Subscribe RSS

Archive for the Category "news"

Thailand Vacation – Part 1 Feb 10

I live here in Thailand, and have been for almost two years. Many of my friends in America are always asking me questions like what to do and where should I stay. Let me see if I can help a bit '. After thinking about this need, I will have more than one post. So here is the first.

All centers more or less if you are single or traveling with his family. There are some places in Thailand where practically do not take yourFamily. I would suggest that Pattaya is not a place to care for your family. Pattaya is almost but not quite, a single oasis. Many adult entertainment, namely, go-go bars with nude dancers in topless at times, and a plethora of prostitutes. "Although the government of Thailand says it is not a prostitute." :-) I have a word said here that the family holiday in Pattaya. There are some entertainment for the family here, sailing, fishing, surfing, parasailing,etc., but overall, it is mainly adult oriented.

Thailand

I would suggest, the best family area, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Bangkok. These places are more geared for families. What are they looking for. If Google Suggest Hotels, the hotel will only extend the top end. Try googleing "cheap." It 's my opinion, the Suhkumvit more cheap hotels in Bangkok, and is easier to manage that part of town. Especially near the area of Nana and Asoke. These twoRegion to have easy access to the Skytrain overhead and underground stations. There are a lot of shopping malls, restaurants and internet cafes. There are too many tourists in this area, but sometimes a good thing, because there is virtually no crime in that area, the police searched frown on tourists in Thailand, and speaks English very well.

As for May Chiang, try a hotel in the city center near the central square. E 'Shopping, night market, pubs, restaurants, guides, etc., there will be all close

They are no longer familiar with Phuket, but it is suggested to reside in the heart of Phuket, close to the beach.

The weather here in Thailand is always nice, even if not always a bit 'hot, however, depending on the season, you can get a bit' cold in the evening. Wear light clothing. Walking shorts, short T-shirt, comfortable shoes. Probably will not work much, so as to bring theDarling, comfortable shoes. Bring a light sweater or jacket for a couple of nights. Do not bring enough, do not worry, you can do whatever you want here, which is also found in cosmetics. Not to pack, you can use soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, umbrellas, in fact, almost everything. So do not over pack. There are plenty of libraries in the area Suhkumvit, you can find all the maps and guides there.

I must have missed something, but tryand work in my next post.

Thailand Vacation – Part 1

Category: news  | Tags: ,  | Leave a Comment
Thailand Airlines Feb 10

The journey is the most fun to Getting Away With redundant routine at home and at work. Everyone loves a little 'vacation in the form of visits and adventure to understand. While tourism creates a large mass in a country's economy, recent developments in terms of transport and hotel accommodation. To complement the needs of tourism and more tourists in Asia, Thailand, airlines make every trip safer and more rewarding as possible for the jet-set.

airlines operating in Thailandinclude Thai Air Asia, SGA Airlines, PB Air, Thai Airways International, Orient Thai Airlines, Bangkok Airways and Nok Air Everybody wants to travel a stress-free and safe sky line. They offer passengers the most convenient way to issue airline tickets, meals and unloading services, luggage storage and assistance with the planning of the tour.

Thailand

Thailand's airlines to provide high standards of flying tourists from all over the world. Thai Airways flights serving Bangkok and Phuket for eachdestination city in the United States and Europe, including Los Angeles, California, Monaco Munich, Germany, Melbourne and Sydney in Australia, Rome, Italy, Paris, France, Spain, Madrid, London, UK, Athens, Greece. Direct flights via Doha in Qatar, Manila, the Philippines and other Asian cities are also given as options.

Serve flights back and forth to make all the continents of the world airline in Thailand hospitality and quality services for every jet-set. L 'culture of exceptional sympathy is apparently achieved in the way the stewards to see their passengers. Since Bangkok is a center of Asia, flight times, airlines in Thailand are open for the occupants even more choice in Thailand.

It is said that Thailand where, flying the authenticity of Thai culture and heritage travel with him. Cheap flights are now offered online by travel agents internationally. Book onlinethe faster and easier to get tickets at reduced prices. Are lower than usual, ticket prices, which will lead enjoyed by accredited travel agency company in Thailand.

Although Thai has its own language, are airlines in Thailand on the flight attendant responsible use, the ability to speak the universal language of competition. They are thoroughly trained and have strong verbal skills with English as a means of interaction.

