of Khorat, is famous for its many historic sites that reveal the roots of traditional Thai culture. As soon as the gateway to the north, the city was an important center of the huge and influential empire of the Khmer, which extended over much of Southeast Asia, aged 9 to 15 Life moves at a slow pace here, with the main tourist centers. Just south of Nakhon Ratchasima, in a green valley, this charming little town Kwain Dan, for its ceramics, high quality, well known and are characterized by the uniqueness of their products.
Near Nakhon Ratchasima, there are dense forests, mountains and rivers with spectacular waterfalls. Khao Yai National Park, declared a World Heritage Site in 2005, rebounded against the beautiful beaches, mountains covered by dense forests, and plunges into deep valleys and wild rivers. Wildlife is abundant and accessible, and you can elephants, tigers, monkeys, black bears, deer seen, butterflies, insects and birds. It is an ideal place for a Hornbill, which is often seen in the park from August to September. You can also go to the Tiger Travel tinted accompanied by guards.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Dining in Chiang Mai, Thailand vs. North America

Foreigners love their burgers, fries, drinks and Thai rice, which at every meal. But I prefer lived most of my life in Canada and now in retirement in Chiang Mai, Thailand?
As in any large city there are numerous restaurants for every taste and budget. Chiang Mai is different. Thais like to eat. The restaurants are full of Thais and foreigners to enjoy all types of cuisine. Instead, treat all with excellent restaurants for dinner, but not every day that this section refers to the daily life of Thai people eat here in Chiang Mai.
Restaurants are popular in North America by Harvey, McDonald's and Burger King. Here we have street vendors. The end result is a quick meal ready at affordable prices.
Sell street dealers may, fruits like pineapple, mango, melon, strawberries (local) and more. Each fruit is cut into small pieces and in a plastic bag and a long piece of wood on which they feed. The cost is usually 10 baht, which is about 25 cents and the fruits are fresh and delicious. Even here the sellers sell fast food and snacks. Make a meal of boiled rice, meat, vegetables and put back in a plastic bag, but this time by a tight rubber band around 20 baht, or 50 cents, select a plate of rice or pasta or soup. Tasty and is normally prepared and ready-to-let hot or if you wait a moment that you get rid of the pot and put it in his pocket, while you wait. Then, a hot meal and a tasty snack for a total of about 75 cents for this, many Thai food in Chiang Mai is more common. Then you go to him to take home, throw the rubber band, put some rice in a bowl, place several cups of the table with a bottle of water and is one of their meals.