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THE FOOD<br />
Thai cuisine is definitely one of the best<br />
in the world. It is diverse, serving your<br />
palate with harmony of tastes. Along their<br />
busiest streets, you can spot food stalls<br />
that offer delicious Thai food at a cheap<br />
price — they’re all worth trying.<br />
Surprisingly, cuisine changes as your<br />
location does. Make sure to have a brave<br />
heart and tummy before indulging in their<br />
complex yet flavorsome food choices.<br />
THE PEOPLE<br />
Thailand is truly ‘the Land of Smiles’.<br />
The warmth you will receive from Thai<br />
people is incomparable — delightful and<br />
admirable in equal measure.<br />
From market vendors to the people you<br />
will meet on the busy streets of Bangkok,<br />
they are all wearing contagious smiles<br />
that will surely leave an impact on your<br />
day. It is amazing to be in a country that<br />
will make you feel at home and worry<br />
free.<br />
Thai people do things differently —<br />
spontaneous, natural, and enthusiastic.<br />
There is something in them that let you<br />
feel their heart in whatever they do, a<br />
magic that makes a great difference.<br />
Above all, tourists can learn a lot from<br />
Thai people. One of these is their love<br />
for their culture and traditions — they<br />
are passionate about their King, their<br />
heritage, and their cuisine. It is a country<br />
of patriotic and humble people.<br />
<strong>VP</strong>/TRAVEL<br />
THE TEMPLES<br />
Thailand has over 40,000 Buddhist<br />
temples and these play an important role<br />
in everyday life for Thai people. They go<br />
to temples and pray to Buddha for good<br />
health, good fortune, wealth, and even to<br />
seek advice from monks.<br />
Temple areas are called Wat —it consists<br />
of various buildings like Ubosot or<br />
the ‘ordination hall’, the Viharn where<br />
important Buddha images are kept,<br />
and a Chedi, where Buddhist relics are<br />
enshrined.<br />
Every Thai temple is beautifully,<br />
ornately decorated, varying in sizes<br />
and architectural sizes. As a respect<br />
to their tradition, make sure to dress<br />
appropriately when visiting a temple.<br />
Always take off your shoes and wear long<br />
pants or a sarong-like long dress.<br />
TRAVEL• LIFESTYLE• ENTERTAINMENT<br />
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