Ben Skute
So you’re thinking of visiting Thailand? Here are 6 reasons why saying yes to any and every offer to go to Thailand is the right thing to do. These reasons are suggested and written by both locals and tourists…
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#1 Culture
The number one reason why you should visit Thailand is the culture. It's a culture filled with the warmest, welcoming, and playful people. Everyone is so incredibly helpful and fun to be around. No one is too serious in Thailand and that is incredibly relieving in this high paced world. The people of Thailand make you feel at home like you're family and that is worth the trip alone.
Contributors: Kyle Maltz from Dollar Flight Club
#2 Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
The rooftop restaurant provides stunning views across Bangkok. You can see panoramic views of the Thai capital and mingle with business colleagues and expats. It is an inspiring venue to impress your colleagues and think up creative business ideas. You would find out some of the best rooftop bars in Bangkok.
Contributors: Michael Stanat from SIS International Research
#3 Respect for the Royal Family
Again, culture is an incredible means of understanding a place. The respect for the Thai Royal Family is not without contention, but there are everyday practices which make paying respect a little special, such as standing for the national anthem at the beginning of a movie.
Contributors: Shylar Bredewold from Odyssean Travel
#4 Respect for Buddha and their beliefs
Arguably among the biggest reasons Thailand has managed to keep some of its cultural identity separate from the incredible influx of tourism in recent decades, is owed to easy going nature of people and the respect for Buddha held both personally and through public policy. No object or purchase may be transported from the country which resembles Buddha - so no buying statues, carvings, paintings, or other trinkets and souvenirs with his image.
Contributors: Shylar Bredewold from Odyssean Travel
#5 Songkran or The Water Splashing Festival
Tied with the lunar calendar, this event tends to occur in the early two weeks of April. The celebrations become an almost no-holds-barred affair during which anyone is fair game to be sprayed or soaked with water guns, balloons, and other fun-intended actions to just make everyone wet!
Contributors: Shylar Bredewold from Odyssean Travel
#6 Live Music and Cover Bands
Cover bands are everywhere in Thailand and they're typically of a good standard. Playing many traditionally Western hits, expect to be thoroughly entertained when enjoying a meal or a few drinks near popular destinations. You're almost guaranteed to hear a fantastic rendition of Zombie by the Cranberries if you spend more than a few nights in the city!
Contributors: Shylar Bredewold from Odyssean Travel
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