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THAILAND
THE HOLIDAY DESTINATION
SELECTED ARTICLES TO ENTICE YOU TO VISIT AND FALL IN LOVE WITH THE LAND OF THAILAND
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AN INTRODUCTION
This is an introduction to the nation of Thailand, aimed specifically at the first time visitor or to anyone spending time in the country - anyone who is looking for simple advice on getting around, wants to sample the local culture, or wants ideas for places to visit - day trips and half day trips, including outings to some of the lesser known attractions of this great country.
This is very much a personal view of Thailand by the author of this website - a frequent visitor to the country. As such I must say that articles are written on the basis of my experiences and cover only those aspects of the country which I feel competent to write about, and which I feel most deserve to be made known to a wider public. Think of it more as a magazine of selected photoessays rather than as a comprehensive guide book to all things Thai. My aim is to help the tourist who visits to get the most out of their time here, whether it be three days in passing, a three week vacation, or three months as a backpacker touring the whole nation. It covers some of the major attractions, glimpses of life in the cities and the countryside, and anything else which appeals to me or which I think you, the reader, may find useful. Take a look at the various articles I have written, and if any of them take your fancy, please read. I sincerely hope that if you are planning a trip to the self-styled 'Land of Smiles', then at least one or two of these articles will give you useful advice or ideas on day trip excursions and other experiences which will enhance your stay in the country.
All essays are liberally spiced with my own photos of Thailand, and more pages will be added as and when I have sufficient material (photos and personal experiences) to do so. Thank you.
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There is an index to all articles below, or for a more useful brief summary of each page, click on 'All My Thailand Pages' in the menu above. Articles can also be accessed by just hovering on the menu.
1) Land of Smiles - An Overview of the Country
2) Ayutthaya - The Ancient Capital of Thailand
3) Bang Pa-In - The Summer Palace
4) Muang Boran - Architectural and Cultural Museum of Thailand
5) The Erawan Museum - Bangkok's Bizarre Three-Headed Elephant
6) Buddhists at Prayer at the The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok
7) Shows, Entertainments and Attractions in Bangkok
8) A Guide to Lumpini Park, Bangkok
9) A Photographic Essay of Bangkok Life: People at Work, Rest and Play
10) A Tourist's Guide to Bangkok Transport
11) Thai Street Food (Cooked Foods)
12) Thai Street Food (Desserts, Sweets and Drinks)
13) The Shopping Malls of Thailand
14) Attractions for the Tourist in Northeastern Thailand
15) The Chiang Khan Walking Street
16) The Chiang Khan Culture, Countryside and Riverside
17) A Westerner in a Thai Village
18) The Asian Water Monitor Lizard; Varanus salvator
19) The Elephant Parade: a Story of Art, Culture and Conservation