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Songkran 2011

Lots of festivities and feast in Thailand are beyond doubt remarkable one. One of the most awaited festivities in Thailand is the Songkran Festival. Thai people, travelers and tourists are looking forward for this event especially the Songkran 2011. This celebration falls from the 13th to 15th day of April. What to expect during this event? Well, if you love water during the hottest days in Thailand you this festivity is surely right for you! It is the biggest Water Fight in Thailand wherein you'll certainly get soaked in water the moment you put your foot outside your doorstep.

Seeing everyone handling their bucket of water and water gun, while shouting out loud "Sawadee Pi Mai" meaning Happy New Year, you'll be amazed on how Thai people express their happiness in this special occasion. Songkran Festival is the longest holiday that is why most of the travelers and vacationers set their holidays on this day to ensure that they will be a part of this once a year event. For people in Thailand, water is the main thing for cleansing purposes for them to wash away all the evil doings that they've done from the past. It is also one way of removing bad fortune for the years ahead.

Songkran Festival is not merely on the water throwing, though for some people especially for the vacationers it is the main highlights of the festivity. The real essence of this festivity aside from cleansing them and washing away bad luck, traditionalists take this opportunity to give respect to their ancestors, elders' neighbors and friends. During this time they also have a monastery visit to feed the monks and offer prayers to revered Buddha.

Songkran 2011 is one major event to look forward to. It is not just for fun but it is also a circumstance to do well and show respect to the people around you. Being a part of this big event, you will truly feel how Thai people treasure their families. You can also feel how warm they welcome you the time you enter in this perfect place. You're not just a tourist to them but you are also a part of the celebration.

Great Adventure Holidays - Krabi

Krabi hotels offer a mesmerizing stay with traditional hospitality and fabulous cuisine that visitors will enjoy. Krabi lies on the southern coast of Thailand, a gorgeous jewel set in the warm waters of the Andaman Sea. It is reputed to have some of the most pristine and beautiful beaches in the world. It has a typical tropical climate and a torrid monsoon season. Most people choose to visit Krabi and its sun-drenched beaches during the dry season between November to April when it's hot and dry.

Krabi has made a name for itself in the water sports world. It has some spectacular dive sites and a rich marine life for snorkelers to enjoy. The sea bed around Krabi has caves and caverns covered with brightly colored anemone and it's often possible to see a leopard shark or a barracuda. Ao Nang Beach is one the most popular sites to start your dive. The seven islands around Ao Nang have a diverse marine life and have diving sites for people of all abilities. Koh Yawasam with its shallow waters and easy access to deeper water makes for an ideal location for diving tutorials. It is possible to get your Padi certification in Krabi. Koh Yawabon on the other hand is restricted only to very experienced divers because of the strong currents and large no light zone.

Enjoy Sun, Sea, Sand and Sensations

Because of its spectacular natural beauty, large areas of Krabi have been declared sanctuaries or Marine parks. Nature lovers are drawn to Krabi to trek the dense jungles and explore the wide variety of fauna and flora here. The experience is enhanced as one can stumble upon sparkling rock pools, gushing hot springs and the green mountain slope interspersed with silver threads of distant waterfalls. Natural lagoons catch the eye with the crystal clear and brilliant hues of the water. The Emerald pool is one of the most famous and is known for its beauty. The authorities of some natural parks have maps with Nature trails marked out so that visitors can safely trek through the jungle while hitting all the landmarks in the area. Many of the hot springs are said to have therapeutic value. Irrespective of the veracity of this claim, the hot springs can still be enjoyed as a relaxing and calming experience.

Krabi is also becoming increasingly popular with adventure sport enthusiasts such as rock climbers. The huge limestone cliffs, caves and immense rock formations make it an ideal target for rock climbers. There are many courses offered on the easier cliffs. The cliffs around the Railay Beach are particularly popular with the climbing fraternity. Guided climbs are easy to find and there are over 600 climbing routes mapped out. Whether you are staying in a Krabi hotel on the main land or you choose to make an island your base, there are many reasonable food options around Ao Nang and Krabi town and you will never run out of things to do and places to see with an abundance of delicious food everywhere.

Phuket Property Investment

Phuket, formerly known as Talang, lies off the west coast of southern Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket is Thailand's largest island; it is connected to the mainland by two bridges and is approximately the same size as Singapore.

Home to some beautiful yacht Marinas the island offers endless opportunities for diving and sailing, it has superb golf courses and an international airport as well as a huge variety of international and local cuisine.

