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Thailand Trekking
 Thailand's
northern areas are home to various local hilltibes, whose colourful
culture and way of dress have captured the imagination of many
adventurous travellers to the kingdom.
A large number of specialised companies operate in Chiang Rai
and Chiang Mai, where trekking has become increasingly popular,
but there are several other areas that are worth a visit by the
ardent trekker.
No trip to Thailand is complete without an elephant ride, and
this is the place to do it.
Thailand Sports
 Water
sports, such as scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, parasailing,
deep sea fishing, and sea canoeing are available off many of the
main beach resorts.
There are now over 160 top golf courses around the country. Thai
Boxing can be also seen at Bangkok's Ratchadamnoen and Lumpini
Stadiums and there are many gyms available to study the art.
Tennis, horseriding, archery, shooting, snooker, badminton, bowling,
and go-carting are just a few of the other options also available.
Eating
 Among
the finest in the world, Thai cuisine offers a tantalising range
of delicate flavours, enhanced by herbs and spices - especially
chili.
A typical meal will include a variety of beef, pork, chicken
or fish dishes, together with noodles, salads, and vegetables,
upon a base of boiled or fried rice. Different sauces accompany
certain dishes, and a standard condiment is Nam Pla (fish sauce)
spiced with chopped chilies. Perennial favourites include Tom
Yaam Kung (prawn soup with chili and lemongrass) or Tom Kha Gai
(chicken with coconut cream and lime juice)
Drinking
 Thailand
offers a remarkable range of soft drinks, fresh juices, and imported
and local mineral waters.
Singha (pronounced Sing) and Chang beers are the standard brews
of consumption among Thais, while Kloster, Carlsberg, Heineken
and other international brand name beers are now brewed in Thailand.
There are several strong rice-based spirits and locally brewed
whiskeys on the market that are increasingly popular among the
Thais. In recent years, Thailand has begun production of a moderately
palatable red and white wine called Chateau de Loei, from grapes
grown in the Isaan province of Loei.
Thailand Traditional Entertainment
 Thai
Classical Dances are featured by a number of venues and hotels
around the country, and usually includes dinner.
A pleasant introduction to Thai music and musical instruments,
it also helps to explain some of the intricacies of classical
dance. An evening of traditional entertainment will often include
a few short scenes from the Khon masked drama taken from the Ramakien,
the Thai version of the Ramayana. Classical dancing is also performed
daily at the National Theatre.
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