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Full name: Thailand (meaning "King of Thailand")

Capital: Bangkok (meaning "city of angels")

Location: Located in the center of Southeast Asia, the Kingdom of Thailand is a natural gateway to zhina, Myanmar and southern China. Topographically, it is divided into four natural areas: the jungle in the northern mountainous area; The vast paddy fields in the central plain; Semi-arid farmland in Northeast Plateau; And the tropical islands and long coastline of the southern peninsula.

China has 76 special areas, including counties, districts and villages. The capital Bangkok is the center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. Bangkok is also the seat of Thailand's respected royal family. The king is the head of the country and the army, and a supporter of Buddhism and all religions.

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. The king is the head of the country and the army, and a supporter of Buddhism and all religions.

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy country. The current king is King bhumibol adulyadej, also known as King Rama IX, and the ninth king of Chakuri Dynasty. The king has been in power for more than 50 years and is the longest-serving monarch in Thailand. Thailand has rich and colorful culture and traditions. Thailand has a proud history, tropical climate and is famous for its hospitality, so it has endless charm and fun, attracting tourists from all over the world.

Neighbouring countries:

1) Myanmar-West and North,

2) Laos-North and Northeast,

3) Cambodia-Southeast, and

4) Malaysia-South.

Area: 5 13, 1 15 km2.

Terrain:

Thailand is divided into four natural regions:

1) There are a large number of orchids of various colors in the northern mountainous areas. The handicrafts with rich local flavor are attractive, and the winter climate is cool, and temperate fruits such as strawberries and peaches can be planted;

2) Many archaeological and anthropological mysteries in the Northeast Plateau have not been solved;

3) The Central Plain is one of the most fertile rice and fruit growing areas in the world, with rich and colorful traditional culture and lifestyle, beaches on the eastern coast and vibrant international city Bangkok;

4) In addition to well-preserved beaches and idyllic islands, the South Peninsula also has tin mines, rubber plantations and fishery products, which are of vital economic significance.

Population: Thais are famous for their hospitality. Most of the 62 million residents are Thais, and there are other important ethnic groups, such as China and Indians. About 7 million residents live in the capital Bangkok.

Ethnic composition: Thai (80%), Chinese (10%), Malay (3%), other ethnic minorities (monks, Khmer, mountain people). Although this area used to be an immigration center in history, resulting in a certain degree of ethnic diversity, Thais still account for the majority. However, there is a high degree of cultural and social integration.

Language: for occasional visitors, both spoken and written languages are incomprehensible. However, in Thailand, English is also widely used, especially in Bangkok, where English has almost become the main business language. In major tourist cities, most hotels, shops and restaurants use English and some European languages, and Thai-English road signs and signboards can be seen everywhere in the country.

Religion: Buddhism (95%), Muslim (4%), Other (1%).

Government: Thailand has a constitutional monarchy since 1932. Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Representatives and senators are elected by the people. The Prime Minister is elected from members of the House of Representatives to lead the government. There are 76 counties in China. The administrative management of the capital Bangkok is the responsibility of the elected local governor. The local governors of the remaining 75 prefectures (Changwat) are appointed, and prefectures have counties (Amphoe), districts (Tambon) and villages (Mu Ban).

Head of State: King bhumibol adulyadej (Rama IX of Chakuri Dynasty)

Prime Minister: Zahin Sinava

Administrative divisions: 76 prefectures, including Anpu (county), Tambang (district) and Muban (village).

National flag: Red, white and blue stripes symbolize the country, Buddhism and the royal family respectively.

Time: Thailand time is 7 hours (+7 hours) earlier than Greenwich Mean Time.

Weather: Thailand has a tropical climate with three distinct seasons-dry and hot season, from February to May (the average temperature reaches 34 degrees Celsius and the humidity is 75%); There is plenty of sunshine in rainy season, from June to 65438+1October (average daily temperature is 29 degrees Celsius and humidity is 87%); In the cool season, from 1 1 to 1 (the temperature is from 32 degrees Celsius to below 20 degrees Celsius, and the humidity decreases).

