Being a land filled with delectable cuisine, Thailand has a lot to offer on her platter. You can smell the rich aroma wafting through the air as you walk along the busy streets. Roadside stalls can offer you one of the best tom yum soups you might ever taste. With tourists crowding, street vendors work in double quick time to whip up delicious dishes fragrant with fresh lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime. And to top it all off, a must-have dessert is Thai’s famous mango sticky rice. This dessert features freshly cut mangoes topped with sweet coconut milk - nutritious and delicious. Visit the Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok or the Otop in Patong and be mesmerized with the array of street food on display; you can eat like a king with only a few dollars. For a more challenging culinary experience, you can always try fried bugs on sticks. The best of Thailand comes from their street food culture.
Thailand’s gleaming Buddha statues can be found striking all kinds of poses - standing, seated, fully reclined or reading a book. A deeply religious people, expect to see Buddha statues in all sizes and shapes, from tall and sky-piercing to tiny pocket-sized. Take your pick of the many temples and sanctuaries offered in Thailand. You’ll often find monks seated around the temple grounds and perhaps be lucky enough to receive a blessing or two. To truly immerse yourself in the Thai culture, visit in April for Songkran (Thai New Year). However, don’t expect to stay dry as this festival is all about water and everyone ends up drenched.
The legendary beach bars are a must when visiting the pristine beaches of Thailand. You can dress up, sip classy cocktails at a glamorous beach bar or you can turn up in your boardshorts. Either way, there is nothing better than enjoying a laid-back chat with the locals while downing a cold Thai beer. If dancing till the wee hours of the morning is more of your party scene, book your tickets to Koh Pha Ngan just in time for the annual Full Moon Party. Get wild and crazy, downing drinks while dancing to world famous DJs and stand in awe watching fire dancers at this insane annual beach party. Continue the shenanigans amongst the hundreds of bars lining both sides of Bangla Street in Patong and Walking Street in Pattaya where the night scene is on for 24/7 all year round.
Families can enjoy the beautiful Thai beaches in more ways than they can imagine. From basking in the sun on a beach towel to having a friendly volleyball game with the locals, you can make the most of the Thai islands. Take home memories of all your Thai adventures. There is so many things to do, snorkelling with your family on the shores of Koh Lipe, giving your arms a workout while discovering the waters of James Bond Island on a kayak and enjoying a tour of Phi Phi Island. Feed the adrenaline junkie in you to a banana boat ride or shout out the traditional Thai greeting while you parasail high above the waves. Treat your inner shopaholic to fashion at low retail prices in the famous Chatuchak market or visit the Siam Paragon mall in the heart of Bangkok for designer goods. Shopping in Thailand is always great fun and you will go home with the best buys.
The best buys, however, are the experiences Thailand has to offer. A Thailand experience isn’t complete without a relaxing massage. You can already feel relaxed as soon as you walk into a day spa and the staff greets you with a typically warm-hearted smile. Let the professionals dig deep into those tight muscles and work out the knots as you doze off to the fragrant air filled with the aroma of essential oils. Go for a hot stone massage or visit a hot spring spa and enjoy every style of relaxation therapy.
Vibrant and colourful, rich in culture, and kind people make Thailand one of the top vacation spots for people who love the best things in life. Pack your bags for your next Thailand trip and include Gifting Owl as part of your itinerary for your diverse experiences. Kobkhunka