E 'more than 70 destinations in 40 countries, now that Thailand, airlines flying to and fro. That is to say that to maintain Thailand's tourism with the world trend of the holiday not only in summer but all year round. Whether for business or leisure travelers looking to fly to Thailand for its cultivated means to discover and promote the advancement of English education and eco-tourism.

Thailand Airlines

Category: news  | Tags: ,  | Leave a Comment
What you see in Thailand Feb 09

Thailand has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia and until 2005 more than 14 million tourists visited the country and their range of various interests. Thailand really show the vitality of Asian Spirit, everything from pristine beaches, nightlife and rich culture and decadent shopping frenzy, visitors will always find something fresh and different than in other countries. Despite the difficult financial crisis in Asia has affected Thailandjumping to a boom in Asian countries can still stronger than ever. You could also recover from the deadly tsunami and foreign tourists can still see the indomitable spirit of Thai, refuse to be beaten. This fact alone is worth a trip to Thailand.

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, a place of many beautiful temples and traditional Thai architecture. The Royal Grand Palace and old sections of Bangkok are the most popular tourist destinations of the capital. Bangkokalso interesting traditional buildings and modern skyscrapers and mix well real Thailand.

Thailand

Thailand temple to temple and have about 400 Wats, some are particularly noteworthy. If you have a mosque or to visit Wat in Thailand, take your shoes off before entering and do not in modest clothing, including shorts in place. The most sacred Buddhist site in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaeo is counted because it is the home of the Emerald Buddha. It 'also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the famousHighlight the architecture and art in Thailand. The temple was consecrated in 1782 as part of the Grand Palace complex.

Another great wat is the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), which is especially beautiful at night when the tower, adorned with porcelain and ceramics, is illuminated by spotlights. Do not miss the famous temple of Wat Phra That just 10 km from the province of Chiang Mai and ownership structures in Thailand on the summit of Mount Doi Suthep. The Thai temple is part of the legendthat placed the King Ku Na holy relics on the back of an elephant when right look for a site to build a temple. And the elephant chose this mountain, and when he climbed to the top, trumpeted three times to show that it was the perfect place. Visitors climb 290 steps, if you want to enter the wat.

Wats addition, see the floating market in Thonburi, the alignment more fun to go to the visitors as a place for the Thai market. You mustBoats for tourists from the boats and terms can acquire. Many stores to attract tourists, but despite the marketing is still fascinating. If you avoid all the tourist traps to be managed, then the Khlong Damnoen Saduak go to market. However, you need to get a bus early in the morning to get to Nakhon Pathom. Pratunam market is a "real" with vendors selling produce from the words for daily necessities and clothes for the Thais. Another place Phand Narayana,a government that has a wide variety of crafts, but the quality of the article is something missing.

Of course Thailand has some interesting museums. A good place to go and see the examples is that of the Thai culture and art, the National Museum, Na Phra That Road. An American entrepreneur Jim Thompson's house has a museum open daily, with admission to the public on a small canal, which is elegant and charming. At the Pasteur Institute (Snake Farm) on Rama IVTourists can see the road snakes their venom milked every day after the payment gateway.

Even in modern urban life and the advent of foreign culture, the immutable character of Thai culture has remained dominant. Carefree fun-loving Thai people live in this place. And the Thais are also proud and strong nation, as they have fought for centuries, has been able to preserve their undying eternal zeal and enthusiasm. If you are looking for beautiful and memorable vacation, choose Thailandand will be the right decision, since it is the best destinations in Southeast Asia.

What you see in Thailand

Category: news  | Tags:  | Leave a Comment
Deep Fried Critters in Thailand Feb 09

Southeast Asia is definitely a place where you can experience a different way of life. These include some of the things that are on the streets of the city can eat.

There must be something that a tourist gets a little 'can wonder. The question is whether some of the things you do, what to see the locals really just a little 'setup or naive tourists. eaten in Southeast Asia, and these often focus on food.

Thailand

You've probably seenA few travel shows or maybe Bizarre Foods, which focused on Asia. The exhibition will focus on the daily meals by locals, but also the oddity that aims primarily to the crowd of tourists seems to be. You know – fried cow testicles, eyes, and what you have. The Thai version of the mystery dinner with a friend depth odd critters is at kiosks on the streets.