The temperature in the north and northeast is lower at night. The south has a tropical rainforest climate, with an average annual temperature of 28 degrees Celsius.

Historically and in fact, the relationship between China and Thailand has always been very close. Although historians still have different opinions on the early history of Thailand. However, they generally believe that the Dai people originated in the southwest of China, especially in Yunnan, where many of their relatives settled. Therefore, King Rama VII of Thailand himself said: "China and Siam have deep blood, and even I personally have China blood."

Thailand was called Siam in ancient times. At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, Prime Minister Chen was defeated and occupied the city. Later, he left Siam and died in Siam. The Yuan Dynasty was a powerful country and determined to develop outward. Southeast Asian countries have paid tribute to the Yuan Dynasty, and Thailand is no exception.

According to the records of the Yuan Dynasty, the colossus of Siam and all things were paid tribute in the Yuan Dynasty (1277 to 1368). Yuan Di praised her obedience and gave her treasures from China, while Yuan Ting sent envoys to Siam three times, and they had a good relationship.

In A.D. 1350, a Thai chief named Rama Tiebodhi rose in Ayutthaya in the lower reaches of the Zhaopiye River in South Mae, and even conquered Sukhothai in the north to establish a kingdom. Most of Malaysia and Denzon along the coast of Myanmar are owned. King Ramatiebodhi died in 1369, that is, in the second year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty. In the 10th year of Hongwu (1377), Prince Zhao Lu of Siam was a group of princesses who came to Korea on the orders of his father. Ming Taizu was overjoyed, and asked Wang Heng, the minister of does, to seal the King of Siam and give the Prince clothes, coins and travelling expenses. Since then, Dacheng Dynasty has been called Siam. In the twenty-eighth year of Hongwu, Zhao sent envoys to pay tribute and told his father about his funeral. Taizu hit the official, went to offer sacrifices to the heir to the throne, and rewarded him a lot.

In the first year of Yongle in Ming Dynasty, Cheng Zu gave Siam a seal of Wang Jinyin, and the king of Siam also sent envoys to give thanks.

When Zheng He went to the West, many people stayed in Siam.

In the early Ming Dynasty, China's overseas activities were very frequent. Cheng Zu of the Ming Dynasty sent Zheng He to lead the fleet to seven voyages to the West. Siam, located in the sea passage from Vietnam to Malaysia, is a must. At that time, there were already Chinese Oracle bones living in Southeast Asia. Ma Huan, who accompanied Zheng He to the Western Seas, wrote a book entitled "Seeing the Victory of Siam", describing the situation in Siam: "The country is thousands of miles away, with rugged mountains outside and humid inland. There is almost no barren soil for farming, and the climate is not right, either cold or hot. The house in the king's official residence is quite gorgeous and tidy. People's houses are built like buildings, but they are demolished like bamboo buildings with betel nuts, and the dense pendulums are firmly tied with rattan. Spread a rattan bamboo mat and the bamboo will lie on it. He dressed up as a king, with a white cloth on his head, no clothes on it, and a towel wrapped around his waist. Ride an elephant or sit in a sedan chair in and out. One person holds an umbrella with a golden handle, made of grass leaves, which is very good. Wang Chongxin teaches Buddhism. Many people in China are monks and nuns. Buddhist monks and nuns wear the same colors as China. I also live in temples, fasting and abstinence. The custom is that women are in charge. The king and his people, if they want to discuss the details of business, this is their wife.

Thailand means "King of Thailand". In its 800-year history, Thailand can be proud that it is the only country in Southeast Asia that has not been colonized. The history of Thailand is divided into five main periods:

Southern Dynasties (AD 650- 1250)

Thais established their country in the south of China, which is now Yunnan, Guangxi and Guangdong. Many people moved south to the Chao Phraya River basin and settled in the central plain under the rule of the Khmer Empire, which may have accepted the culture of the Khmer Empire. The Thai people established an independent country Sukhothai around A.D. 1238, marking the beginning of Sukhothai dynasty.

