Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Tips for Traveling in Bangkok

Wearing headscarf is more than welcomed. The inhabitants of Bangkok are tolerant, respectful and open-minded as the city itself has a moslem quarter.

Understand that Budhism is the most predominant religion in Thailand and the Thais profoundly love their king as the unifying figure. Do not say something bad about these unless you want to viewed as a rude person.

Try to avoid eating in non-moslem restaurants as they tend to use porky products on processing the food. Even when having breakfast at your hotel, never hesitate to ask the staffs if the dishes are okay for moslems. Be cautious when ordering a simple omelette since they usually add the minced pork in it. If you’re still worried, it’s safer just to take some breads, toasts or baguette along with mini-packed confitures and butter, cereals is mostly available. Several moslem (halal) restaurants can be found along Thanon Petchaburi (Petchaburi Road), next to Rachatevee flyover. I’d suggest Makyah Muslim Restaurant as it seems pretty renowned among moslem people there. It serves delicious Southern Thai dishes. A nearby mosque called Masjid Darulaman is located only a block away from it.

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