Mon, 23 May 2016
Тайланд занимает юго-западную часть Индокитая и
The northern part of the Malay Peninsula. His closest neighbors are Burma,
Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia. About 60 million people live in the country.
about 80% of people are Thais, 10% are Chinese,
also the ethnic composition of the population of Thailand is represented by Malaysians,
Hmong, Khmer and Vietnamese. Approximately 93% of Thai population
profess Buddhism, there are also Christians, Muslims,
Hindus, Sikhs, and they all get along very peacefully.
The state language in Thailand is Thai, the currency is
baht (thb). There are almost no problems with exchanging money from tourists.
occurs, moreover, in Thailand you can pay almost everywhere
goods or services by all major international credit cards
and travelers checks.
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Thailand – the capital and major cities
The capital of Thailand – Bangkok, which is home to about 15 million.
person. The main source of its income is tourism, except
Moreover, industrial production is well developed there, there is a port.
In total, there are 136 cities in Thailand, medium and small, with
населением менее 100 тыс. person. Of these, the largest are
Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khatyai. Important place in the life of Thailand
occupy its resorts, the main of which – Pattaya with snow-white
beaches, a great surfing wave and relaxing
the atmosphere.
Thailand – holidays and tours
An endless variety of leisure activities and excursions
make tours to Thailand incredibly popular with tourists around
the world. This country attracts them with magnificent natural beauty,
rich cultural heritage, the friendliness of the locals,
exquisite cuisine, decent service in hotels, diverse
low-cost shopping and finally developed sex industry.
First of all, Thailand is loved by adherents of beach tourism, to
which services – white sandy beaches, exotic
vegetation, beautiful sea and luxury hotels where everything is subordinate
one goal – to please the vacationers and make their rest as much as possible
comfortable. As for outdoor enthusiasts, on the local
resorts have everything you need for sailing,
paddling and diving. Also, tourists can, if desired, get
practical lessons of classic thai martial art muay
Thai.
Tours to Thailand are in demand among lovers of cognitive
tourism, thanks to the opportunity to admire the Buddhist temples and
monasteries, as well as to visit the magnificent palaces and pagodas in
Bangkok.
The same people who are attracted to Thailand, the glory of Bangkok as the capital
sex tourism, here awaits a vibrant nightlife, a variety of shows and
entertainment, as well as the famous Thai massage.
Thailand – attractions
The unique history of Thailand can be traced by numerous
historical sites scattered around
country. Of course, first of all tourists want to see it.
the capital, Bangkok, where you can see the former royal palace
Chakri and all the major Buddhist monasteries that are real
business card of the city. The oldest is the monastery of Pho,
in which is the largest image of the reclining Buddha,
having a length of 46 m and a height of 15 m. You should also visit
the Arun Monastery (the “Temple of Dawn”), the King’s Palace, the National Museum,
Jim Thompson’s Ethnographic Museum, visit the snake and
crocodile farm, zoo Dusit. Very popular with tourists
�”Floating market”, which stretches right on the water.
In Chi-Angmai, which used to be the capital of independent Thai
States, the Old Town is located, where there are also
numerous temples. Here you can see various folk
holidays and admire the unique products of ancient folk
crafts.
Another holy place in Thailand is Phra Keo monastery with
the statue of the “emerald Buddha”, the most revered believers.
Thailand – weather (climate)
Thailand is characterized by a humid tropical climate with
average annual temperature of 27 C and three pronounced seasons:
hot (from March to June), rainy (from July to October) and so
called cold (from November to February), almost equally
suitable for a beach holiday. However, the ideal time
for him is the European winter.
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Thailand – cuisine
Thai cuisine is characterized by an abundance of fruit and various
seasonings, which are sometimes used in the most unexpected combinations.
Many recipes are based on the use of race, the most popular
Thai side dish, which replaces the bread. In addition, Thais love
noodles and a variety of pasta. Meat is a very rare guest on theirs.
столе, и его готовят чаще всего по заказу гостей country. Usually
Tourists are served dishes from duck, chicken, pickled pork.
But in Thailand, fish and seafood are very popular.
Different salads are traditionally served with meat and fish. In thai
the restaurant you can eat the salad of unripe papaya, sour
chopped meat salad, rice salad with raw vegetables and
fermented fish sauce and many others, no less
original.
The true pride of Thai cuisine is made up of a variety of sauces,
among which the most popular is the famous burning “curry”.
Other Thai seasonings are also known around the world: shrimp
pasta, fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, etc.
Thai desserts are most often represented by fruit, puddings,
sweet pies, ice cream, coconut mass with jelly. To quench
thirst in Thailand is taken with cold water, fresh juices or juices
with ice and syrup.
Thailand – interesting facts
Some people mistakenly think that Thailand is a country of the lungs.
morals and permissiveness. However, going beyond the “tourist
zones “Pattaya or Phuket, we find ourselves in another Thailand, where
there are very strict family values and Buddhist religious
morality that tourists need to respect in order not to get into
unpleasant situation.
So, only men and women can wear shorts
on the beach or in a hotel. Men can not enter the mosque without
headgear, and women must wear trousers or
long skirt, long-sleeved shirt, and cover his head
a handkerchief. Shoes should be removed and left at the entrance to the temple.
In Thailand, you can not sunbathe and swim in the nude,
violators waiting for a large fine. The same fate will befall those who
violates the ban on smoking in a public place or climbs on
a sacred buddha statue, for example, to be photographed.
In Thailand, it is customary to greet each other folded
“boat” palms, handshakes are not accepted here.
Another important point: here the king is sacredly honored and everything that is with him
related. Hearing the royal anthem, it is better to stand up or respectfully
stop, even if it happens right on the street. Be very
careful: Thailand’s disrespectful statement about a king or
members of his family are punishable by 20 years of hard labor, of whatever nationality
nor was the intruder.
The public expression of feelings between
man and woman. Women should not turn to monks. Not necessary
try to stroke Thai children on the head, by this you insult them
parents.
And a few more practical tips. In Thailand you need to comply
great care on the roads as there is very chaotic
motion. Tap water can not be without boiling, neither drink nor
use it to wash the fruit. The market should bargain,
so you can significantly, sometimes by half, reduce the cost
things.
In Thailand, tip porters (from 5 to 10 baht), drivers
taxis (rounding off the meter reading), in hotels – at the discretion.
In Thai restaurants, the service charge is not included in the bill,
therefore, there is a mandatory tip of 10%.
Thailand – visa
Citizens of the Russian Federation who come to Thailand as
tourists planning a stay in the country for no more than 30 days can
do not apply for a visa, but when crossing the border
international passport and migration card. In this case, no fees.
tourists are not charged.
To travel with a different purpose, you need to get a visa by contacting
Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand in Moscow. For its design you need
show the passport and filled in the prescribed manner
documents, as well as pay a consular fee of $ 40.
Thailand – Embassy
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand in Russia is located in Moscow, on
st. Bolshaya Spasskaya, dom 9. You can call there by phones
(495) 608-0856, (495) 608-0817, (495) 608-6671, (495) 690-9659
(Fax).
Map of Thailand
