SAWATDEE KA, Thailand!
Though some members already visited Thailand last year, Teamglocal chose to visit again along with its team members complete this time. The more the merrier!
The team arrived early in the morning at Suvarnabhumi Airport to make the most out of the day. The first day was spent mostly on visiting temple ruins, Buddhist temples, more temples (Wat Arun and Wat Indrawhiarn), and yeah, basically lots of temples. That’s what Thailand is known for, right?
The second day started quite earlier than the day before because of the 2-hour drive to Damneon Saduak, a district most famous for its floating market nestling in a network of khlongs, or more commonly known as canals. The unforgettable boat ride spanned for an hour, with the team basking under the sun amidst genuine Thai culture and history. Local produce and souvenirs lined the khlongs, with natives bargaining with their best offers. The best part, in my humble opinion dear reader, was the coconut ice cream with peanuts and sticky rice (yes, with sticky rice!). Perfect to feast on under the smoldering 31°C noon temperature!
The one of a kind experience was followed by the Elephant Show, Crocodile Farm, and capped off with a Thai Cultural Show showcasing a culture very similar to the Philippine’s. The 2-hour ride back to the main city was spent on silence and slumber as the team recharged for another dash to Bangkok’s famous night markets.
The last day offered the best experience, I must say. The tour brought us to Ayutthaya, which used to be the second capital of Siam. The morning was extra beautiful as we marveled at the elegance of Bang Pa-In Palace, a palace complex formerly used by Thai kings. It is also still sometimes used by the Queen as residence, or for holding banquets and receptions.
The second half of the day was spent admiring more temple ruins in the area (and getting fried under the scorching heat of the sun!). With the tour guide sharing the history of Ayutthaya, the team learned that the city throve and was the capital for so long because it welcomed foreign trade back then. The city fell in 1767 when it was attacked by the Burmese, leaving it nearly completely destroyed. What was left are now the ruins that tourists see and visit as part of their Thailand trip immersion.
The trip was short-lived but with all the temples...
....more temples,
....and lots of temples, I’m sure the Thailand trip was as complete as it could be.
To explore the world, and to more trips and adventures together with this team! ขอบคุณค่ะ . Khob khun kha.
Salamat, Thailand.
