Travel Tips for Thailand
First, let's get things squared away. Thai food is hot, hot, hot! So unless you can handle spices, I suggest having a nice, cold, sugary drink next to you whenever you have a meal. "Sugar" is the key here- without the sweetness, all the water will do is move the heat around in your mouth and throat.
Next, you must know Thailand's border countries which are Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar (Burma). Why? If you're travelling around, you probably will want to pop over the other countries to taste some of the real Asia as opposed to the tourist-friendly Thailand.
Thailand has a population of around 66 million people, and a few hundred thousand of those are avid Thaksin supporters!
Most Thai, around 95%, are Buddhist and literate (over 90%). But it seems that they like to sing more than read with many Thai bands and singers releasing VCD's that fill karaoke halls. Oh yes, they also love their comic books which makes for a jovial nation.
Currency Exchange Rate: US$1 - THB 32.50
