Articles: Holiday In Thailand

Holiday In Thailand
By: Joe Goertz

Thailand means "the land of the free" lies in the heart of Southeast Asia.
It is one of the most beautiful places in the world and one can only
experience the exotic beauty of the place when you get there. The fresh
air kissing your face when you walk on the beach, the mouth watering
dishes and the rush and madness in the market is something you will
perhaps not get to see anywhere else.

Thailand's geographical region is divided into four parts:

The mountains and forests are in the north. You can find fascinating
handicrafts and multicolored orchids.

The central part where you will find paddy field, farms and all kinds of
fruits.
The northeast plateau is famous for its rich archaeological and
anthropological heritage.
You will find tropical islands in the southern peninsula. The people on
this place are involved in fishing, rubber cultivation and tin mining.

The people of Thailand are very friendly and hospitable. This place is
rich in monumental heritage and famous for its beaches. Thailand is an
ideal holiday destination for all, from those who are looking for a
romantic holiday, to shoppers to the food lovers as you get to taste
varieties of sea food, down in the street to the most expensive
restaurants. It offers something to every traveler.

Many travelers also come here for adventurous holiday. As this place offer
all kinds of sport for all ages like scuba diving, snorkeling,
wind-surfing and water-skiing .After all these activities you can simply
relax by lounging on the beautiful beach sipping your favorite drink with
a good company.

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand.Bankok means "city of angels", it is a
small Thailand in itself. It is the centre of commercial, industrial and
cultural activities. If you are looking for peace and simplicity you can
visit the Buddhist temples and the amazing part is it stands by side by
side with nightclubs and cafés. You can see monks walking in their red
robes all over the place and one can only wonder how they can attain such
peacefulness in this rush and hectic world.

Another main attraction in Thailand is Phuket known for its exotic island.
The nightlife there is lively with its multicuisine restaurants and bars
always filled with tourists. But of course if are looking for a quite meal
you can do that by going to the right place.

Chiang Mai is another place which is a combination of modern city life and
the old village charm. There are elaborate temples and cultural relics
some of which are very old close to 700 years. On the top of the mountain
is Doi Suthep monastery which overlooks the fertile valley embracing
Chiang Mai.The local night bazaar is the favorite shopping place for
tourists where you can get hand made local stuff, tribal wears and also
latest modern junks for a good bargain.

You will have no problem communicating as most of the hotels, restaurants
and tourist places speak English and other European languages. There are
various modes of transportation. You can either hire a taxi to go around
the city, or take the city bus .There is also something called Tuk-Tuk, a
three wheeler. You would definitely enjoy the open air ride on this three
wheeler and for longer destinations there are trains always running to all
the places.

Thailand is blessed with three seasons-summers from February to May, Rainy
season from June to October with plenty of sunshine and the cold season
from November to January. A lot of people go for holidays in Thailand
during December and January as it is the perfect season to relax and
party. Thailand becomes a mini world as people from all over the world
come here for holidays during this season.

Surely now you know what your next holiday destination is -God's very own
creation Thailand!!!

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Articles: What You Need To Know About – Thailand Travel

What You Need To Know About – Thailand Travel
By: Mansi Aggarwal

Thailand is one of those destinations, which is forever teeming with
tourists. The country holds an exclusive position in the hearts of all
vacationers for the place has much more to offer than anyone can expect.
Thailand lies in the South East Asia region and can be taken to be the
land of Buddha. Almost all the Buddha devotees desire to visit this
country once in their lifetime. This is due to the fact that Thailand has
some of the unique and exquisite Buddha temples where perfect tranquility
prevails.

A Concise Review of a Seemingly Interminable Place

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is worth visiting spot. This sacred
temple has Buddha statue that is 65 centimeter elevated and is entirely
made of jasper quartz or jade. While the jade goes back to 15th century,
the murals on the walls of the compound can be traced back to 18th
century. The visitors can take a look at The Royal Thai Decorations and
the Coin Pavilion. All in all the sanctity of the temple speaks through
itself and the ambiance is enough to enchant the visitors.

Along with Temple of Emerald Buddha, several other grand Buddha temples
can be seen once you move into the city of Bangkok. Bangkok, the capital
city of Thailand has proved its worth across the globe. This metropolis
has everything to offer to its visitors. From wonderful museums to
thrilling nightlife, Bangkok has it all. The bustling city owns the
largest South East Asian museum called The National Museum. National
Museum has a gathering of various things like Thai art from old to
contemporary, musical instruments, weapons, woodcarving, ceramics,
clothing and sacred Buddha images.

Visitors that come to Bangkok never miss the opportunity to encounter
Vinmanmek Teak Mansion that is supposed to be the largest teak building in
the world. The Royal Elephant Museum and Dusuit Zoo are perfect places to
have some learning with fun.

