Tropical wildlife
Thailand is just teeming with wildlife, for which its rainforests and mountain slopes shelter a fantastic menagerie. A journey accross Thailand's natural interior ensures experiencing the country's wildlife first hand.
From Asian elephants and sun bears to monkeys and wild oxen. You can meet rescued elephants at Elephant Nature Park, or search for them in the wild in Khao Sok National Park.
Paradisiacal islands
With white-sand bays, technicolour coral reefs and jungle-covered karst formations emerging from turquoise seas, Thailand's islands and beaches are everyone's dream of a tropical paradise.
The problem is deciding which type of paradise do you want. Off of it's two coasts, there are hundreds of islands to choose from.
Not only Pad Thai
Balance, detail and variety are the pillars of Thai cuisine. It is all about "intricacy; attention to detail; texture; color; taste; and the use of ingredients with medicinal benefits, as well as good flavor".
Recently, 7 of Thailand's popular dishes appeared on the list of the "World's 50 Most Delicious Foods (Readers' Pick)".
Rich culture
Thai has one of the richest culture heritages in the world. It's been crafted during 700 years by means of Buddhism as well as Indian, Chinese, and other Suotheast Asian influences.
The wai, a greeting consisting of a slight bow and a press of your hands in a prayer-like fashion, is an integral part of the Thai etiquette, denoting respect or reverence.