Let's start with the basics. Can you really buy fried spiders and other bugs on the side of the road? Yes, it iscan. The stranger in the food, the more likely it is to be found, curled up on a stick. The food ranges from large spiders Roach crickets for … well, all we can to the pointed end of the stick.

The process of eating is also quite uniform. The kiosks tend to be in places where tourists gather to be. More acutely, the positions are those where tourists often gather to drink alcoholic beverages. You do not see the spider fried kiosks outside the museum, but mayalways be found outside the bar. This should give you a lot.

So, what spider fried taste? It tastes like fried cricket, Roach, and so on. The basic approach seems to boil to cook until the insect is extremely exaggerated. There is no taste other than that of oil. This should be another clue to the fact that the local people eat these things.

After many months in Thailand, I can tell you that people occasionally eat the odd insect cooked. That said, it is veryrare. The fried insects can be found on the roadside outside the adult beverage establishments tend to be tailor-made for tourists. This is more true in the world, so there should be no surprise that the same goes for Thailand.

If you want to try, hear a fried spider in Thailand must. Not only the locals nibble every night!

Deep Fried Critters in Thailand

Category: news  | Tags: ,  | Leave a Comment
tourist visa for Thailand Feb 08

Thailand is a beautiful country. Their rich culture and tropical climate are natural magnets for those who live in the bottom of the world. A large part of the revenue the Thai tourism industry that will become the hub of tourism in the Far East. What if you live in another country and want to enjoy a holiday in Thailand? Certainly not as easy as a walk in a park, walk and drive around the city. Guidelines are followed, and documentsare needed before the plane heading for the land of smiles.

Visiting Thailand as a tourist

Thailand

When you visit Thailand for leisure, sightseeing and personal enlightenment, you're a tourist. A tourist is not allowed to work or business in Thailand. A tourist needs a Thai tourist visa, he / she can stay in Thailand for a period of 15 to 30 days while their explorations and travels to the kingdom of God

What is a Thai tourist visa?

Atourist visa is a stamp or document needed so you can stay in Thailand for a specific period of time, for the purpose of tourism. It is stamped on your passport upon arrival at the airport in Thailand, or it can be obtained in your home country through the Thai embassy or consulate located there. The tourist visa can also be extended if necessary. There are certain countries that made agreements with the government of Thailand so their citizens can benefit from the Thai visa exemption when Please enter Thailand as tourists.

Requirements for a tourist visa

When you apply for a tourist visa for Thailand, some documents and the costs necessary to get one. The documents and fees are subject to change at any time and without notice, would be a good idea for a thriving tourism for the correct information before leaving for information about Thailand.

Required documents:

1. Passport or travel document valid for not less than 6 months 2 Visa Applicationform (filled out) 3. One (1) recent 4x6cm. photograph of the applicant 4. Roundtrip air ticket or e-ticket (paid in full) 5. Proof of financial means (20,000 baht per person/40,000 baht per family)

Don’t forget that Thai consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional documents when they deemed it necessary, so it is advisable that you present yourself when you’re in a good shape and state, together with your papers and documents. Visa Fee: US $ 30.00 per entry or equivalent. The fee for a tourist visa can be changed at any time and without notice, so it's a good idea, as updated by visiting the nearest Thai embassy or consulate in your area, or visit the Thai Embassy website for updates online.

Validity of the visa Thai

The validity of a Thai tourist visa varies from 15 days to 60 days depending on nationality. Applicants from the United States, Britain and Australia will receive a 60-day tourist visa from their embassy Thai Thai.

VisaExemption Regulation (No Visa Thai)

If you have arrived in Thailand through an international airport, a resident is allowed 30 days (depending on the country by a bilateral agreement on visa exemption with Thailand.) If you enter through the land borders of Thailand, you will get a cancellation 15 days will be allowed to stay in Thailand as a tourist immigration for what you have to leave the country again, or before the expiry of the permit. But theTourist visas can be extended, if you want or need to stay longer in Thailand. You must request an extension of stay in the Immigration Office located in Soi Suan Plu Thai, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120 files. Remember that success is an extension of stay only at the discretion of immigration officer attending to your application.

