Muay Thai, One of the Most Famous Sport of Thailand

If you love fighting, Muay Thai is recommended for you to see while you visit Thailand.  Muay Thai or Thai Boxing is one of the most famous sport of Thailand.  It is well-known all over the world as there are various types of blows such as forward and backward elbow strikes, knee strike, swing and reversing kicks, foot jabbing, etc, which are very amazing.  Especially in the old days, those blows were in beautiful manners.

Muay Thai is considered to be as the art of self-defense like other martial arts. (hand-to-hand fighting)  I can say that everyone, no matter he is a man or a woman, a boy or a girl at any age (the youngest one whom I have ever seen is 7 years old) can learn and practice Muay Thai, even you!

By the way, the most significant thing that makes Muay Thai differ from Western Boxing is "Wai Kru" which most foreigners love to see.  It is the one that you have never seen anywhere else before!  "Wai Kru" is the way that Thai boxers pay homage to their teachers.  They do this at the beginning of each fight.  When the Thai traditional music starts, the two boxers go up to the stage and present the Four-Faced Prome dance which signified four virtues; compassion, temperance, prudence and justice.

Besides, another remarkable thing is that every Thai boxers wear ceremonial headband which can be obviously seen.  This may represent their auspiciousness.  Their teachers themselves remove the headband from the boxers when the "Wai Kru" finish.  And then their teachers give prefight instruction to the boxers before the boxers go into fighting.  Actually, Thai boxers fight 3 minute rounds alternated by 2-minute rest period.

If you are planning to travel to Thailand, Muay Thai, which is one of the most famous sport of Thailand, should not be missed from your traveling schedule!   Come and see it by yourself!

Doi Inthanon, A Popular Destination of Thailand

A warm welcome to Doi Inthanon!  It remarks as the highest mountain in Thailand.  (2,565 meters above sea level)  Doi Inthanon was declared as Thailand's National Park and it is well-known as a popular destination of Thailand.  It is situated in Chieng Mai, in the Northern Part of Thailand.  In my opinion, it is a good place to see excellent views and wonderful natural beauty.  There are fantastic views of the surrounding mountains from the top.  And you can take photos with the huge sigh stating "The highest spot in Thailand" when you are at the top of the mountain.

It is actually rather cool throughout the year.  Last time that I visited Doi Inthanon was in January which is the coldest month of the year.  I was really happy to visit there as the weather was very fine for me.  

Apart from the weather, there are a lot of majestic and magnificent waterfalls that you can pay a visit and take some relaxation.  Among those waterfalls are :

1)  Mae Klang Waterfall




It is the first waterfall that you can see on the road to Doi Inthanon as it is located at the foot of the mountain.  It is the largest waterfall which is very beautiful and impressive.


2)  Mae Ya Waterfall



It is considered to be the highest waterfall in Thailand.  Many travelers love to take tons of photos due to the beautiful widening series of steps.  (drop 100 meters in cascade form)


3)  Vachiratharn Waterfall




It is halfway up to Doi Inthanon so it is a good break to visit there for some relaxation.  It is a nice waterfall for you and your family.  It is very beautiful.  It is very amazing that you can get wet when you go closer to the waterfall as the water runs fast from the top.

Apart from waterfalls, there are some lovely gardens with beautiful cold-climate flowers.  I can say that they are all incredible flowers indeed.  They are also great places to see various attractive plants as well.  Those beautiful plants are covered in very pretty flowers.  The places are full of drama and color at the moment you arrive!   They are ones of the remarkable places that you won't miss!

Moreover, if you are a bird-watching lover, Doi Inthanon is highly recommended for you as it is considered to be one of the best place in Thailand for bird-watching.  There are various kinds of birds making their home in Doi Inthanon National Park.

Furthermore, there are many hill-tribes such as Karen, Hmong, etc.  You can visit their villages to take some beautiful photos and buy some fantastic products that were handed made by those hill-tribes.  Especially if you are a textile lover, you will find some nice souvenirs of traditional Karen weaving and textile at the Karen weaving village; i.e. Ban Pha Mon, Ban Mae Ab Nai, etc.  And the Hmong's embroidered clothing are very colorful as well. 

As you can see, those are the main reasons why Doi Inthanon is a popular destination of Thailand.  You are highly invited to see those beautiful scenery by yourself.  Have a happy and wonderful traveling!

Top Lists of Temples in Bangkok That You Must Not Miss

Most Thai people are Buddhists so you can see many temples or Wats all over Thailand from North to South or from East to West.  For Thai people, Buddhist temples provide relaxing places for someone who would like to have a break from some anxiety.  They are very quiet places and you will have a peace of mind while staying there.  (you will experience a sensation of tranquility and peace)  For you, as a foreign tourist, you will also find those temples very wonderful esp. in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand.  There are a lot of temples that would be highly recommended for you to visit as you will see here below top lists of temples that you won't miss:

1)  Wat Phra Kaew or The Emerald Buddha

This is the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand.  The Emerald Buddha which was carved from jade is situated here.  The King changes the robes covering the Emerald Buddha three times a year; summer, winter and rainy season.  The temple is very beautiful and you can take tons of photos there.




