There are several Thailand. Firstly, Bangkok, more than 10 million inhabitants, urban monster megalopolis hyperactive and where we get lost. Then south, islands, beaches and rocks rising up from thesea, its cuisine spicier, his mentality a bit different. Finally, the North, with its ancient kingdoms founders, its relaxed pace of life,thousands of Buddhist temples, its fertile land …
However, an across Thailand to locate national qualities: a strongidentity first, Siam was never colonized and has developed arts, culture and even an own alphabet. A keen sense of social conventions and politeness, high religiosity, and together, aquasi-reverence for the royal family, God’s chosen. Finally, lots of humor and a strong appetite for everything, especially fun - Thai Epicureans, always ready to party.
That said, Thailand or Thai Muang (etymologically, ”the land of free men”) remains one of the last countries in the world that so many quality ingredients for a successful recipe for a perfect holiday : wooden bungalows on beaches sleepy , vast paddy fields and hillscovered with jungle, living traditions, businessmen speed andancestral tribes, and varied cuisine at prices (still) insignificant.