The Wat Pho temple near the temple of Emerald Buddha in Bangkok is perhaps
the oldest and the largest of all Buddha temples there. The Wat Pho temple
is known for its 46 meter long statue of reclining Buddha and the largest
collection of Buddhas in the country. A refreshing massage therapy is done
at this place that too attracts a lot of people.

Finally when it comes to shopping, Bangkok has it all. There are ample of
markets here that will serve you with all the things of your necessity.
The Chatuchak Market or The Weekend Market (that is open on Saturdays and
sundaes only), the Pak Khlong market and markets in Chinatown and Phahurat
district are particularly quite famous.

The Thonburi region resting on the west bank of river Thonburi has always
gathered attention due to different reasons. The Taksin Monument that has
a statue of Thailand's eminent king Taksin which is a delight to watch.
The Royal Barges Museum that has a fantastic collection of boats, the
outstanding one being the king's personal barge –The Golden Swan is
definitely a pull in Thonburi.

Buddhist stupas area centre of attraction at Ayuthaya, a city that lies to
the north of Bangkok. The oldest and largest temple here is the Wat Phra
Si Sanphet, another famous temple is Wat No Phra Meru that has a green
stone Buddha statue inside. The Ayuthaya and the Chantharakasen are the
two significant national museums. The Lopburi and the Kanchanaburi town in
the Central Thailand region is a host to a lot many tourists every year.

In the Southeastern Thailand region is situated the Ko Chang National Park
that is crammed by people due to the various activities like elephant
riding, diving, snorkeling etc. and also to enjoy the wildlife in this
area. The Rayong Province has a set of exotic beaches along with the Khao
Chamao-Khao Wong National Park that has striking limestone mountains,
caves, cliffs and waterfalls including impressive wildlife. Pattaya is
another eventful beach spot located 150 kilometers away from Bangkok.

The Northern Thailand is bedecked by the Lamphun Province that has
numerous historical temples, Doi Khun Tan National Park, the Lampang
Province that grounds the Wat Phra That Lampang Luang temple which is
considered to be one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand and there
is also the famous Thai Elephant Conservation Center which provides acre
for sick elephants, animal shows and tourist exhibits from time to time.
The Sukhothai Province is important for its Ramkhamhaeng National Park.

The Isan Region of Northeastern Thailand has the renowned Khao Yai
National Park, which is a home for innumerable wild animals and the Phanom
Rung Historical Park.

Few places at the Thailand's Southern Coasts like Phetchaburi city, the
Southern Gulf Region (known for marine life and water sports) and the
Andaman Coast are everlastingly meant for vacationing in Thailand.

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The Best Way To Avoid The Dangers Of Bird Flu (Avian) "Look After Your Health"

The Best Way To Avoid The Dangers Of Bird Flu (Avian)
By: Alfred Jones

Look After Your Health.

The threat of a Bird Flu Pandemic.

The threat to the world from Bird Flu is more serious now, than it was
when I wrote my first article on the subject in May, 2005. entitled "Will
Avian Flu Become Pandemic" since then it has spread to numerous other
countries, but, thankfully at this stage it has not, as yet, mutated to a
strain that can transfer from Human to Human.

It is so easy for this virus to mutate, it can happen as simply as a
person catching Bird Flu from poultry or birds, when that person, has
already caught one of the more common strains of Influenza.
This could enable the Bird Flu virus to then cause a pandemic outbreak of
this deadly disease throughout the world.

History of the Bird Flu and its Spread.

It first started in South Korea at a chicken farm in 2003, a couple of
months or so later, it was detected in Vietnam, then an outbreak was found
in chickens in Indonesia, Thailand confirms the death of a six year old
boy, this was the first known death from Bird Flu.

China also has problems and Malaysia has found the virus in chickens, near
the Thailand border.

This year, 2005, Bird Flu has been found in ducks in the Philippines,
Japan has had an outbreak in chickens, then it was also found in Russia.

In October, 2005 it was discovered in Turkey and Romania, so you can see
that it is spreading across the globe, slowly but surely.

The very latest is that it has now been discovered in Greece.

It is spread at this stage by birds, mainly migratory birds that fly north
or south from the Asian region, where they can take it to Russia and
Europe, or in the other direction, south to Australia, New Zealand and the
Pacific region.

The European Union has warned that there should not be any panic, though
it has told the 25 nations that make up the Union to start stockpiling
supplies of anti viral drugs. It has been confirmed in nearly all cases
the strain of virus is the highly virulent and lethal H5N1.

In London, it has been confirmed that Britain is at risk and they have
suggested that all people that could be vulnerable, should consider having
normal Flu injections.
The United States Senate, on September 29, 2005, voted to provide almost
$US4 billion to purchase a stockpile of the two anti viral drugs.

