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Rest in Thailand
Thailand - the land of true exotica. The historical name of the country - "Siam" was officially replaced by the new - "Thailand" means "land of the free." The place seemed specially designed for luxurious relaxation. The lush, tropical vegetation, the warm sea, luxury hotels, endless white beaches and small as dust, sand ...Most tourists choose Pattaya, Koh Samui or Phuket. These resorts are among the best not only in Thailand but throughout Southeast Asia. And, of course, many here involve numerous attractions, the opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the ancient country.
Climate: The climate of Thailand is divided into a tropical savanna climate, and tropical monsoon climate of southern and south eastern areas. The average annual temperature is 30C. In the central part of the country, where the Bangkok, there are three seasons: hot (March May), rainy (June October) and cool (November February). Despite its name, the rainy season in its tourist attraction. At this time, the opportunity to fully appreciate the beauty of the waterfalls in the jungle of flowering. In the rainy season, there are hot days, interrupted by 2 3:00 a refreshing rain.
Political system: Constitutional monarchy, the head of state King. The highest legislative body - the bicameral National Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives).
Capital: Bangkok - (in Thai, "Krung Tep" - "City of Angels") is the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in the world. The city is situated on the banks of the largest in Thailand, the Chao Phraya River in the valley among the many canals and small streams. During that Bangkok is called the Venice of the East.
Population: The population of the country - about 60 million people - are Thai people, including more than 15 ethnic communities: Khon Thai (Siamese), Lao, Thai-Khorat, etc. In the country there are also Malays, Chinese, Khmer, the peoples of the Tibeto-Burman groups, nations, Mao, Yao, etc.
Language: Official language - Thai. English is widely spoken in most hotels, restaurants and tourist centers.
Religion: Thailand's main religion is Buddhism, which is professed by about 95% of the population.
Time: Time in Thailand ahead of Kiev for 5 hours.
Cuisine: How the country itself, Thai cuisine also offers a huge variety of flavors and discoveries. Skilful combination of hot spices, herbs and other ingredients made the extremely popular local food in the world. A special dish - a rice, a boiled or fried. He served in a large number of dishes that are tucked fish sauce or pepper "chile" to taste. In Thai cooking, the most common soups, curries, cooked and grilled fish, salads, dessert usually consists of fresh fruit and many traditional Thai sweets. Eating can be anywhere at any time of day, but it is better to avoid small restaurants on the street. Despite the fact that the food there is delicious and cheap, hygienic standards are not always meet the standards.
Transportation: The internal bus service is fairly quick means of transportation. Tourist air-conditioned buses offer a more comfortable travel. Urban bus routes are many, and the fare for them is small, 3 to 5 baht, in most areas in Bangkok. The fare on city buses, air-conditioned, respectively, ranging from 5 to 15 baht. Hotel taxis serving passengers at fixed rates. Taxis cruising the streets of Bangkok, conventionally divided into two parts: just a taxi in which the payment made to negotiate with the driver, and taxi-Meter, in which the payment is made by the meter. Typically, payment for travel by taxi in Bangkok within the range from 50 to 300 baht. "Tuk-Tuk," or three-wheeled taxis are very popular among tourists for short journeys inside Bangkok (value between 30 and 150 baht). River taxis - the payment of 5 to 15 baht. Persons with a valid international driver's license, usually prefer to rent cars, although it must be remembered that the constant traffic jams in Bangkok.
Shopping: There are mostly products of local craftsmen in wood, stone and tkani.Samye popular products are of excellent quality pearls and silk. In Thailand, decided to bargain with the final price may differ from the original several times.
Shopping: In Thailand you can buy quality products from silk, wood, crafts by local artisans and much more. Must be especially careful when choosing gems and antiques. Do not forget that the country prohibit the export of statues and other images of Buddha, of ivory. Before you buy such items, ask the seller if he could issue a permit to export them abroad. The most reliable place to shop in stores are the big hotels. At relatively low prices, it is guaranteed by the quality of purchased goods. When buying gold is better to avoid Chinese jewelry stores as well as articles issued for gold, are not always such, it would be preferable to buy gold at stores owned by Thais. Gold can be 22 or 24 carats. Good to know that the price of gold and precious stones in Bangkok, the highest. Shops are generally 12 hours a day, without weekends and public holidays from 8.30 to 2.30, stalls are working seven days a week until 21.00. In Thailand, made bargain, especially in the market, but in reputable shops and hotels in the bargaining is inappropriate - do not find yourself in an awkward situation.
Manners: Despite the politeness and hospitality of Thai people, we must remember that in Thailand there are established traditions of centuries, which can be violated unintentionally offend Native:
- Thais revere the royal family, the criticism which is unacceptable under any circumstances;
- The outward expression of anger is considered rude and bad manners. A smile and calm before you open any door;
- Negligence in dress, especially when visiting temples and palaces, is disapproval (women must cover shoulders, is not allowed visits to churches in shorts, mini skirts and other short clothes, and at the entrance to the temple must remove their shoes);
- Do not show disrespect to the image of the Buddha;
- A reference to a person or object with his foot is considered rude;
- Do not touch the head of Thai, patting him on the shoulder;
- A public display of affection is considered indecent.
Dostprimechatelnosti: The most popular resorts in Thailand, famous for its golden beaches, warm sea, good restaurants, bustling nightlife, Pattaya, Phuket, o.Samui.