Phuket attracts people from around the world and has always been a popular choice for holiday makers. In that last ten years Phuket has become an increasingly popular investment choice for homes, second homes, investment properties and retirement villas. The property market is still booming.

The reasons Phuket makes such an attractive investment opportunity are many. The island has a laid back attitude compared to life in the west and is blessed with many stunning beaches. Its first class infrastructure and modern amenities such as international schools and hospitals, post offices, fast internet connections and stylish shopping venues make it as ideal for families with small children as it is for career couples and retirees.

When you choose to invest in Phuket Property you are choosing to invest in an island that enjoys a thriving tourist industry. With an increasing amount of holiday makers choosing to rent private villas instead of staying in a hotel, when you invest in a property in Phuket you have the option to renting the property out for some or all of the year and making it work for you.

Whether you choose to buy a plot of land and design and build your own home, choose to buy off plan or buy an existing property you will find a vast range of options available. You may choose to buy a condo close to the nightlife and the action or choose somewhere more relaxing such as Rawai or Nai Harn, where property is still very affordable. If you choose an older Thai property, and many although structurally sound are badly designed, by simply taking out a few walls you can affordably create your own unique living space and enjoy a tropical island project.

Getting to know and understand the laws and restrictions regarding buying land is easy and there is a lot of help available to make sure you make informed decisions.

With its all year round climate and immense choice in property style it is not hard to see why Phuket is one of the most popular property investment locations in the world.

3 Myths About Medical Tourism to Thailand

There are actually three sides to the medical tourism story. The first is the endless positive hype coming from the promoters of Thailand as a health care hot spot. Second is all the FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) cultivated by detractors who want you to stay home and suffer quietly with your home country's health care system. Third and somewhere in between is the reality of receiving medical care in Thailand as a medical tourist. That reality is, in general, a lot closer to the hype than it is to the FUD. But there are some common themes in the media repeated over and over again that are really just myths and here we are going to bust them.

Myth #1: The medical staff at all the big hospitals speak English

Sadly, this is untrue. Many doctors at the major private hospitals in Bangkok have trained and practiced in English speaking countries so they are fluent and communication is normally not an issue. But many other doctors are not fluent in English. Furthermore, the nurses and technicians in most hospitals, even the ones most popular with medical tourists, have a rather basic (at best) command of the English language.

Myth #2: There is no follow-up care if you get medical treatment in Thailand

This myth seems to be popular with western doctors spreading FUD about medical tourism. Understandably, they are not pleased when a patient presents themselves with complications after returning home from surgery abroad. But this is not because follow-up care isn't available at the medical tourism destination. It is the result of the patient not planning for it and instead cutting short their medical holiday to return home quickly. Most patients don't plan for complications so they do not allow adequate time for follow-up care at the hospital that performed the procedure. Obviously this is an issue with patients, not care givers, since patients cannot be forced to extend their stay in case complications arise.

Myth #3: If you are the victim of malpractice in Thailand you have no recourse

This myth is promulgated largely based on the fact that the Thai courts don't award money for emotional distress. If you are the victim of malpractice you can receive money for your costs to fix the problem. It isn't easy and it takes a lot of time, just as in western countries. There is an existing government organization called the Thai Medical Council which is the first stop in making a complaint against a doctor or hospital. If that produces no results, or moves too slowly (a common complaint), then you can take it to the courts. As a foreigner, that process will be nearly incomprehensible so you will need a competent Thai lawyer (foreigners are not allowed to practice law in Thailand) and it is unlikely you will find one that will work on contingency (since awards are limited to cost only). You will also need to make some appearances so you will need to make additional trips to Thailand as the case proceeds. In the end, the court will award damages if it agrees with your complaint. A recent example was the award of 12 million Thai baht to a couple who sued for 350 million baht because the hospital failed to inform them that their child would be born with Down syndrome. Note the difference in the amounts - you can sue to inflict punishment but the courts will only award what is determined to be necessary costs.

Wrapping it up, if you are contemplating a trip to Thailand for health care you should not fall for the three common myths. Do your homework on the medical practitioners who will treat you to ensure there are no communication issues, including speaking with them on the telephone (usually possible). Plan for sufficient time on your medical holiday for follow-up care in case there are complications. And don't count on extracting a windfall settlement if something goes wrong. If things are bad enough you can receive compensation but know that it will only be for costs - no monies for emotional distress should be expected.

Thailand Beach Holidays

It is not a secret that Thailand offers some of the best beach holidays in the World. Krabi, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi as just few of the areas and islands with impressive nature that attract more and more tourists everyday.