2)  Wat Arun or Temple of the Dawn



This temple has a very beautiful architectual style and very tall Chedi.  You can climb up the stairs to the top which are a real challenge because the stairs are very steep small and vertical.

3)  Wat Pho or Wat Phra Chetuphon or the Temple of he Reclining Buddha



This is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok.  It is also known as the first university of Thailand.  There are a lot of Buddha images (more than 1,000 Buddha images)  The largest Buddha images of Thailand the Reclining Buddha (Phra Buddhasaiyas) is also situated in this temple.  (46 meters long and 15 meters high)

4)  Wat Benchamabophit or the Marble Temple



This temple was built entirely by white marbles (imported from Italy) which is very wonderful.  Phra Buddha Chinnarat is one of the most beautiful Buddha images in Thailand.  There are many Buddha images lining in the courtyard.  You are invited to visit this temple in the morning when the Buddhist monks are chanting inside the chapel.

By the way, when you plan to visit Thai temples which are, as you know, considered to be a sacred places in Thailand, you have to dress appropriately and respectfully.  Women must wear skirts or dresses and no sleeveless or revealing blouses.  Men don't go shirtless or don't wear shorts or a bathing suit.  No slippers, sandals, or revealing tops.  When taking photos, please do not sit or lean on the status of Buddha.

In short, in my opinion,  top lists of temples in Bangkok as mentioned above are the ones that you must not miss from your traveling schedule.  Have a wonderful traveling to Thailand!

Wonderful Traveling to Thailand

There are a lot of interesting places in Thailand due to its rich history, unspoiled and beautiful nature and vivid nightlife.  I can say that those are the main reasons why most tourists would certainly plan their wonderful traveling to Thailand.

If you are a beach lover, following places will be worth visiting:

Phuket, the Paradise Island of Thailand

It is one of the most beautiful island with its magnificent scene.  It is indeed the mountainous island with crystal clear blue sky and more than a dozen glorious white sand beaches.

Phuket will captivate you from the moment you arrive.  Whatever your pleasure, Phuket is yours to enjoy.

Come and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of Phuket!

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Koh Samui, a Nice Holiday Destination

It is a charming island with great beaches; i.e. the snow-white sand beaches shaded by towering palms which are very beautiful.  The water is incredibly clear, so calm and good for swimming almost the whole year.

You will certainly enjoy and love the natural beauties at this lovely island.

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Krabi, Your Best Travel Destination

It is one of the most attractive travel destination due to its white sandy beaches, fascinating coral reefs, forest with cave and waterfall, etc.

It is an invitation to relax and enjoy life as you never have relaxed and enjoyed before.

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If you are a mountain lover, I would recommend:

Chiang Mai, Thailand Dream Destination

It is the largest and most culturally significant city in the north of Thailand.  There are a lot of ancient temples that all make Chiang Mai the perfect holiday choice; i.e. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Wat Phra Singh, etc.

There are some interesting and famous national parks in Chiang Mai; i.e. Doi Inthanon, Doi Suthep, Dokmai Garden, Elephant Natural Park, Hill-tribe tourism and trekking, etc.  Chiang Mai has a large and famous nightly bazaar for arts and handicrafts and counterfeit products of all description.

We can say that Chiang Mai is the place where is so much to see and so many memories to bring back with you.

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If you are interested in Thai history, the following are must places to visit:

Ayutthaya, Thailand Tourist Destination

Ayuthaya was one of the most important and great ancient capital of the Kingdom of Thailand in the old days.  Nowadays, Ayutthaya is one of the most impressive ruined cities in Asia.  UNESCO declared the Ayutthaya Historical Park a World Heritage Site in 1991.

There was a lot of beautiful temples, palaces and religious sculptures.  The holy and historic ruins, the wealth of history and its splendor impress and attract most tourists.  There are many fascinating places in Ayutthaya where you can look around for the whole day.

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Sukhothai, Thailand Travel Destination

Sukhothai was the first capital city of Thailand.  Its name means "Dawn of Happiness".  There are a lot of interesting places in this ancient city esp. Sukhothai Historical Park a World Heritage Site in 1991.

The Sukhothai Historical Park is very large area and comprises the elegant ruin of Royal palaces, Buddhist temples, 4 city gates, walls moats, dams, water control system and much more.  The ruins are very awesome and the grounds are magnificent.  You can feel great Thai cultural and artistic significance.

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Another place that I would recommend is :

Kanchanaburi, Thailand Tourist Destination

It is very famous place with the beautiful virgin jungle with a lot of wildlife, mountains and wild rivers.  These charming and beautiful natures are combined to make Kanchanaburi one of the most Thailand Tourist Destination for nature lovers and sportsmen.

You can feel the spirit of tranquility during your stay in Kanchanaburi.  Come and see it by yourself.  Your dream may come true there.

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You are always welcome to Thailand and have a wonderful traveling to Thailand.