Thai capital colorful in the eyes of former flight attendant

CAIRO – 8 May 2018: The “Land of Smiles”, Bangkok – Thailand’s magical capital – is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited. There is just so much to do and so many options to choose from.

The city is very vibrant and offers one of the best night lives in the entire world. Thai people are extremely genuine and friendly. As long as a foreigner respects the laws and norms of the Thai society, everything should go well. Thai people are very proud, as they are the only country in Asia that has never been colonized by a Western force. Thailand was always advanced, even in ancient times, compared to its neighboring countries, especially when it comes to medicine and agriculture. Thai people were able to stand against all attempts of colonization and efforts to change their identity by outsiders.

In Bangkok, the streets are usually very crowded, especially during the rush hours. The streets are generally well–constructed, but some areas can get a bit dirty and unorganized. The weather is usually humid and hot, as Thailand is a tropical country. Visitors coming from the west specifically should always keep themselves hydrated, as the humidity and heat could affect them significantly since they are not used to that weather. Arabs from the Gulf region love to visit Thailand; the weather does not bother them, as they are used to similar weather conditions back home. Some Arabs own properties there and know the country inside out.


Food Stalls are very common in Thailand offering tasty and

Many locals in Thailand use the scooter as a means of transportation, as it is more convenient for them and requires less gas. Both females and males are extremely friendly in Thailand, and they will always greet a foreigner with a smile and the word “Sawatika”, which means “Hello” in Thai. Both palms are held together towards the face as the person bows down slightly in a prayer-like manner. The higher the palms are held the more respect is given to the person.

Thai people are generally poor, and tourism is the country’s main income, besides agriculture and fishing. There are plenty of exotic places to visit in the city, such as the floating market that offers tourists a unique experience, shopping for groceries as they float around the river with a tiny fishing boat. There are five different floating markets in Bangkok, each offering different merchandize! Talin Chan and Damnoen Saduak are two examples of such floating markets in Bangkok.


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Bangkok is famous for its street food and stalls that offer amazing, tasty dishes for a very inexpensive price. It is said that even though it is “street food”, Thais have a tendency for keeping a high standard in terms of hygiene, as it is part of their culture and religion. Thai people are mostly genuine and would love to help tourists or socialize with them. Most of them do not speak English well, but both sides somehow manage to understand one another and keep the conversation flowing.

Buddhism is the country’s dominant religion. Thai people take their religion very seriously and they do not allow any disrespect to any of the Buddha figures and temples found all over the city. Photography of such statues or imitating them while taking a picture could get you landed in a Thai prison for years!


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The temples in Bangkok are so colorful and beautiful. At night, when the lights are turned on and decorations are more obvious, the temples’ beauty stands out more.

Thailand consists of many beautiful islands, each offering tourists and locals an indescribable experience in the midst of some of the world’s most beautiful natural scenes. Pi Pi and Phuket are the most commonly visited islands in Thailand.