In summary, Thailand will have tourist visas for up to 60 days of travel in the United Kingdom. This canbe extended for another 30 days to the Thai immigration authorities. It 'important to remember, apply for Thai visa before leaving for Thailand.

tourist visa for Thailand

Category: news  | Tags: ,  | Leave a Comment
Thailand Eco Adventure Trip Ideas Feb 07

Thailand is known as an eco-adventure destination by travelers since the seventies, when backpackers came across the jungle trek tours in the north of the kingdom. Thailand provides now a huge variety of eco adventure recreations in all parts of the country.

Treks are most popular in northern Thailand due to the beauty of nature. Deep jungles, rivers and waterfalls, hot-springs, forested mountains and rice terrace fields are dream landscapes for travelers. The north is also rich in the experience of cultural diversity with the villages of ethnic tribes, while trekking to travelers. Thailand also has several national parks and national game reserves, where excursions can be arranged.

Thailand

Pai and Chiang are May, the two destinations, starting in most of the excursions in northern Thailand. Many travel agencies trekking for a period of three days a week. Each group is composed Trekker 2:00 to 12:00 and a tour guide in English. German, French or JapaneseGuides must be booked in advance, if necessary. Overnight stays in hill tribe villages remain in the home, in bamboo huts for the more organized. The meals are cooked by the guides who want to help travelers who want to learn to cook Thai cuisine with local ingredients.

Umphang the Burmese border in Mae Sot, is also known for its famous waterfalls. Ti-Lo Su is the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia during the rainy season and offers a magnificent view. Elephant riding can be arranged in two days,including a night in the jungle with elephants. In the first part of the Wa rafting can be enjoyed in a bamboo raft, while the second stage must be passed in the drifts Ti-Lo-Lee to get waterfall.

An amazing journey is a cruise ship for 3 days between Bangkok and Ayutthaya, where travelers experience stops along the banks of the Chao Phraya river of bicycles. This way they can discover the villages with local factories, magnificent temples andappetizing food markets. The visit of a school to meet Thai students in their classroom is a kind of experience too. The trip ends in Ayuthaya, former capital of Thailand from 1350 to 1767, where over four hundred temples and monasteries can be visited.

The south of Thailand has seen a growing number of visitors in the last twenty years, and has several national parks for eco-adventure trips. The exploration of Khao Sok, the oldest evergreen rainforest in the world, which is located at one hundred fifty kilometers from Surrathani, is not to be missed. The park has a wide wildlife with elephants, tigers, leopards, bears and gaurs in mountainous landscapes with limestone cliffs. Overnights are arranged in tree top houses and raft houses in the lake of Khao Sok.

From trekking and elephant-riding in Chiang Mai, bamboo rafting in Umphang, to bicycle rides up country and river cruises in Ayuthaya, Thailand has an eco-adventure tour for anyone who wants to enjoy sport Activities in beautiful surroundings.

Thailand Eco Adventure Trip Ideas

Category: news  | Tags: ,  | Leave a Comment
What are the main attractions of Thailand, and activities? Feb 02

Bangkok

Most people spend several days in the Thai capital, but many find the pollution, congestion and chaotic street life extremely hard. There is plenty to keep you off the road, however, including the glittering Grand Palace compound and its giant reclining Buddha beautiful, fully equipped, the National Museum, the massive Chatuchak weekend market, with over eight thousand different night life that the entire range of sun cutting – club Rand depressingStrip joints.

Thailand

Beaches

Thailand, the beaches are among the finest in the world. Here are the places most developed and expensive and some of the best beaches on the islands of Ko Samui and Phuket, and the tendency for the head Backpakers budget more in the direction of Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Tao, Koh Lanta and Koh Mook. Krabi Railay beaches are nothing short of breathtaking, and is breaking Ko Samet simple and inexpensive to Bangkok and Koh Chang is for travelers in and out of reachCambodia.

Trekking

In contrast to the organized tours in the Himalayas, Thailand, trekking the tribe of "Focus on ethnic minority villages on foot, rather than the foot or the campaign. The hill tribes live in the sticks, but their villages are connected by trails, so hiking is not difficult. Most tours run past 58 days and three nights in the villages to function as an elephant and rafting. The main centers are the cities of northern trekkingChiang Mai and Chiang Rai, but the way in which both are huge over-subscription, so you should Mae Hing Sin, Pai, Kanchanaburi Umphang or the place where the streets are quieter and more rewarding to get started.

