Thailand Beckons

Looking for an exotic destination to visit with help from your Brooklyn travel agency? What about Thailand?

Thailand has been influenced by Indian and Chinese cultures, since it is geographically between the two. Ever since the 18th century, however, the Thai monarchy has been very stable, and it is the only Eastern country to have resisted European colonization. Formerly Siam, the monarchy exploited tensions between the French and British, and although lost they some of their area to Burma and the Malay Peninsula, remained independently powerful.

Although there has been recent political upheaval between supporters of Democracy and the current Prime Minister, Thailand still is a safe place to visit. An overwhelming majority of Thai people are Buddhists. Bangkok is a large financial and cultural center, and Thai cinema has recently received a lot of press because Apichatpong Weerasethakul won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year. Thai food is particularly delicious and combines rice, garlic, chiles, fish sauce, and lemon grass, flavors which have caught on in the U.S. over the past couple of decades. With mountains, rivers, valleys, and beaches, the Thai geography is varied and diverse, making it a remarkable place to visit.

Forget Europe airline tickets. Contact your Brooklyn travel agency today to visit Thailand!