Thailand is the only country in South East
Asia that was never colonized. It
retained its independence throughout.
Haircuts not on Wednesdays
Don’t expect to get a haircut on a
Wednesday, as you’ll find many hair salons closed on Wednesdays. This is
because it’s believed to be bad luck to cut your hair on a Wednesday. As a foreigner you can of course please the hair salon owners who are open by going on this day and helping their turnover on Wednesdays.
Coastline and parks
Thailand has 3219 km of coastline. That’s a lot of beach! There are around 80 national parks in
Thailand. 18 of them are marine parks.
Calendar
Thailand’s calendar is different from the
western calendar. We are now in 2552,
not 2009.
Thailand name
It was only in 1939 that Siam became known
as Thailand. We know Thailand as the
land of smiles, but the meaning of Thailand is the land of the free.
Temples and monks
Thailand has around 26,000 temples. There are around 200,000 months in
Thailand. Every man in Thailand is
expected to be a monk for a short time in his life. Thailand has the world’s biggest Buddha image.
Thai language
Standard Thai is composed of several
distinct registers, forms for different social contexts. There’s Street Thai,
which is informal, without polite terms of address, as used between close
relatives and friends. Then there’s elegant Thai, which is the official and
written version, and includes respectful terms of address, these are used in
simplified form in newspapers. There’s also rhetorical Thai, which is used for
public speaking. There’s also religious Thai (heavily influenced by Sanskrit
and Pāli), which is used when discussing Buddhism or addressing monks. Finally,
there’s Royal Thai: (influenced by Khmer), which is used when addressing
members of the royal family or describing their activities.
Thai weddings
The number of guests in a Thai wedding
tends to always be a mystery. It is difficult to know the precise number of
guests who will attend because invited persons might not come and uninvited
persons might come. During a traditional Thai wedding ceremony nine monks are
invited. Monks sit on straw mattresses
and have a glass and a bottle of water in front of them. The newly weds are
near an altar, which is close to the first monk. A sacred thread joins the
heads of both groom and bride and then it unrolls into the monks’ hands.
Thailand Motorbikes and road safety
In Thailand, if you are not wealthy enough
to afford a car, a motorbike will do fine for you and your family. Up to five
people (two adults and three kids together) can fit on it, as well as the dog
sometimes. When it rains, you can see people riding their bikes holding an
umbrella in one hand to keep them dry with little or no consideration for the
risks they are running. It's perhaps no surprise that Thailand ranks among the
three highest countries in the world in terms of road accident statistics.
Soft drinks in a plastic bag
It’s a mystery how Thailand got by before
the plastic bag was invented. They’re used for everything, even cups. You’ll
see Thais buying some iced tea/coffee, adding ice cubes and a straw and away
they go.
Garbage bins from used tires in Phuket
The majority of the garbage bins you see on
the side of the road in Phuket are made from used tyres. This is thanks to the
Phuket Provincial Prison inmates who are in charge of making them. Car or truck
tyres are turned inside out and sealed on the bottom.
Policemen soaked on Songkran Day
Thailand becomes a huge
water battleground on Songkran day. Even the police have no choice and they get
soaked.
British Airways is still a great airline, with excellent service most of the time. They try to keep their reputation intact, and they'll do their best to remind you that they were once known as the world's favourite airline.
About British Airways
British Airways is a full service global airline, offering year-round low fares with an extensive global route network flying to and from centrally-located airports.
British Airways currently has five different fleets of aircraft. These are: Boeing 747-400 fleet; Boeing 777 fleet; Boeing 767 and 757 fleet; Airbus A320 family fleet; and the London Gatwick based Boeing 737 fleet.
Each aircraft has a minimum of two pilots onboard - a Captain and a First Officer or Senior First Officer. On longer flights there may be up to four pilots to enable each of pilot to take sufficient rest periods.
Contact Details
From The UK
Reservations and general enquiries 0844 493 0 787
(from the UK) - Daily 06:00-20:00
Flight arrival and departure information 0844 493 0 777
(from the UK)
Bangkok
Reservations and general enquires Tel: +662 627 1701 -
08:30-17:00 Monday-Friday
Eva Air is a great airline, with comfortable seats, the most modern fleet, a great in flight entertainment programme and a high quality of service.
About Eva Air
EVA Air had lofty goals when it made its maiden flight on July 1, 1991. Today, the Taiwan based airline flies to more than 40 destinations on four continents, including Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and North America. In addition, carefully developed alliances with major carriers worldwide give EVA Air a far-reaching service network that benefits both passenger and cargo customers.
The EVA Air fleet now includes 11 new Airbus A330-200s and for long-haul flights, four advanced Boeing 777s with eight more scheduled to be placed in service. A new slogan, “Sharing the world, flying together,” coincides with the introduction of the stunning new B777s. Within the next decade, these streamlined, next-generation aircraft will be the backbone of the EVA Air fleet.
Website
http://www.evaair.com
Contact in Taipei
Taipei
Reservation Tel: +886-2-25011999
Baggage tracing +886-3-3517637
Reservation Fax: +886-3-351-0019~21
Office Address 117, Sec 2, Chang An E. Rd., Taipei 104 Taiwan, R.O.C.
Ticketing Office Tel +886-2-25019599 Airport Tel +886-3-3516805
Ticketing Office Fax +886-2-25016099
On Swine Flu
EVA Air H1N1 Influenza Prevention Measures
In line with recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, EVA Air has taken steps to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus.
Summary: Thai Airways was founded in 1960 with overseas flights inauguration and intercontinental services in 1971. THAI operates and leases out a modern fleet of 89 aircrafts, most of them wide-bodied models. THAI is a member of Star Alliance, the strongest airline partnership with the most extensive network.
89 Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road ,Bangkok 10900
Tel : (662) 545-1000
THAI CONTACT CENTER (TCC)
Tel : (662) 356-1111
RESERVATIONS 24 HOURS
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Fax: (662) 356-2222
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