The ruins of the former capital of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya

It dates to the thirteenth century, is an excellent example of Sukhothai og thought of urban lakes and revives the elegant statues of Buddha. The temples and palaces of Ayutthaya 300 years show a sophisticated blend ofHindu and Buddhist sculpture and fun to explore by bicycle. Both remnants are now preserved as historical parks. There are many disappointing World War II Rafthouse attractions, as well as the appropriate selection of trekking, rafting and options for the cycle to take advantage of the river or fines, and some good accommodation.

Kanchanaburi

Located on the banks of the River Kwai, the city is famous for his role as a prison camp during the Second World War and its bridge,their destruction by the allied forces has been immortalized in the movie Lean Davis. There are many disappointing World War II sites in the city, and a reasonable range of trekking, rafting and cycling options, make the most beautiful river landscape, accommodation and attractive to Rafthouse

Khao Sok National Park

Here you can sleep in a treehouse in Carso, awake to the sound of car horns FAQ Gibbons, and take an adventure tour through the caves and water loggingJungle trail to the lake

The ancient Khmer temple of Phanom Rung

This beautiful pink sand stone complex was built in the tenth century temples of Angkor as the design across the border in Cambodia

Thai Massage

Enjoy a traditional massage at Wat Pho temple in Bangkok, then learn the techniques, even with a course in Bangkok or Chiang Mai.

Snorkeling and diving from the remote Similan Iceland

The turquoise water, fine sand and coral reefsregularly visited by sharks, stingrays and turtles

Mae Hong Song Loop

Rent a bike and spend many days as possible on the circular route of 600 km through the beautiful landscape of the plains north-west distant parts

Kayak along the coast of Krabi

A fun way to explore the spectacular cliffs and rugged remote uninhabited islands in the south on the west coast

Sang Khom

It 'nice to just chill out in this small city on the wooded idyllisthe Mekong River, where you can rent bicycles, visit traditional villages and chaos in the water in inner tubes and canoes

Pai

This relaxed city in northern Thailand has a distinct air New Age and is the perfect place to take some courses in alternative therapies, see the art shops and to organize a trek.

Full Moon Beach Party

Join the hordes of the monthly full moon parties on Koh Pha Ngan, an infamous back-packer pulls "beach rave up to 30,000Clubber.

What are the main attractions of Thailand, and activities?

Category: news  | Tags: , ,  | Leave a Comment
Holidays in Thailand Feb 01

If you plan your vacation, you want to look to Thailand. Thailand has become one of the most popular destinations in the world. It has many types of landscape. The mountainous regions of the north, the plains region of central, eastern and north-east, southern Thailand and some of the most beautiful beaches and islands on the planet. Thailand is one of the most modern infrastructure in the region. Transport, banking and telecommunications are allexcellent and makes the most remote regions of Thailand to visit comfortably and easily. nightlife in Thailand is legendary and a major attraction for visitors and its restaurants and bars to complete a package irresistible to some of the best cuisine and entertainment. The galleries and museums housing treasures of bygone ages offer visitors a real visual treat.

Thailand has a tropical climate, high temperature and humidity, and dominated by monsoons. April and Mayare the hottest months. In June, start at the beginning of the southwest monsoon, which continued intermittently until the end of October. From November to February the climate is better, with a cooling wind-north-east and lower humidity. This is also the season and the best time to travel to Thailand. The north and north-east are generally cooler than Bangkok in winter and hotter in summer. The annual rainfall is 1,520 mm in the north, west andcentral regions, about 2540 mm or more on the Thai side of the Malay Peninsula and about 1270 mm or less on the Khorat.

Thailand

Holidays in Thailand

Category: news  | Tags: ,  | Leave a Comment
Travel in Thailand Jan 31

When on vacation, and we all want to cut loose and relax in our stressful life and forget this is a good thing. Not only is this a good thing for you, but it's a good thing for anyone to take advantage of you and you can relieve your values.

As a traveler, if you go to Disney World or Thailand, you must be aware of your surroundings. Destination that you are, you can bet that there are people waiting there, do their workbe used to take you in your state of relaxation. Do not take for granted the safety of the station.

Thailand

As with any journey to any destination in the world you must be aware of surroundings, especially in tourist areas where you may be caught in a disturbing element. I covered the basics in 5 rules are not stupid tourist.In Thailand, the real danger may not be what you expect. Thailand, like anywhere else in the world, has its share of crime and fraud. While watchingfor your valuables and personal safety, it is quite easy to ignore some aspects of the trip that we take for granted at home. From this point of course bring your trip very well to an early death.

