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When I arrived in Thailand, June 21, 2003, I asked my self. What is so special with this place? It's so
much like Philippines. When my parents phoned me the following day 'bout my impression with Thailand I answered
"It's so much like Philippines without the temples". Then the next day my cousin asked me "How's Thailand?" and I answered
"It's so much like Philippines without the temples and monks" and everyday the way I looked at Thailand changes.
What really facinates me in Thailand are the people there, locals and tourists alike. Everybody seems to
like Thailand; the question is WHY!? The language barrier is a big problem for tourist in Thailand. Typical Thais cannot
speak English, so if your in a local market or bazaar it's really hard to bargain. There are time that when the vendor gave
up they will just ask you to go away, because it's useless, they can't understand whatever you were saying. Most
of the time they just smile and say "mai kao chai" meaning "I don't understand". Thais are friendly same as Filipinos. They
are very accomodating and only real problem is the language barrier. Aside from that I can't think of anything else. Only
pure fun, excitement and adventure!
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Bangkok
What really set Bangkok apart from other cities are there astonishing temples. This is the city with many
temples, old and new alike. There's alot of things to do in Bangkok of them are temple hopping. The first temple
I visited is the Wat Pho, also known as "The Temple of the Reclining Buddha". It houses
the 46 meters long reclining Buddha image which is the second largest reclining Buddha in the country with a mother-of-pearl
design in the sole of its feet. Aside from Wat Pho, the Golden Mount, The Marble Temple, Wat Traimit, is also a must see.
Another must see and mostly know landmark in Bangkok; aside from Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is the Wat Arun
or "The Temple of Dawn". The most attractive structure
of Wat Arun is the center 79-meter high pagoda or Phra Prang decorated with mosaic
of multi-colors Chinese porcelain. The outer four corners are Prangs which hold
statues of Phra Phai (god of the wind).
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Kanchanaburi
It is located 130 km west of Bangkok which boarders Burma in the north-west.
It is home for the famous Bridge Over the River Kwai, immortalized in novels and films.
Aside from the Death Railway, Kanchanaburi is also famous for its beautiful
nature. Major attraction includes waterfalls, mountains, caves, national parks and the River Kwai.
The Erawan Waterfalls set amongst rough jungle in the Erawan National Park
is rank as the most beautiful falls in Asia.
Hua Hin
The olderst resort in Thailand. It is a perfect place for a relaxing weekend. The white
sand goes for miles, most of the locals are friendly, the food is great and the guesthouses are not expensive!
Unlike other beaches in Thailand, Hua Hin is very laid back. If your looking for disco houses
and bars, there's not much of it in Hua Hin. But if your looking for a relaxing get away, Hua Hin is a place to go.
Ayutthaya
As the old capital of Siam Kingdom for 417 years Ayutthaya is a perfect place to go if your looking for
some history. Many ancient ruins and art works can be seen in a city that was founded
in 1350 by King U-Thong when the Thais were forced southwards by northern neighbours. During the period of Ayutthaya being
the Thai capital, 33 Kings of different dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was sacked by the Burmese in 1767.
Ayutthaya is 76 km north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent
ruins. Such ruins indicate that Ayutthaya was one of Indo - China's most prosperous cities. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya a Historical
Park, a vast stretch of historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, has been included in UNESCO's list of world heritage
since 13 December ,1991.
Up North: Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
Koh Samet - Rayong
Down South: Phuket & Koh Phi Phi, Krabi
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