Thailand

We visited Phuket and Bangkok. Bangkok, also known as Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit, the capital of Thailand. I have no idea why the official name of Bangkok is 168 characters. One of the most memorable experiences in Bangkok was riding a tuk-tuk, a small doorless three-wheeled taxi. At first, I didn’t trust it, just looking at it made me nervous, but once we started we were zooming past traffic. The only downside to it was the heavy air pollution, which was so bad we had to wear a mask. The bustling and lively streets of Bangkok were full of street vendors. All kinds of food, quail eggs, crepes, durian, Thai tea, even scorpion.

Phuket, one of the Southern provinces of Thailand, is known for its humid weather and beautiful beaches. Our hotel was especially cool because when the tide was low, we were able to walk across the cove to another beach. The only catch was timing it right; if the tide rose too quickly, we risked getting stranded on the other side. One of the highlights of our trip was taking a boat further into the ocean, where we had the chance to snorkel in the crystal-clear blue water, surrounded by colorful fish and vibrant coral.

Our visit to Thailand showed me rich culture and I learnt a lot about their history. I’m very appreciative to visit such a remarkable place.