Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Tuk-tuk & Chao Phraya Express Boat


Three wheeled open air vehicles taking two passangers,Tuk-tuk ofer an "interesting" ride .Best for shorter trips during off-peak hours.Settle the fare before proceeding.It might cost less than the price of a comparable journey by taxi meter.



This is the taxi boat>>>>>more story


The boats run regularly along Bangkok majestic ChaoPharaya River serve the many landing piers on booth banks and give agreat view of historic Bangkok.You can board at Saphan Taksin or Tien Tier

Transportation in Bangkok


Bangkok has an extensive bus service with routes serving every part of the city.There are both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned vehicles,which provide extremely cheap way of getting around town.



Meter taxis are easy available in Bangkok.Passangers must pay tolls in the case of using a Tollway or an Express way.And if you call a taxi from the airport to downtown,50 bahts will be added for airport service.If taxi do not have meters fares should be agreed upon before starting.

Mass Rapid Transportation (MRT)


This underground train system MRT ie the newest public transportation system in Bangkok.Opened in 2004 MRT is convenient and safe.All signs and announcements are in Thai and English.



This is the picture of Mass Rapid Train

Skytrain - Bangkok's Skytrain (BTS)


The 2 lines system is spotlessly clean,fast,efficient and relatively cheap.All signs appear in Thai and English.The Sky Train BTS connects with MRT underground within walk distance.



This is one of the places we can go.....

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Phuket And Bangkok Delicacies


Phuket has plantey of restaurants serving various kinds of food,e.g Thai Western and Chinise foods.The following are some of Phuket's delicacies which tourists of Phuket should not miss.......

Khanom Chin - Thai Rice Noodles with Curry soup
Kaeng Luang - Sour curry with fish and vegetables
Kaeng tai Pla - fish viscare curry hot and spicy
Mi hokkian - fried with fresh shrimp,shellfish and green cabbage
Mi sapam - Topped with seafood and gravy
Ho Mok - steamed curried fish or crab with vegetables wrapped in a banana leaf
O-tao - oysters fried with taro,eggs and flour dissolved in water
Namphrik Khung Sot - Shrimp paste blended with fresh shrimps,red onion,chillies and seasoned with lemon juice
Namphrik Khung Siap - hot shrimp paste sauces blended with roasted shrimps
Khanom Chin - Thai rice noodles with curry soup and vegetables


hehehe....this is my favorite foods in Phuket or Bangkok perrgghhh very delicious and you can get this if you are in:
PHUKET
Patong Beach
Karon Beach
Kata Beach
Phuket Town
Rawai beach
Chalong Bay

BANGKOK
Sukhumvit
Pratunam
Chatujak
Siam
Radchadapisek
Bang kapi
Ramkhamheng





Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Shopping In Bangkok

Central World Bangkok


The Erawan Shopping Complex


The Esplande


Grand EGV


MahBonKrong


SEE MORE>>>>>..


Pattaya Shopping centre


Seacon Squre


Siam Paragon


Siam Jusco

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale



The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale is a two month shopping promotian in the countrys principal tourist centers.On ofer are a diverse range of products and services with special discounts of up to 50% and promotional offers from participing department stores andretail outlets.Look out for the distinctive Amazing Thailand Grand Sale sign and promotional material.SEE More>>>>>



Duration - June 2008 - 31 August 2008
Time - Various
Shops In the Main Cities>>>>>>
Bangkok,Chiang Mai,Phuket,Hatyai,Songkla ang Pataya are the main cities and towns taking Parat in this promotion

Fruits In Thailand


Fruits Name In Thai words
1.Durian - Tu Rian
2.Mangosteen - Mang Koot
3.CustardApple - Noi Naa
4.Rambutan - Ngaw
5.Papaya - Ma La Gor
6.Young Coconut - Ma Praw On
7.Mango - Ma Muang
8.Star Fruit - Ma Faung

Thailand is rich of tropical fruits.During all the year tropical fruits can be found such as>>>>> Durian,Lynchee,Orange,Pineapple,Rambutan,Mangosteen,Banana,Longan,Mango,Watermelon,Sapodilla,Young Coconut,Papaya,Custrad Apple,Jackfruit,Pamelo,Guava,Rose Appleand etc.Most foreigners know this fruitsin tins but they are very delicious when eaten fresh.

Mangoesteen"The Queen of Thai Fruits"has a dark purple skin,but delicate white sweet flesh inside,fragrant and aromatic.In year 2002, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has decided to name and promote the Mangosteen as Thailandsnational fruit.

Durian "The King of Thai Fruits" has delicate creamy flesh making it one of the most popular of Thai fruits.Its strong aroma,however usually prevents fruit lovers from trying this delicious soft,yellow fruit that is eaten by pinching it open.

Tip: Eat a Mangoesteen after a Durian and then the Durian smell in the mounth is less strong.>>>>>>SEE More


SEASONAL : -
Rambutan- May to July
Mango - April to May
Lynchee - April to June
Mangoesteen - May to September
Durian - June to July

For the lovers and especially visitors To Thailand tasting variety of Thai fruits is a marvellous experience.