Pattaya Thailand's most famous resort, located 145 kilometers from Bangkok. Other advantages over Pattaya distinguish an active nightlife, full of all sorts of entertainment and great shopping. Families are recommended spa hotels in scenic locations outside the city, where, for example, is a water park and the famous Pattaya. One of the attractions of Pattaya - show "Alcazar". This is perhaps the most famous in Asia transvestite cabaret show. Not far from the "Alcazar Show" is the most famous in Pattaya and one of the largest discotheques in Asia, which is always open until the morning. Next to the disco - a wellness center, where, among other things, you can always taste the real Thai massage.
PHUKET Thailand's largest island, which is equal in size to Singapore, located 862 kilometers from Bangkok in the Andaman Sea. The island is connected to the mainland by a causeway, and you can reach it by train, car or airplane. Among the Thai resort of Phuket, perhaps, has the most extensive infrastructure: hotels, from luxury to beachfront bungalows cost 20 U $ D, excellent restaurants with a rich choice of dishes, from seafood to gourmet national and European cuisine, dance halls, saloons, various venues water activities. Excellent conditions for scuba divers. For tourists - boats, boat rental, canoe. Phuket is attractive for its attractions, including excellent examples of old Sino-Portuguese houses, lined up in rows and the architecture of the city.
Samuel's third-largest island in Thailand, up to 21 km in width and 25 km in length. The island is located in the Gulf about 560 kilometers south of Bangkok and 30 kilometers from the coast. Communications of the island to the mainland provides two ports: Nathon in the same city (regular passenger ferries), and a new port, located 5 km (car ferries). There is a road around the perimeter of the island. The best beaches and resorts are located in the east of the island. This is the most peaceful resort with a very clean beaches. At least Samui fun, no crowds, few traders, which he is remarkable for the lovers of quiet rest.
CHA-AM is located at 173 kilometers southwest of Bangkok and is a new rapidly developing seaside resort with beautiful public beaches. In contrast to the coast of Pattaya, local beaches are wider and cleaner. HUA HIN - the neighbor town of Cha-Am - is 198 kilometers from Bangkok. It is the oldest beach resort in Thailand, and since the 20s of this century, Hua Hin - the official summer residence of the royal family. The resort is characterized by the building in an elegant English style, great beaches and great opportunities for living, bathing, water sports, horseback riding, snorkeling, fishing and playing tennis and golf. Like Cha-Am, Hua Hin ideal base for making cognitive "raids" on the famous national reserves are located nearby.
Golden Buddha Temple, where a statue of Buddha made of pure gold weighing 5.5 tons, a large temple complex, "Wat Po" with a giant statue of the reclining Buddha, the Royal Palace, the residence of the kings of Thailand, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. At 110 km southwest of Bangkok, is the "Floating Market". Not far from the "Floating Market" can be seen gleaming in the sun 120-meter Chedi, one of the tallest and oldest buildings in Thailand. Crocodile Farm and the ancient capital of Siam, Ayutthaya, located 90 km north of Bangkok. Temples "Panama Choeng", "Chao Mongkol" Palace Bang Pa-In - the summer residence of the first kings of the Chakri Dynasty. In southern Thailand, and only came here and found an old shadow theater - "nang-talung."
Festivals: Harvest Moon in February (Magha Puja) - a national holiday that is associated with events in the history of Buddhism. During this day of prayer interspersed with such good works as a treat monks, freeing birds and fish from cages and aquariums. Flower Festival - held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in February in Chiang Mai (700 km north of Bangkok). Pattaya Festival - begins in April in the main resort of Thailand and includes colorful parades, reporting on a raft decorated with flowers. In the evening fireworks on the beach. Songkran Festival - 13 to 15 April. Songkran - the traditional Thai New Year. Songkran Festival at Amphoe Phra Pradaenge - held the second week of April, representatives of ethnic Mon living in the district of Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan province south of Bangkok. The ceremony of the royal groove - is the beginning of May in the suburbs of Bangkok's Sanam Luang, and marks the beginning of the annual cycle of ripening rice. Feast of His Majesty the King directs. Festival launch - held in the second week of May in the north-east Thailand. Before the monsoon season, the villagers make a giant rockets to fire into the sky to "secure" rainfall plantations of rice. Visakha Puja - is held in May at the full moon day. Birthday, enlightenment and death of Buddha. Fruit Fair - during the annual fair, a holiday in the heart account of local fruits such as rambutan, durian, pomelo. Trade shows and folk performances. Festival of vegetarians - held in October. Residents of Chinese descent in Phuket sit for nine days on a vegetarian diet. Boat race - held in October. Kathin period marks the official end of the rainy season and the beginning of the various fairs, during which the boat regattas are held. Loy Krathong - is arranged in the November full moon day. At night by the light of the moon on the river Thais allowed krathongi - small boats made in the form of a lotus flower or banana leaf, inside which burn small candles. In the water, throwing flowers and coins. Elephant show - held in late November in Surin. Typically, there are approximately 100 elephants. Week of the Bridge over the River Kwai - held in late November - early December at Kanchanaburi in western Thailand. Interesting historical and archaeological exhibitions, dazzling folk cultural performances, as well as racing engines since World War II. Birthday of His Majesty the King - December 5.
Holidays:
April 12-14,
April 6,
May 5,
August 12,
October 23,
December 5,
December 10,
December 31,
a number of other holidays and festivals (noted above).