Crossing roads, crowded rooms and road accidents take more lives each year in Thailand than any other activity, including crime. Only a few days in the last year there were over 226 deaths in Thailand and joined a club of fire Santika Pub86 people in hospital and 59 people were killed. Of the 59 dead at Club 21 were foreigners.

Clubs are the first part of this trifecta awareness. Some clubs can be quite large square and the people, where is your thing, then you really should take a walk around the club and check it out. Make sure you know where the exits are and, if possible, make sure that they are not blocked. Last year, a club in Pattaya caught fire shortly before the opening of what an adequate number of die. The fireFire Marshal is intended for a cable chains and find a second exit to keep blocked access to the outside. Eve of this year saw a fire in Santika Pub caused by fireworks lit from within, as part of the celebration that strike the treatment of the insulating foam on the ceiling.

small clubs deserve as much as the outputs are usually dark and hidden. Most of the fires that take place in Thailand to be electric. The electricity in most of these places isSubstandard at best, at worst criminal. Club fires are not an everyday occurrence in Thailand, but they do happen, and when they occur, usually there are deaths involved. Go to the club and have a great time, if that's what you're talking about. Easy, secure and scope of the places you are, you can only save.

Driving in Thailand

As with any other destination in the world you can rent cars, trucks and motorcycles in Thailand. The best advice I can give you, is not the case. Everyone IThailand expat always met the two-week holiday in Thailand that has led, had an accident. It is not a question of if you are involved in an accident, but when.

Some were minor scratches, but others have long stays in hospital and surgery required. Last year, a Thai woman on her way home from work a week in Pattaya ride their bikes fell into a hole in the middle of the road, the 6 feet deep and 4 feet wide. The contractor is working on the road would never have thought it was a barricadenecessary.

Sometimes the accidents are caused by poor road conditions, but more often than road accidents in Thailand, it is possible, from rural areas to cities are scored at the wheel badly. Motorcycles weave in and out of traffic as quickly as possible and drive to defend their place with a passion. My second trip to Thailand, I saw two motorcycle accidents in one night. The first incident, a motorcycle cut in front of a bust right Baht taxi ride a decision on it. The second incident, aMotorcycle crashed into the back of a Mercedes at high speed. My last trip when I was on the way home from the bus station Mukdahan in Pattaya, we passed a motorcycle threw down the street with a pilot apparently died in 100 meters.

A taxi from Pattaya to my driver in deciding which lane he wanted so he decided to take the difference between driving and trains and cars for a half mile or so divided. I think the Falanga unnerved screaming in the back of his taxiso he stopped.

The traffic in Bangkok is so bad that it is not uncommon for a motorcycle taxi on the sidewalk, and sit on the sidewalk. The guide is more of a sport in Thailand and A-blood sports to do it. The bad Asian driver may be a cliché to cliché, but when it comes to Thai drivers are more truth than fiction is to this feeling.

If this does not give a break to think about driving while in Switzerland, then consider the following two articles:

In 1999 a study was carried out byDG Jacobs and Amy Aeron-Thomas, called A REVIEW OF GLOBAL victims. It is broken road deaths by region in the world with Asia with a full 44% of all traffic fatalities. There should be no surprise that Thailand is the leader in road accidents around the world come for some time. In 2004 it was estimated that Thailand has an incidence rate of 6.6 accidents per 10,000 drivers were compared across Europe was just 1.8 accidents per 10,000 drivers.

PichaiTANEERANANON and grandparents SOMCHAINUEK appointed a study on the situation in bus accident bus accident in Thailand Thailand: case studies. The sheer number of bus accidents and fatalities per year is breathtaking in Thailand.

If you drive only in Thailand, is to ensure international driver's license or a Thai driver's license and insurance. If you are in an accident is most likely to take as a person is at fault, and then see if they are not there to pay the fines will be involved.

PublicTransportation is the alternative for most is good. I was on a motorcycle taxi, tourist buses and taxis to hit the country used. I have not a problem, but I know that the odds are against me. With drivers sometimes work 12 -16 hours a day, it is difficult to know what kind of ride you get. When Elvis Costello said: "Accidents happen, but if you keep your wits and your environment know that it is a good chance of preventing theirone.

