I had a fascinating experience during the last school holidays. My parents took me to a foreign country for the first time. It was Thailand. Needless to say, I was excited and curious to learn about the country.
Thailand is a land of many rivers, forests and mountains. We visited the capital’ Bangkok’ and some of the rural areas around the city. However, what I liked most about Thailand were the people and their culture.
Most of the people in Thailand farm the land for a living. They live in villages of all sizes, mostly located along the coast or near rivers. Their houses are made of wood and thatch and built above ground. The national language is Thai but English is also widely spoken.
About ninety-five percent of the people in Thailand are Buddhists. Every morning, Buddhist monks, carrying small bowls, walk about to receive food from the people. On some occasions such as festival, food is brought to them at the monasteries, known as WATS. Hundreds of such WATS are found in the countryside.
In Bangkok itself, I loved every minute of riding in tuk-tuks, or three wheeled taxis, through the crowded streets, waving to passers-by and enjoying the noise and the street life. While in the capital, we travelled in tuk-tuks to visit palaces and temples. The weather was hot and the journey was usually slow but it was exciting tour the city.
Another experience I cherish was cruising in boats along canals and the wide Chao Praia River we also indulged in hot, spicy Thai food and of course, shopping.
The trip was to Thailand was memorable. Given a chance, I will not hesitate to visit the country for a second time.
Vocabulary
Fascinating—amazing
Curious—inquisitive
Rural—belonging to the countryside