Thailand
GLITTERING TEMPLES AND TROPICAL BEACHES
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An intriguing mix of ancient and modern, Thailand continues to draw travellers
to its architectural masterpieces, its beautiful beaches and its fine national
parks. The quality of hostelry is magnificent and the food divine. As Bangkok
remains one of the region’s airline hubs, chances are you’ll be passing through
here on your way to Southeast Asia. Take a few days to enjoy the city; it’s
hectic and chaotic and magical. Nearby the former capital of Siam at Ayutthaya
is one of Thailand’s greatest historical treasures. With more time to spare, we
like to get up north; Lan Na translates as a thousand rice fields and is the old
name of the kingdoms of Chiang Mai and it surroundings. There are sacred
Buddhist sites here, traditional hill tribe villages and the country’s best
cuisine. Thailand boasts some of the region’s very best spas and beach resorts,
so if indulgence appeals; this is the place to be.
Good to Know
You will often see spirit houses, or san phra phum, perch edon pedestals outside homes, businesses, and hotels as ornate shrines housing guardian spirits (phi) believed to protect the land. Residents offer daily tributes of jasmine garlands, incense, rice, fruit, and tiny furniture several times a day to keep avert misfortune.
What to Eat
Thailand’s cuisine masterfully balances sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and bitter. Common ingredients include fresh herbs, coconut milk, and chili pastes in dishes like Tom yum goong, Massaman curry, and street snacks like som tam.
