| If there's a place in the world where you can get | | | | Thai boxing is actually a kind of marital art which |
| the greatest clothes at the cheapest price that | | | | sprung from Thailand's ancient warriors. |
| would be -- Thailand! Similar to China, Thailand | | | | Thailand provides its people with an excellent |
| offers a lot of great cuisines and a host of other | | | | value for money. With low labor costs, and a |
| things one can enjoy. Beaches are located almost | | | | weak currency, foreigners and locals can enjoy |
| everywhere. | | | | available products and services at the least and |
| Tourists and locals alike can enjoy diving and para | | | | most affordable cost. Popular tourist destinations, |
| sailing at a price relatively cheaper than its | | | | like Phuket and Ko Samui, though will have a |
| neighboring Asian countries. Since the climate in | | | | slightly higher price than other locales. But with a |
| Thailand doesn't change very much, it is an ideal | | | | budget of 800 baht, which is about $24 USD, one |
| place to stay. | | | | may already actually have enough for three |
| During summer months, March to June, most | | | | meals, a dorm and transportation. |
| people will either go for the beach or go | | | | In terms of shopping, the skill one must know |
| temple-tripping. While it's ok to wear sleeveless | | | | when one goes to night markets in Bangkok is |
| and shorts in other countries on a hot summer, in | | | | the art of haggling. Whether it be Thai silk you are |
| Thailand, it is generally considered inappropriate | | | | after, or the intricately woven clothing, or the |
| especially for women. It's ok to use sandals | | | | smallest handicrafts that would fit nicely in your |
| though since it is required for both locals and | | | | bedroom, you will most likely be succeed in |
| tourists to remove them when they visit the | | | | getting the best price if you're patient enough to |
| temple and view it from the inside. | | | | haggle. |
| The main religion of Thais is Buddhism. As you | | | | Finding a job in Thailand is generally harder for |
| may know, there are a lot of temples or wats as | | | | foreigners, but knowing diving and English are a |
| they would call it are ornately decorated. There | | | | major plus. Thailand is currently in demand of |
| are also such things as spirit houses. In Thailand, | | | | diving instructors and English teachers since English |
| each house has a spirit which guards that house. | | | | is also being used as a form of formal instruction |
| One exceptionally famous shrine is Erawan Shrine, | | | | in most Thai schools. |
| which was previously an execution site. | | | | Being a tropical country, Thailand also has its |
| In terms of art and designs, Thai art closely | | | | share of diseases one should watch out for like |
| resembles those of India and its neighboring | | | | malaria and dengue. It is also uncommon to get |
| countries. Their art usually involve religion, music | | | | HIV or AIDS. It's good to know that it's easy to |
| and dancing. In sports muay Thai, more | | | | get condoms though when one needs it. |
| commonly known as Thai boxing, is their king. | | | | |