Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Food and dining in Bangkok

There are several eating places in Bangkok and most of them can be found outside shopping malls, inside markets, along the pavement or anywhere with a cart and a few fold-up tables and chairs. These places offer cheap and tasty food that you will not find in normal tourist restaurants.

The food is hygienic is all respect and to ensure it inspect if the food is fresh, the oil in the pan isn't dark sludgy brown and the food is thoroughly cooked in front of you. Go at lunch time, when food is freshest. Stir-frying, grilling and soup made from boiling water offer safe cooking methods. The food served in Thai restaurants is delicious, exotic, and prepared using fresh herbs and spices like lemongrass, sweet basil, ginger, garlic and, of course, chili.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

What to See in Bangkok?

Bangkok is diverse and full of interesting sights and visual pleasures. Well-layered under different covers, in Bangkok you can explore the hidden secrets of the city. If you are planning a travel to Krung Thep as it's called in Thai, then you can take some time in exploring this city. The city has many dazzling temples, ornated palaces, museums, shrines and other splendid architectural buildings. Some of the attractions to visit in Bangkok are:
  • Wat Phra Kaew
  • Wat Arun
  • Wat Pho
  • Wat Mahatat
  • Suan Pakkad Palace
  • Wangderm Palace
  • The Grand Palace
Almost all the attractions of Bangkok are exquisite and reflect the culture and heritage of Thailand.