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Thailand, also known
as Siam, has a
breath of attractions for travelers ranging from
exotic markets, shopping and nightlife in
its capital city, Bangkok located in Central Thailand, trekking
amongst hill tribe people in the North,
exploring the numerous archeological sites of
ancient civilization and dinosaurs in the
Northeast, seeking a short carefree leisure
break without venturing too far away from the
capital in the East Coast and beautiful beaches
and diving sites in the South. The many beautiful
golden Buddhist temples (wats) dotting the
landscape make visiting Thailand a must.
 Unlike its
neighboring countries which has fallen to
European powers, Thailand has miraculously
managed to remain independent and united and
become one of the most accessibly exotic
locations in the world. Tourists can try out its
world-renowned Thai cuisine or learn the Thai art,
architecture and language. The finest
architecture is found within the royal palace, Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn
which was once home to the
Emerald Buddha, on the banks of the Chao Pharaya
River in Bangkok and also at Doi Suthep National
Park, possibly Thailand's most beautiful temple.
Bangkok is a very
popular tourist city with amazing tourists
attractions such as the Grand Palace and Wat
Phra Kaeo (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha),
Anantasamakhom Throne Hall, Wat Mahadhatu,
Vimanmek Mansion, the Royal Elephant National
Museum, Wat Pho, San Lak Mueang (City Pillar
Shrine), Sanam Luang (Phramen Ground), Photo:
Wat Phra Kaeo Bangkok
National Museum, the National Gallery, Wat Arun
(the Temple of Dawn), Wat Trimit (Temple of the
Golden Buddha), Wat Benchamabophit (the Marble
Temple), Wat Suthat, the Giant Swing, Wat
Rajbopit, Wat Saket (Temple of the Golden
Mount), Wat Ratchanatdaram, Wat Indharawihan,
Wat Si Sudaram (Wat Chi Pa Khao), Wat Cha Lo,
Wat Pho Bang O, Wat Bang Oi Chang, Wat
Suwannaram, Wat Kaeo Fa, Wat Prasat, Wat
Amphawan, Phra Sumeru Fortress (Phra Sumen),
Suan Pakkad Palace Museum, National Museum of
Royal Barges, the Erawan Shrine, Prasat Museum,
Jim Thompson's Thai House, Queen Saovabha
Memorial Institute (the Snake Farm), Dusit Zoo,
Kamthieng House Museum, Bangkok Dolls Museum,
Museum of Imagery Technology, Siriraj Museums,
Science Museum, Lumphini Park, Suan Luang Rama
IX Park, Siam Park (Suan Siam), Dream World and
Safari World.
 The remains of
ancient cities are located at Ayutthaya,
Sukhothai, Ban Chiang and Phimai. The province
of Sukhothai boasts the honor of being the site
of the most ancient Thai capital city, the centre of
a kingdom in which flourished from the mid 13th
to the late 14th century. Thailand has many
accessible national parks offering a variety of
adventures including trekking, elephant riding,
bird watching animal sighting and also beautiful
waterfalls.
Thai song, dance and
music are intricate and graceful. There are over
36 museums which displays Thailand's treasures
Wat Yai Chaiyamongkhon in Ayutthaya
and antiquities. Traditional clothes and
costumes are worn for ceremonial purposes
although some hill tribe people still wear
colorful traditional clothes all the time.
 Football (soccer),
golf and badminton are popular among the Thais
with Thai kickboxing and takro (similar to the
Western game hacki sack) as the local favorites.
Thailand also has many challenging golf courses,
some designed by PGA legends such as Greg Norman
and Jack Nicklaus, and golf resorts and with
Tiger Woods as their idol, golfing never
generated so much attention before. Thailand is
fast becoming the 'health holiday' capital of
the world where some of the finest health spas
are found here.
When in Thailand,
eating Thai cuisine is a definite must. Thai
food is unique, blending a multitude of spices
and ingredients that make each dish a special
joy. It is common to be served dishes that
include hot, sour, sweet and salty flavors at
one meal. So, come to Thailand and treat your
palate and your senses. It will Wat Si Chum be a journey of
discovery you will never forget in a country
known for its food, the friendly saffron-robed
monks, the busy Bangkok traffic, the magical
sculptures in the temples and the generous Thai
people and popular tourists destinations include
Chiang Mai, Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Samui, Krabi, Phuket
and Pattaya.
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