Sukhothai period (A.D. 1238- 1378)

/kloc-In the 3rd century, the Thai people began to become the ruling force in this region, and gradually declared their independence from the Khmer and Bangladeshi kingdoms that existed at that time. The rulers call it "the dawn of happiness", which is usually considered as the golden age of Thai history. This is an ideal Thailand, rich in products and the monarch is as charitable as his father. The most famous king is the great Langen Star. But in 1350, more powerful big cities had a great influence on Sukhothai.

High-growth period (1350- 1767)

Monarchs in big cities have been influenced by Khmer culture from the beginning. They are no longer benevolent and approachable monarchs like the parents of Sukhothai dynasty, but autocratic emperors, and adopt the title of devaraja (King of God). In the early period of this period, the rule of big cities extended to the neighboring principality of Thailand and clashed with neighboring countries. /kloc-in the 7th century, Siam began to establish diplomatic and commercial relations with western countries.

1767, Myanmar invaded and successfully captured the big city. Although the Burmese won, their rule over Siam did not last long. The young general Phya Taksin and his entourage broke through the encirclement of the Burmese and fled to Chantaburi. Seven months after the fall of Dacheng, he and his army returned to the capital by boat, driving away the defenders of Myanmar and recovering Dacheng.

The period of Tunwu Li (1767- 1772)

The famous general Taksin decided to move the capital from a big city to a place near the sea, which was not only beneficial to foreign trade, but also to ensure the purchase of weapons, as well as to facilitate defense and retreat in case Myanmar attacked again. He established a new capital in Tunwuli on the west bank of Chao Phraya River. Taksin's rule was not smooth sailing. After the fall of the great city, the lack of central authority led to the rapid disintegration of the dynasty and the destruction of Taksin's rule of unifying the governments.

Bangkok period (1782 to present)

After Taksin's death, General Chakuri became the first king of Chakuri Dynasty, namely Rama I, and his reign was from 1782 to 1809. His first act after he ascended the throne was to move the royal capital from Dun Ngari to Bangkok across the river and build a magnificent palace. Buddha Loetla Nabhalai (1809-1824) continued the construction work. King Kelao (1824- 185 1) of Gessa re-established contact with western countries and developed trade with China. In The King and Me, King Monkut of Rama IV (185 1- 1868) established modern Thailand by concluding treaties with European countries to avoid becoming a colony. During his administration, many social and economic reforms were carried out.

King Chulalongkorn of Rama V (1869- 19 10) inherited his father's reform, abolished slavery and improved public welfare and administrative system. King Vajiravudh of Rama VI (1910-1925) reformed other aspects of compulsory education. During the reign of King Prajadibo (1925- 1935), Thailand changed from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy. The king abdicated in 1933 and was succeeded by his nephew king ananda Mahidol (1935- 1946). The country changed its name from Siam to Thailand, and realized a democratic political system from 65438 to 0939. The current king bhumibol adulyadej is Rama IX of Chariku dynasty.

His Majesty King bhumibol adulyadej is the ninth king of Chakuri Dynasty. He was born in 1927 and 12 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. His father, Prince Meadow of Songkhla, studied medicine at Harvard University. King Bhumibol succeeded to the throne in 1946, and was the longest-serving monarch in Thailand. As a constitutional monarchy, he remained neutral in times of crisis.

Thais have deep traditional respect for the royal family. The popularity of King Bhumibol largely reflects his close concern for people's happiness. He has closely linked himself with all aspects of Thai people's lives. He and his wife Queen Sirikit devoted themselves to inspecting people's lives and improving people's welfare.

His Majesty's Thai initials, Phor Por Ror, are located in the center of the crown, below the crown and above the eight-Luo inventory of the throne, which means that His Majesty is the center of the whole country and is supported by the people's care and loyalty. The yellow letter is the birthday color of His Majesty the King, and the blue background represents the monarchy. The number 9 in chakra and Thai around means that King bhumibol adulyadej is the ninth monarch of Chakuri dynasty. On the side of the crown are two seven-story umbrellas, and above it is a nine-story umbrella, both of which symbolize kingship. The four-point border represents four regions of the country, where people live a peaceful and stable life under the highest protection of the king. The king's protection is expressed in green, symbolizing peace and prosperity. There is a lotus at each of the four points on the border, which is a gift for your majesty's sixth birthday. The golden sunshine around the crown represents His Majesty's gift and kindness to the people of the whole country and brings pride and joy to the people of the whole country. There is an inscription on the blue ribbon under the crown to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty Xun on February 5th. 1999.