Future Prospects

Professor Ian Frazer of Brisbane, Australia, who with his research team,
after many years of heartache, trials and tribulations, have announced
that they have now perfected a vaccine that will prevent Cervical Cancer
and this vaccine should be available in 2006, this is a world breakthrough
and a historic discovery, he now is thinking of turning his talents to the
H5N1 virus, he and many of his colleagues are convinced that it is only a
matter of time before this virus will start attacking humans and cause a
pandemic.

It has been estimated that the death toll throughout the world, if this
pandemic should start, could be as high as 40 million people.

Currently, humans are catching the virus from birds that have the
infection, through their saliva or faeces, which when dry can be inhaled
by humans.

The authorities state emphatically that it can not be transmitted through
eating poultry.

What Can You Do

It is recommended by a number of authorities that you should consider
having the normal human flu vaccine.

There are two drugs available that can help, but are in short supply, also
they are quite expensive, Tamiflu and Relenza, very recent reports, even
suggest that they might not be good enough to help if the situation
becomes pandemic, because they have not yet been tested. We can but hope
that they are more efficient than the predictions.

Take all the sensible normal precautions. There are a lot of you out there
that are bird lovers, myself included, but remember that birds can carry
the virus in their gut, without any ill effect to themselves, so, don't
get up too close and personal with birds, never mind how much you love
them.

Your Immune System, this is your natural defence against all illnesses and
diseases. Try to ensure that you Immune System is functioning as
efficiently as possible.

Make sure that what you eat and drink is natural and as nutritious as you
can make it.

More information is available from my website.

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The Healing Properties Of Rubies

The Healing Properties Of Rubies
By: Sher Matsen

Rubies have long been thought to have healing properties in treating both
the blood and matters of the heart. When you say the word ruby you
immediately visualize the colorful images of this stone, as well as an
emotional response of passion, romance, and power. Yes that's the power
and the beauty of a ruby! The deep rich color of the ruby ranges from
fiery orange red to deep purple red. This rare gem is one of the most
expensive gems and one of the most sought after.

The ruby has a history steeped in mystery and medicine. For centuries it
has been used to cure and protect. Ancient cultures believed the ruby
could cure ailments of the digestive system, energize the blood, and treat
the heart. Warriors wore the ruby into battle because of its protective
qualities.

The ruby as a gemstone for jewelry has a very interesting history. The
crown of Charles IV of Luxembourg from the 1300s held a gem quality ruby
that was a whopping 250 carats. The Smithsonian is home to a 137 carat
cabochon star ruby. The most expensive ruby ever sold at auction was a
15.97 carat stone that sold for $3.63 million in 1988. No matter their
size or value all can agree that the ruby is a powerfully beautiful gem.

If you are in the market to buy a ruby [rubies] you should buy the best
quality gem you can afford. Don't go for size go for quality. You'll not
be disappointed. Rubies are treated with heat to enhance their color. Look
for rubies that are a deep fiery red with not too much purple hue. The
more visible purple the less the value. Almost all quality rubies have
inclusions, although they will not be visible to the naked eye, so you'll
need to examine under a loope. When purchasing your ruby look for a clear
stone with few inclusions. If you have to choose between good color and
more inclusions or poor color and few inclusions go for the "best color.
The cut of the ruby is important. A good cut will make the ruby look like
it is glowing with a deep fire. Inspect the stone under good lighting to
ensure there are no chips or scratches.

The different geographical sources of the ruby each produce specific
characteristics, colors, and qualities. Burma is famous for producing the
greatest amount of top quality rubies in a fine, clear, deep red. Burma is
the most important source of rubies today. Thailand is known for dark red
to brownish rubies. Ceylon [Sri Lanka] is known for medium to light
rubies. Africa is known for small purplish red stones.

The ruby is steeped in history. Ruby is July's birthstone and is named the
King of Gems. It's history is recorded as far back as the Bible and
ancient Sanskrit writings. The name ruby is derived from the Latin word
for red – rubrum. It is the sister to the sapphire from the corundum
family which is a crystal structure composed of aluminum oxide. Red
corundum is called ruby. All other colors are part of the sapphire family.
Ruby is the most valuable member of the corundum family. In fact large
rubies have been known to bring more at auction than the most flawless
diamonds. This is because of the rarity of gem quality ruby stone.

If you are in the market for a ruby be certain to follow the guidelines
provided in this article. Rubies are also being grown in a laboratory and
are becoming available in the market in limited quantities. These grown
rubies are of identical composition, hardness, and brilliance to natural
rubies. Synthetic rubies are also available for a fraction of the cost. So
for those of us with more limited pocket books we may have to look at
purchasing a synthetic or lab grown ruby. No one can dispute the beauty
and mystery of the beautiful ruby gem stone!

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