Hiking on the streets of Thailand

I'm on the streets of Bangkok through me feared by four clock morning and not even for my personal safety, even though I was well aware of my surroundings. I can not say the same when crossing the roads in Thailand. Pedestrians are seen as virtually objectives and pedestrians in crosswalks are the target.

Trust me drivers do not slow down, cross the road, if at all, only then honk the horn to remind your neighborFall, if you must travel. Add in low light conditions, alcohol or both, on both sides of this equation and you have a recipe for disaster.

While Bangkok has many pedestrian bridges, the same can not other popular destinations such as Pattaya, where via 2cnd plays much like the old Frogger video game to say. 2cnd from street to street Pattaya beach and have a considerable distance, no traffic lights and at night the lighting is uneven in some places.

A study of the pedestrian zoneKohn Kaen province in an accident, he did a population of 150,000 in 2002. The study involved the collection of information on pedestrian accidents in the period 1998-2000. In 2000 there were 4,400 pedestrians injured or killed in the streets of Thailand with an estimated 65,000 road accidents and related deaths. A study of accidents and investigation of the pedestrians, the insecurity in Kohn Kaen.

To cross a road in Thailand, take the time to judge carsThe distance and speed, so good you can even streets with little traffic, because it is too late by the time we take and some of the incidents I've seen there are no more likely to be much left to identify.

As always, no matter where you are safe in the world that you know the environment and control of yourself at all times, and you should be fine.

Travel in Thailand

Category: news  | Tags: ,  | Leave a Comment
Thailand and some food for thought Jan 30

Yes, it's true.

Thailand is a Third World country, but the capital Bangkok is certainly not his idea of what should be a third world country.

Thailand

Want to spend one million (U.S.) dollars for a condo? No problem. There are hundreds to choose from.

Never experience the desire for a Starbucks coffee, McDonald's Big Mac or a 7-11 hot dog?

Do not worry, they are all here in Bangkok. In fact, there are about 4,000 in 7-11sThailand.

Starbucks now has 100 locations in Thailand.

McDonald's does not let you forget I'm here.

So, on a "Western Level" Bangkok is very civilized, and it is not the only town or beach in Thailand that reminds you of home, or at least the big city.

Having lived in Bangkok for a few years ago I was shocked to learn of a report by the Thailand Ministry of Health, also known as The Ministry of Health.

In just the first three months of 2008 over 250thousands of people in the Kingdom of Thailand were reported to be ill from eating contaminated food and drink.

A total of 37 people have died due to contamination.

The public is warned diarrhea, food poisoning, typhoid, cholera and rabies.

The Ministry of Health of Thailand, said: "The hot weather and drought are the ideal conditions for germs and bacteria, especially where hygiene and sanitation are inadequate."

Street vendorseems to be a major source of food contamination that showcases established, but a recent review of the restaurant led to cutting boards, that almost 50 percent of them contaminated by bacteria and fungi.

If you are in the United States for granted that regulate the food industry.

In many parts of the world, handling the meat, bread, chocolate, donuts and other food vendors with their hands' is quite common.

The weekend marketAmsterdam and buy bread and meat. You just take and put in a bag after work around for your money "clean." It 'as simple as it is, and Holland is not a Third World country.

I admit I had diarrhea after eating a meal from time to time, but it is bigger than all the experience.

Carry hand sanitizer that ethyl alcohol is a clever idea, and I know that I will be out of a stall or seller in a public event, an event or food market, I usually have a small bottle containingwith me.

I'm not paranoid about the health problem, but I'm glad to see that the Authority with the problem and proposes measures to reduce the problem.

Thailand is a country of about 65 million people and millions of people from all over the world visit this warm and welcoming haven. Personally, I love living in Bangkok and I know the city like the palm of my hand, after a lot of time here since 1991 and finally moved here in late 2004.

HighAverage temperatures are more likely to unsanitary conditions are bad, but do not leave a message do you think of this as a great place to buy vacation or retirement.

Only a reference to common sense, if it looks dirty, it is likely that if the food is not cooked thoroughly, you could have problems later, and wash your hands often, because you never know know when or if I 'll be the shaking hand.

Thailand and some food for thought

Category: news  | Tags: ,  | Leave a Comment