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The Glossary

Wat - "a word which means temple."

From Thailand Glossary

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The kingdom of Thailand is situated in the heart of south East Asia making it very easy to access to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. Thailand is basically divided into 4 main regions with Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia behind its neighboring countries.

Transport in Thailand is extremely well organized and well structured, making your stay in Thailand comfortable and hassle-free. The different islands and cities are connected to each other and tourists can easily move about the country. Thailand is popularly known for its enchanting attractions and is truly a veritable oasis in an extremely hectic and fast world. It is a land of sunny tropical beaches, lush green forested hills and holy golden temples. Very faithful and devoted to their Buddhist faith and its beloved king, Thailand is an excellent vision and reflection of its rich and ancient culture with a way of life that preserves its heritage and identity and also showers its guests with natural hospitality and brimming warmth.

Thailand has a very few equals when it comes to sightseeing and tourist points. The choice of where to go and what to see is endless and your trip may seem insufficient trying to catch everything from dazzling temples and palaces of World Heritage, from vibrant resort towns to timeless rural settlements and from national parks where natural wildlife is untouched to exotic beaches. Adventurous options like trekking on mountainous jungle terrain either on foot or elephant back, white water rafting and a four wheel safari ride will quench your thirst for thrill, enthusiasm and dare devils. Thailand's extensive coast line beckons each of its visitors, offering rich and relaxing joys of beach life like scuba diving, sailing and canoeing only after you're trained by experienced experts.

The revitalizing and rejuvenating Thai massage is one of key secrets to its popularity and you can feel at home at any one of the famous and luxurious spas. Thai cuisine is considered as one of the worlds healthiest and most delicacies can be found in Bangkok. Bangkok is also a shopper's paradise with gleaming modern malls selling leading brands and giant markets like Suan Lum night market where you can really feel the essence of Thailand's diverse culture. Local fashions and handicrafts at give away prices may leave you penniless but happy with a feeling of value for money.

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