Thailand

Thailand :

There are several Thailand. First, Bangkok, hyperactive megalopolis and urban monster where you lose with pleasure. And the South, its islands, beaches and rocks rising up from the sea, its spicier cuisine, has a slightly different and Muslim influences. Finally, the North, deep Thailand, with former original founding kingdoms, its relaxed pace of life, its Buddhist temples, its fertile land, its mountains and forests ... Three Thailand so physically and culturally different.
However, from one end to another in Thailand found the national qualities: a strong identity, Siam was never colonized and have developed arts, culture and even own alphabet; acumen and social conventions of politeness, modesty too much, calm and dignity; strong religiosity and almost reverence for the royal family, chosen by God (openly criticizing the king is punishable by imprisonment!) Finally, a lot of humor, and a strong appetite - Thai Epicureans, always ready to party, eat well and drink well.

Unfortunately, the mercantile spirit and the influx of tourists could distort places the friendly nature of the Thai people. So: coastal strip sacked, transformation privileged sites in tourist ghettos, overcrowded islands, rising prices, profitability takes precedence over the service, etc.
That said, Muang Thai (etymologically, "the land of the free") remains one of the last countries in the world that so many quality ingredients for a successful recipe for an ideal holiday: wooden bungalows on sleepy beaches, vast rice fields and hills covered with jungle, living traditions, speedés businessmen and ancestral tribes, refined and varied cuisine at prices (still) ridiculous.
The Department of Foreign Affairs advises against extreme southern Thailand, where a state of emergency is in effect, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla.
In addition, the border areas with Burma, north-west of Thailand (risks of robbery and various traffic) are not recommended.

 Palace of Love and Hope Spots
Love and Hope Palace 1923 built by King Rama VI, is to hope that he can be born Aifei little prince for him. But ultimately unsatisfying, at the Princess gave birth to a little princess, Rama VI then immigrated to Switzerland settlement. Rama VII succeeded by his youngest nephew, now leaving the palace became forever missed. This teak in 1080 to support the sky 16 feet tall wooden palace, connected by a corridor together, extending from the land to the waterfront.
Palace of Love and Hope gorgeous and serene, elegant teak pillars, with a colonial style. The face is two-story ballroom, light blue walls, pillars light yellow, with the red roof. Floor spotless, reflecting the cloister pillars, so that space is more spacious. When walking barefoot on a teak floor, looking deep tortuous corridors, blowing sea breeze sent, the heart will not help the quiet time.
Tip: In the bathroom there is not wear their shoes go in, ready to be put on their slippers at the door.