Chinese characters in the picture: the crown celebrating His Majesty's 6th birthday on February 5th, 1999.

Thailand is one of the powerful Buddhist countries in the world. The state religion of Thailand is a branch of Hinayana Buddhism, and more than 90% of Thais believe in it. The rest believe in Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and other faiths-they all have complete freedom of speech. Buddhism continues to exert a powerful influence on daily life. The elderly are highly respected by people. Therefore, the temple (wat) is the center of social and religious life in cities and villages.

Zen is one of the most popular aspects of Buddhism, and countless Thais meditate regularly to improve their inner peace and happiness. Visitors can also learn the basic principles of meditation in several centers in Bangkok or other parts of the country.

Meditation center

Some temples and meditation centers in and around Bangkok:

Association for scientific and creative wisdom,

Rachapak Building18th Floor,

163 sukunyi Soi 2 1,

Bangkok 10 1 10.

Tel: (02) 258-3242, (02) 258-3257.

Dama hospital

SOI 15 SOI chom pol 26/9, Bangkok, zip code 10900.

Tel: (02) 5 1 1-0439

Fax: (02) 5 12-6083

Thai meditation center,

World Buddhist groups,

6 16 Soi meth Nivet(Sukhumvit 24)

Bangkok 10 1 10

Tel: (02) 66 1- 1284 ext. 1290.

Thai Young Buddhists Association,

(13-25 years old)

58/8 Phetkasem 54 (Soi Thipniyom 2)，

Pha Si Charoen, Bangkok

Tel: (02) 4131,(02) 4 13- 1706,

(02) 4 13- 1958, (02) 805-0790 to 0794.

Fax: (02) 413-3131

Thai Buddhist Association,

4 1 Phra Athit Road, Bangkok

Tel: (02) 28 1-9563 to 9564.

Fax: (02) 28 1-9563

International Buddhist Meditation Center (IBMC)

Wat Mahathat，Tha Phrachan

Bangkok 10200

Tel: (02) 222-2835, (02) 623-6325.

Shopping place

In Bangkok: Shopping in Bangkok is not limited to one or two main streets. There are many shopping areas in the whole city, which provide a wide range of choices and convenient transportation. The following are selected shopping places:

Chatuchak Park Weekend Market:

This is a famous market in Bangkok, where you can buy anything, from clothes to potted plants-this is a paradise for people who like shopping and bargain on Taobao.

Xilong-Mahsak-New Road:

There are many gem and jewelry shops here, as well as Binjiang City Shopping Center, which is famous for its high-quality antique shops and regular auctions.

Xilong-Sulawang-Papon:

There are many specialty stores, boutiques and shopping plazas in the business center of Bangkok, and there are many kinds of goods. There are also many street stalls, the most famous of which is Papeng Night Market.

Ploenchit-Ratchadamri:

There are many department stores and shopping centers here, including World Plaza in Central, Gaisen Plaza, sogou, Chidelong in Central, Peninsula Plaza with many shops and restaurants, and Siam Center, where there are many discovery centers of fashion boutiques. Opposite the Central World Plaza, there is Narayana Phand Co., Ltd. (a joint venture of the Ministry of Industry). Address: Pathumwan Lumphini Ratchadamri Road, 127. Bangkok 10330 Tel: 0 22524670-9 Fax: 0 2255 7247 Website: www.naraiphand.com, the official handicraft center, which sells goods from all over the country.

Chitralada Chain Store: It was established by the support foundation founded by Queen Sirikit to promote the production of traditional Thai handicrafts. There are Chitralada chain stores in Bangkok and other major tourist cities, such as Pattaya and Chiang Mai.

Pratunam-Phetchaburi:

Pra Tunam Market is one of the clothing districts in Bangkok, where there are all kinds of low-priced clothes.

