Experiences labelled with 'thailand tourism'
Religious amulets, charms, figures and talismans are sold throughout the streets of Thailand, and the largest concentration of these can be found at the Bangkok's Amulet Market. The entrance to Ta Prachan Amulet Market is well hidden, and there are no signs, so look for the crowds of people at the stalls located in a long and narrow alley across from Wat Mahathat, between Thalon Maharat and the Chao Phraya River. As you walk through Bangkok's Amulet Market, there are stalls on both sides of the alley displaying their wares. Along the way, you will see “experts” examining the amulets with loupes (jeweller’s eyepieces) to see the quality of each piece. Amulets, known as pra and talismans, known as kreung rang, come in all shapes, ...
Although not quite as popular as the Thai massage, the foot fish spa is gaining solid ground in Thailand. Night and day, you will find travellers, business people and Thais of all ages dangling their legs into fish filled aquariums. After witnessing this treatment through open air shop fronts in Bangkok, I finally mustered the courage to give it a try by the time I reached Chiang Rai. The foot fish spa originated in Turkey, and since 2006, has caught on in parts of Europe and Asia. The medical purpose is to help those with skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema, although the drama of this experience is what draws most travellers in. Quite simply, it is one of those things you have to ...
The Taling Chan Floating Market is located just a one-hour bus ride from downtown Bangkok. Although not as well known as the famous Damnoen Saduak Market that was featured in a James Bond movie, the Taling Chan Floating Market is authentic, closer to Bangkok, and very few tourists make there way out here to enjoy some of the best Thai food around. Crossing the Chao Praya River to the Thonburi side of Bangkok you will find the Taling Chan Floating Market, a series of longboat kitchens tied to the pier. Have a seat at one of the low tables in the section of the “kitchen” that you wish to eat from, and one of the waitresses will approach you. You can order the ordinary phat ...
