Thailand Sales Planner - From Travel Agent September 10, 2007 - (Page 8)

Thailand’s unique culture is a large part of the destination’s appeal. From the moment of arrival, being greeted with the gracious wai gesture, to one’s first experience of authentic Thai cuisine or a colorful classical dance performance, the process of collecting unforgettable memories to bring home never ends. EXPERIENCE THE ART OF THAI LIVING THROUGH Thailand’s Vibrant Culture green curry, Tom Kha, creamy yT coconut milk soup; and Kuay K Tiaw, a Chinese-influenced dish served either with stir- fried noodles or as a noodle soup. The South is influenced by Malay, Javanese and Indian y cooking, with an extraordinary range of curries. One standout is Kaeng Leuang, a yellow y curry made from fish, green squash, pineapple, green beans THAI CUISINE Thai restaurants have really caught on in the U.S., and it’s a safe bet that most visitors to Thailand will have sampled the cuisine. But to experience the real thing — surrounded by the sights and sounds of Thailand — is something else all together. The main ingredients used to spice up Thai cooking are lemongrass, basil, Thai Cooking Schools Thailand has a variety of cooking classes and schools throughout the country, with many of them being associated with hotels. Anyone visiting major tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Hau Hin and Pattaya will find it easy to find hands-on cooking classes. Here are some schools (with their phone numbers) to get you started cooking like a Thai: BANGKOK Benjarong Cooking Class at The Dusit Thani: 0 2236 6400 Blue Elephant Bangkok Cooking School & Restaurant: 0 2673 9353 Modern Women Institute, Bangkok: 0 2279 2831 Nipa Restaurant at The Landmark Hotel: 2254 0404 The Thai Cooking School at The Oriental Hotel: 0 2437 6211 UFM Baking & Cooking School: 0 2259 0620-3 PHUKET Culinary Workshops at the Boathouse, Phuket: 0 7633 0015 Dusit Laguna Resort: 0 7632 4324 Ginja Cook at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa: 0 7633 8000 Pat’s Home: 0 7621 3765 Phuket Thai Cooking School: 0 7625 2354 SAMUI Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Art: 0 7741 3172 Spice Island at Central Samui Beach Resort: 0 7723 0500 Thai Cooking and Carving School at Baan Kaew: 0 7742 3019 CHIANG MAI Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School: 0 5320 6388 Lanna Cooking School, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai: 0 5329 8181 coriander, chilies, garlic and r coconut milk. Thailand offers a rich selection of restaurants, and each region has its signature dishes. Popular Central Plain T dishes include Tom Yam, the famous hot-and-sour soup; Kaeng Khieo Wan, the familiar and green papaya. The south is also celebrated for its coffee, just the thing to go with a Thai donut called pa thong ko. In the Northeast, they like to grill and sprinkle a lot of chilies into their cooking. Somtam is a regional dish containing green papaya, with 8| Thailand Travel Planner Tv

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Contents Make the Most of Amazing Thailand, Land of Heritage and History Planning a Trip to Thailand: Essential Information Transportation: Convenient Options, from Tuk Tuks to Skytrains Thailand's Vibrant Culture: Experience the Art of Thai Living Sampling Thailand’s Top 20 Delights Hotel Choices: From Luxury to Budget-Friendly Map of Thailand Overview of Thailand’s Regions Central Thailand: The Delights of Bangkok and Beyond Northeastern Thailand: A Distinct Culture All Its Own Northern Thailand: Experience the Iconic Heritage Southern Thailand: Balmy and Beautiful Days International Festivities in Thailand: Let Yourself Be Enchanted Water Sports: The Fun, Sun, Surf and Serenity of Thai Beaches Ecotourism: Encounter the Sheer Beauty of Thai Nature The Beauty of Wellness and Wellbeing in Thailand Shopping: Excite Yourself with a Myriad of Thai Trends

Thailand Sales Planner - From Travel Agent September 10, 2007

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