Bang Lamphu:

Bang Lamphu is close to the Grand Palace and the Jade Buddha Temple. This market is very prosperous and clothes are very popular.

Outside Bangkok:

Besides the capital, the main shopping city is Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is one of the largest handicraft and cottage industry centers in the world. There are a wide range of local products, including cotton and silk, mountain costumes, Burmese tapestries, hand-painted umbrellas and lacquerware, many of which can be found in night markets. Pattaya also has many shopping places for Thai goods. In fact, in all other cities and tourist attractions, there are a lot of gifts, souvenirs and local specialties for sale.

Jewelry quality assurance club

People who travel to Thailand also like to buy Thai jewelry and precious stones. These jewels and precious stones are beautiful in appearance, exquisite in workmanship and reasonable in price, which makes Thailand's precious stones and sub-precious stones enjoy a high reputation in the world. However, occasionally tourists complain that the jewelry prices of a few jewelers who lack professional ethics are unreasonable.

Thailand Gem and Jewellery Merchants Association (TGJTA) and Thailand Tourism Bureau have established a jewelry quality assurance club, including more than 50 major jewelry manufacturers and wholesalers. The aim of the club is to provide high-quality products at reasonable prices, and if buyers are not completely satisfied with their purchases, there is a money-back guarantee. The retail channel has this badge to prove your identity.

When you buy jewelry in a member store of the Jewelry Quality Assurance Club, your purchase behavior will be recorded in time, and a certificate about the details of the jewelry you bought will be issued. This certificate not only truly records the type and price of the jewelry you bought, but also guarantees that you can get a refund, 90% of the sales price within 30 days, and 80% within 45 days after 30 days. The contact information of the Jewelry Quality Assurance Club is: Tel: 0 2630 1390-7, Fax: 0 2630 1398-9, website: www.jewelfest.com.

Tourism Thailand receives more than 1000 complaints about fake jewelry every year. Therefore, you must be vigilant and avoid this kind of fraud. Please pay attention to our warning, which can help you avoid unpleasant things and give you a happy and beautiful holiday.

The following are valuable instructions for your self-protection:

-Be careful of anyone you meet who asks you to go to the jewelry store. This is probably a scam.

-Under no circumstances should you sell the gems and jewels you bought to others at twice or triple the price. Only buy jewelry for yourself or for your lover.

-Before you decide to buy, shop around and compare prices. Don't rush to buy it.

-Do not mail sapphires or other precious stones. Take valuables with you.

-Don't trust any sale. Reputable dealers almost never cut prices and never send salesmen to their stores to lure tourists.

-There is no promotion, exhibition or special sale of jewelry approved by the government or any official agency at any time of the year.

-The government does not own, operate, finance or approve any stores.

-If you can, please take the time to verify all statements. Words, promises, personal guarantees, unchecked documents, unauthorized oral or written statements, unexpected quotations, people met, etc. Can't constitute evidence. Remember, you are your best protection.

-All foreign Thai embassies, consulates or any delegation have no obligation or responsibility to return the goods purchased in Thailand.

-If you have any questions about the jewelry store, please contact us:

Tourism Thailand

Travel help center

1600 Makkasan xinbuli road, Rajatevee district, Bangkok 103 10

Tel: (66) 2250 5500 Fax: (66) 2250 55 1 1

E-mail: center@tat.or.th

Jewelry quality assurance club

Tel: (66) 2630 1390-7, fax: 0 2630 1398-9.

Website: www.jewelfest.com

Department stores and many shops in Bangkok use fixed prices according to standards, but in most other places, they can bargain. Shopping in Thailand is usually easy, interesting and worthwhile, but the following suggestions will help you when shopping, especially when buying precious stones and jewelry:

-Shop more and compare prices.-This is especially important when buying precious stones and jewelry.

-Ask for the invoice of the purchased goods and check whether there is any mistake before leaving the store.

Never let a salesperson or a new friend take you shopping. Because the store will give these people a commission, this cost is reflected in the price of the goods you buy.

