Thailand: Agriculture
The main branch of Thai agriculture is farming. Favorable climatic and natural conditions, as well as the availability for the assimilation of land contribute to a noticeable increase in agriculture of the country. With the development of virgin land, during 20 years the cultivated area has increased more than twice, and in the 70-ies it [...]
Thai Traditions
In Thailand, any head is considered sacred, supreme in the literal and figurative sense, regardless of whether it serves its purpose right or not. On the Thai belief, the head is the spirit of protecting a human life. Therefore, to touch someone else’s head, and even affectionately tousle his hair – means offend a person [...]
Thailand Holidays
There are many holidays in Thailand. Each of the 72 provinces has its own special holidays. They are not tied with specific dates. In addition, there are many national and religious holidays. January 1 – Thailand celebrates the New Year. January 10 – Children’s Day January 16 – Teachers’ Day February (full moon) – Makha [...]
Thai Transportation
Passenger trains in Thailand are not moving very fast, but give the opportunity to enjoy the surrounding view and take some photos. For long-distance Thais prefer to ride night trains. Cars are a fun for those who know the local language, because most signs and road signs are written in Thai. So an inexperienced driver [...]
Thai Cuisine
In Thailand restaurants are presented various cuisines of the world (Thai, Chinese, Italian, Indian, etc.). Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket have Fast Food restaurants like McDonald’s. Most hotels offer American, English and continental breakfast. Drinks for breakfast are free, but for lunch or dinner you should pay an extra fee. Thai cuisine is one of the [...]
Songkran: Thai New Year
Thai people celebrate Songkran ( “Songkran” – the movement from one place to another or the rotation of the Earth around the sun), or – New Year. Long ago, the ancient Thai lunar calendar consisted of 12 months, in principle, as it is now, but unlike the Chinese, it did not begin in late January [...]