Thailand
A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been colonized by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US treaty ally in 1954 after sending troops to Korea and later fighting alongside the US in Vietnam.
Religions: Buddhist (official) 93.6%, Muslim 4.9%, Christian 1.2%, other 0.2%, none 0.1% (2010 est.). Source: www.cia.gov
A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been colonized by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US treaty ally in 1954 after sending troops to Korea and later fighting alongside the US in Vietnam.
Religions: Buddhist (official) 93.6%, Muslim 4.9%, Christian 1.2%, other 0.2%, none 0.1% (2010 est.). Source: www.cia.gov
Most Popular Food in Chiang Mai
Like its art, language and cultural heritage, Chiang Mai food is distinct from its cousins to the south and east. A much more pronounced influence from Burma and China is evident in northern cuisine, resulting in milder curries and the heavier use of ginger and turmeric. Khao Niao (sticky rice), instead of steamed rice, is the main staple at every meal and goes very well with a range of nam prik (chilli dips) unique to northern cuisine. more at: www.chiangmai.bangkok.com
Like its art, language and cultural heritage, Chiang Mai food is distinct from its cousins to the south and east. A much more pronounced influence from Burma and China is evident in northern cuisine, resulting in milder curries and the heavier use of ginger and turmeric. Khao Niao (sticky rice), instead of steamed rice, is the main staple at every meal and goes very well with a range of nam prik (chilli dips) unique to northern cuisine. more at: www.chiangmai.bangkok.com
Thai Cooking School
Cashew nut with chicken, Spring rolls, Papaya Salad, Chicken in coconut milk soup, Red Curry, Banana in coconut milk
Khantoke Dinner
named after the table it is served on, traditionally the table used for dinner in Lanna, a Kingdom that ruled over North Thailand from the end of the 13th century until the 18th century. A Khantoke is a small round wooden table, adorned with carvings and finished with lacquer. In the old days wealthy families had their Khantoke tables decorated with gold. Khantoke dinners were held for special occasions as festivals and weddings, or ordination of a son into monkhood. The set menu consists of sticky rice kept warm in a bamboo basket and several main dishes in small bowls as curries, friend chicken, vegetables, pork, clear soup, pork skin and chilly dips. Traditionally the food was eaten with the fingers. A piece of sticky rice was dipped into one of the main dishes that were shared by all those dining. more at: www.renown-travel.com
named after the table it is served on, traditionally the table used for dinner in Lanna, a Kingdom that ruled over North Thailand from the end of the 13th century until the 18th century. A Khantoke is a small round wooden table, adorned with carvings and finished with lacquer. In the old days wealthy families had their Khantoke tables decorated with gold. Khantoke dinners were held for special occasions as festivals and weddings, or ordination of a son into monkhood. The set menu consists of sticky rice kept warm in a bamboo basket and several main dishes in small bowls as curries, friend chicken, vegetables, pork, clear soup, pork skin and chilly dips. Traditionally the food was eaten with the fingers. A piece of sticky rice was dipped into one of the main dishes that were shared by all those dining. more at: www.renown-travel.com
Traditional Lanna Dance
Soon after dinner has been served the show starts off with a performance of local music played on traditional instruments. After the music young girls wearing beautiful colorful costumes moving gracefully and slowly perform a number of traditional Lanna dances like the fingernail dance, candle dance and circle dance. Men perform dances at a much quicker pace like the sword dance and the martial art dance. At the end of the performances diners can join in and try a Lanna dance. more at: www.renown-travel.com
Soon after dinner has been served the show starts off with a performance of local music played on traditional instruments. After the music young girls wearing beautiful colorful costumes moving gracefully and slowly perform a number of traditional Lanna dances like the fingernail dance, candle dance and circle dance. Men perform dances at a much quicker pace like the sword dance and the martial art dance. At the end of the performances diners can join in and try a Lanna dance. more at: www.renown-travel.com