Generally speaking, jewelry products cannot be returned. If returns are allowed, 25-30% of the selling price will usually be deducted as "damage fee". Reputable stores will provide a full refund, but usually within a certain period of time, such as 30 days. If the shopkeeper claims that the goods he bought can be refunded at Thai embassies and consulates abroad or other government agencies, don't believe it.

Reputable stores will have a written agreement that any goods within 90 days can be fully refunded. If the store refuses, go to another house.

Shops in the hotel promenade have to pay a high rent, so the price is usually higher than that of shops on the street. On the other hand, if you don't have much time to shop, the hotel promenade is very convenient.

Packaging and transportation services

As more and more tourists come to Thailand, most shops are experienced in overseas transportation. They will handle all the documents, such as insurance, customs duties and necessary permits. For those who want to transport small items by themselves, the central post office also provides packing service. There are several companies in Bangkok specializing in the transportation of large items or a large number of items.

VAT refund

Visitors who enter Thailand with tourist visas can apply for a 7% VAT refund if they buy goods in shops, department stores or other retail channels marked "VAT refund for tourists", and all those shops have tax refund application forms. Before leaving the airport, tourists must submit the completed VAT refund form, passport information and shopping invoice to customs officials. Some luxury goods must be inspected by tax officials. Tax refund will be made by bank draft or transfer to credit card. For more information, please contact the Tourism VAT Refund Office at 0 2272 9388 or the VAT Refund Office at Bangkok International Airport at 02535 6577-8.

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Thailand's silk, black gold products, bronzes, pottery and celadon, tinware, precious stones, processed jewelry and dazzling national handicrafts can all be used as gifts and souvenirs. International standard sportswear and casual clothes are very cheap. In Bangkok and major tourist cities, skilled tailors provide you with 24-hour service.

Clothing: Thailand is one of the leading clothing producers in the world. Every shopping center has many fashionable small clothing stores, where you can buy cheaper clothes, such as T-shirts and jeans. It is not expensive to find a tailor to customize clothes. Most styles can be made or copied in a few days.

Silk: Probably the most famous handicraft in Thailand. Silk comes in various colors, patterns and thicknesses and is sold by the yard, or as clothing and souvenirs. Thai silk noodles are very unique. It is a traditional tie-dyed silk in Northeast China. The most famous Thai silk wholesale store is undoubtedly Jim Thompson Store on Surawang Road in Bangkok.

Cotton cloth &; Batik printed cloth: Cotton cloth in Thailand is becoming more and more popular. The famous mountain cotton cloth is woven by northern tribes, with bold design and rich embroidery patterns. Also distinctive are the original batik printed fabrics produced by several studios in Bangkok.

Tin ware: The casting of tin ware requires the skilled skills of Thai craftsmen. The alloy is polished as smooth as silk and decorated with relief. Tin products include plates, boxes, vases and small bottles.

Gem: Bangkok is the capital of colored gems in the world. Ruby and sapphire are local gems, but practically all colored gems and diamonds can be bought here. Shoppers should be careful and only buy from famous dealers.

Antiques: Thailand, China, Myanmar and Khmer antiques are all good deals. It is forbidden to export certain items, especially Buddha statues. Other projects may require export licenses, but well-known distributors will make suggestions on restrictions and any necessary documents.

Pottery: Traditional and modern pottery can be seen everywhere in Thailand. The most famous is the sea green China celadon from Sukhothai, and the colorful Benjia velvet porcelain from the central government is unique to Thailand.

Black gold ware: Black gold ware has a history of hundreds of years in the south, which is a process of decorating gold and silver ware with exquisite etching design of metal injection. Black gold plates, boxes, vases and other utensils are worth buying.

Lacquerware: a specialty of Chiang Mai and northern China. This process involves painting on split bamboo and wood, and then adding responsible hand-drawn designs, usually gold lines on a black background or yellow lines on a brown-red background. You can pay attention to ornaments or souvenirs such as lacquerware bowls, boxes and plates.

Thai orchids: People like to buy Thai orchids because they have many varieties, bright colors and long-lasting flowering period. Specially packaged orchids have water supply, so it is convenient to transport. You can easily buy them at Bangkok International Airport.

