3-day visit in bangkok
by gemi80
if you're on a limited time to visit Bangkok like I did, better do without a guide..don't worry about getting lost coz u won't..there are a lot of tourist police around...also you could see a lot of tourists around...so u won't feel like you're out of place...as long as you won't hesitate to ask and you have a map( that has the name of the places written in thai), you won't get lost....if you're going to somewhere that is not no clear in the map, have a thai write it in thai before you venture out coz the taxi drivers cannot read english alphabets...maps are freely given in the airports..take one or two and ur all set for your escapade in bangkok...you could go to every tourist attraction most recommended in just 3 days, we did..well im talking about bangkok, we haven't gone to pattaya or any other city...but if you need to prioritize, go to GRAND PALACE(that's a compound of temples), WAT PHO(located behind grand palace),CHATUCHAK weekend market(cheap pet accessories, tshirt souvenirs, n crafts), PRATUNAM(cheap women's clothes, wholesale price), SIAM square and TEMPLE of DAWN(that's the one u always see in the postcard) i love the Thais....i love the shopping........if there would be another chance to go back, i would...
Good source of travel information
by sourbugger
The magazine 'Farang', is aimed very squarely at the Khao -san sort of traveller / backpacker.
It's breezy FHM kind of style is very readable and often quite funny. It cats as a good source of information about both Bangkok and other places in Thailand. It's on-line pages perform a similar job. You can pick up a copy at most book stalls for about 100Bhat.
UPDATE : now name-changed to 'Untamed travel'
See: www.farangonline.com
CHRISTMAS IN BANGKOK
by Adeline_Foo
Since I was in Bangkok in December, I spent my christmas there. Although Thailand is generally a Buddist country, most of the commercial and shopping places still decorated up with Christmas lights.
This photo taken in front of a hotel. Can't remember the name!
DOs AND DON'Ts
by hana_aya
Learn a few words of Thai if only "hello" and "thank you".
Thais appreciate it very much.
Be polite and respectful toward older people.
Sample the local food and try out some of Thailand's exotic fruits.
But not the food on the street since the food may be contaminated
and will give you a sickness.
Try and learn a little about local customs and culture.
Take off your shoes when entering a Thai home.
Smile a lot. When visiting a temple or palace, dress properly.
Don't attempt to touch monks, especially if you are a female.
Table manners
by machomikemd
. A fork and spoon are the usual eating utensils. However, noodles are often eaten with chopsticks.
. The spoon is held in the right hand and the fork in the left. The fork is used to guide food on to the spoon. Sticky rice, a northern Thai delicacy, is often eaten with the fingers of the right hand.
. Most meals are served as buffets or with serving platters in the centre of the table family- style.
. You may begin eating as soon as you are served.
. Leave a little food on your plate after you have eaten to show that you are full. Finishing everything indicates that you are still hungry.
. Never leave rice on your plate as it is considered wasteful. The words for food and rice are the same. Rice has an almost mystical significance in addition to its humdrum 'daily bread' function.
. Never take the last bite from the serving bowl.
. Wait to be asked before taking a second helping.
. Do not lick your fingers.
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