Furniture: You can buy many styles of rattan furniture and mahogany furniture, and you can also customize them. Shops in Bangkok and Chiang Mai have many furniture to choose from and can arrange overseas transportation.

Handicrafts of mountain people: tribes living in the northern mountainous areas will make all kinds of exquisite embroidered textiles and silver ornaments. Chiang Mai is the center of these commodities.

Thailand's spa industry is forming a unique, fresh and energetic Thai style, a truly fashionable and healthy diet.

Ancient healthy food usually refers to lettuce and carrots on the plate, and now they have entered the ranks of SPA healthy cuisine. However, today, the chefs of Thai SPA cuisine found many fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs in the garden, and processed them and appeared on the dining table.

Thai cuisine is one of the best cuisines in the world, and it is also the most innovative cuisine in Asia in terms of quality and production methods. Now, those healthy foods are replacing the traditional Thai cooking methods, and guests can expect some very special foods.

For those rare SPA foods, Andrew, the leader of health food, has uncovered a myth: unlike vegetarianism, some raw materials are not used to cook "fish" and "meat". In any case, healthy food is usually combined with many vegetables to balance the demand for protein. The chef's innovation is to cook vegetables, fruits and herbs with delicious fish and meat into healthy food.

SPA cuisine is healthy and nutritious, which integrates the three basic elements of cooking: reducing fat, reducing salt and reducing blood sugar into simple health.

SPA cooking is to choose organic raw materials, such as cooking dishes with fruits and vegetables, instead of unhealthy foods that change the taste and color of raw materials with monosodium glutamate, soda and food coloring. Instead, healthy and nutritious materials, such as pure olive oil, apple juice, herbs and sea salt, can enhance the taste of dishes and have medicinal effects.

Food preparation is very important. It is absolutely forbidden to fry and use the microwave oven. Food should be baked, fried and steamed.

With the above main guidelines, it is not surprising that the SPA industry in Thailand has developed rapidly. Chefs have their own unique views on the understanding of SPA cuisine.

For more information, please visit www.horwathspa.com.

It may be appetizers, side dishes, side dishes, and/or pre-dinner snacks, including spring rolls, barbecue strips, and vanilla popcorn cakes, which embodies the interesting and creative character of Thai people.

salad

What matters is the coordination of various flavors and the taste of herbs. The main tastes are sour, sweet and salty. According to the texture and occasion of meat, the degree of spicy is different.

Ordinary dishes

A sweet and sour dish, a soft egg and a stir-fried dish are a complete meal.

Dipping sauce

It's a little complicated to dip it in. With vegetables and meat, it can be used as the main course of a meal. When the dipping sauce is thin, it can be designed as a salad. The special simple dipping sauce is made of red pepper, garlic, shrimp, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and shrimp sauce.

soup

On average, each person should have a soup and rice for a meal. Traditional Thai soup is unique because it has more flavor and ingredients than other foods.

Curry dishes

Most non-Thai curries consist of powdered or dried spices, but the main ingredient of Thai curries is fresh herbs. Simple curry paste includes dried Chili, onion and shrimp paste. More complicated curries include garlic, galangal, coriander root, lemon grass, lime peel and pepper seeds.

A dish

It is a complete meal in itself, including rice and noodles, such as Khaoh Pat and Thai fried rice.

dessert

The meal would not be complete without Thai dessert. Desserts after meals are very sweet, and they are especially popular after meals, with a strong flavor of spices and herbs.

How to eat and order Thai food

Thai food uses forks and spoons. Even if there is only one dish, such as fried rice with meat or roasted duck rice, cut it into small pieces or blocks, and avoid using a knife. Spoons are used to send food to the mouth.

It is best to eat Thai food in groups of two or more people, mainly because the more people eat, the more food they order. Generally speaking, two people order three dishes, three people order four dishes, and so on. Diners choose what they need from their favorite dishes and usually add it to their own rice. Soup is enjoyed with rice. Don't order soup separately, but enjoy it with other dishes. And don't order spicy food alone. peppery