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Saturday, March 17, 2007

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@TAT LAUNCHES ‘AMAZING THAILAND’ PHOTO CONTEST- Update 15/03/2007
Date : Now To 15/05/2007Place :From now to 15 May 2007. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the ‘Amazing Thailand Photo Contest’ to mark the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 80th birthday anniversary in 2007.

TAT is inviting professional and amateur photographers who are residents of Thailand to send in entries featuring any of the following designated themes: nature’s beauty, tourism attractions around Thailand, way of life, customs and traditions, historical or archaeological sites and Thai art and culture.
The Amazing Thailand Photo Contest is designed to encourage individual tourists and travellers to capture on film and share with a wider audience, the many magnificent sights and extraordinary experiences they come across during their travels around Thailand.
The contest is divided into two categories: digital photography and 35 mm slides. An individual photographer can send in up to four entries per category.
The winning images from the Amazing Thailand Photo Contest will be featured in the 2008 TAT Calendar and also published as a picture book.
Frame by frame, the collection of vivid images from the photo contest will speak for themselves. Not only will these photographic travel tales document journeys around Thailand, but also capture moments in time and reflect an infinite range of experiences and emotions. Each and every one will contribute to memorable and lasting impressions of Thailand as one of the world’s leading leisure travel destination.
These breathtaking or fascinating images covering a vast variety of subjects being presented in TAT’s 2008 calendar and picture book will become the catalyst that sparks the desire for others to travel around Thailand to witness and experience these wondrous spectacles themselves.
Entries will be reviewed and rated by a distinguished panel of judges based on criteria such as relevance to tourism, angle, composition/arrangement and lighting.
The distinguished members of the panel of judges include Professor Dr Apinan Poshyananda, Director General of the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture of the Ministry of Culture, Mr Anuchai Secharunputong representing the National Gallery in Bangkok, Mr Chumnong Saengvichien representing the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University and Mr Thawechai Jaowattana, photo editor at The Nation. The judging panel is chaired by Mr Suraphol Svetasreni, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications.
PRIZESA total of 27 prizes worth 310,000 baht in total will be awarded. The winner of the Amazing Thailand Photo Contest Award of Excellence will receive a 100,000 baht cash prize.
TO SUBMIT ENTRIESThe Amazing Thailand Photo Contest is open to photographers, professional and amateur, who are residents of Thailand.Images can be submitted either in digital format or in the form of slides, not exceeding a total of four entries per category.Closing date: 15 May 2007Entry forms for the Amazing Thailand Photo Contest are also available from the Information Desk at the TAT head-office on Phetchaburi Road.
Please complete details as requested on the entry form and submit entries by hand or by mail.
Postal address:Advertising Production DivisionTourism Authority of Thailand, 11th Floor1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, RajateveeBangkok 10400Thailand
Contact information:TAT Call Centre/Hotline: Call 1672Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 Ext. 1113, 1132

Friday, March 9, 2007

Job

Job

@Intermarketing Head: Urgent Apply

• Thai or non-Thai nationality, aged between 30-35 either male or female

• Able to work longer hour and stay here in Pattaya

• Mature, dynamic with strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Independent and able to initiate his or her own ideas

• Strong presentation skil

l• Pleasant personality and service-minded

• Experience in marketing particularly in the field of private hospital would be a great advantage

• He or she should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Management

• At least 5 years sales experience in any fields

• Excellent communication skill in English

• Having own car and driving license

Medical Tourism

While spas and meditation are designed to help prevent health problems, a huge business is being generated amongst those who already nave problems, and need treatment. Many Thai hospitals and medical centers, which have recently been listed on The Stock Exchange of Thailand to raise funds for investment in equipment and construction, see a formidable revenue stream in attracting clients for medical check-ups.
At present, the cost of getting a medical check-up in Thailand is a fraction of what it costs in more developed countries. Language problems notwithstanding, a number of major Thai hospitals have learned the ropes of the travel business and are marketing themselves to also regular participants at international trade shows, like ITB in Berlin and the Arabian Travel Mart.
At Thailand 's more than 400 private hospitals, standards are high and costs are extremely competitive. Little surprise then that large numbers of visitors decide to undergo surgery in the Kingdom as part of their stay.
Whether you are after plastic surgery, lasik eye treatment or major heart surgery, you can rely on round the-clock, quality service in Bangkok and the min provincial cities and tourist centers, Seeking care on holiday is a trouble-free experience.
Doctors and specialists can swiftly obtain patient records by satellite. Hospitals employ staff fluent in English and who have overseas training. Demand for their services from he middle East has also led to the hiring of Arabic-speaking personnel.
Indeed, the whole business of linkage between the hospitals and the travel industry took a step forward when Thai Airways International ( THAI ) began packaging medical check-ups as part of its Royal Orchid Holidays programme.

HIGH STANDARD OF MEDICAL SERVICES
Thai hospital is renowned around the world, and is a fact of which the Thais are very proud. This asset also plays vital part in the private health services in which the quality and the standard are exceptionally high. With the country gearing towards long-stay health lifestyle tourism, medical services play an important part as well.
At present, Thailand has more than 400 private hospitals scattered throughout the kingdom. Most of the hospitals are staffed with overseas-trained doctors and a specialist who can ensure that communication is no barrier. There are fast mobile service including helicopter and aircraft, and patients' records can be swiftly obtained via the internet. Visitor who choose to long-stay in Thailand can rest assured that Thailand's private hospitals are of very high standard while the fees are surprising low compared to those on the West. Foreign expatriates, executives of international corporations and embassy staff will all attest to the excellence of hospital treatment here and to its comparatively low cost. Whether you are contemplating a check-up pr a major medical professional procedure, you will enjoy prompt attention, immaculate comfort, highly profession staff, and friendly faces.

Hospitals
Thailand has a large of goo government-run as well as high standard private hospitals scattered throughout the country in Bangkok, most hospitals offer services with both GP and specialist while care most hotels have doctors on 24-hour call. The followings are private hospitals which give supports to the long-stay healthcare programme. For a full list of private hospitals in Thailand, please contact the Private Hospital Association, Tel: 0 2716 7058
Bangkok Adventist Mission Hospital
430 Phitsanulok Road,
Bangkok 10100
Tel: 0 2281 1422
Fax: 0 2280 0441

Bangkok Chirstian Hospital
124 Silom Road,
Bangkok 10500
Tel: 0 2264 0560-46, 0 2634 0453-64

Bangna Hospital
Km 3, Na-Trat Road,
Bangkok 10260
Tel: 0 2393 8534-5
Fax: 0 2398 9531

BHN Hospital
(Formerly Bangkok Nursing Home)
9/1 Convent Road, off Silom Road,
Bangkok 10500
Tel: 0 2631 0550-300
Fax: 02632 0577-9
Email: Info@bangkoknursinghome.com
Website: www.bangkoknursinghome.com

Bumrungrad Hospital
33 Sukhumvit 3 Raoad, Wattana,
Bangkok 10110
Tel: 0 2667 1000
Fax: 0 2667 2525
Email: Info@bumrungrad.com
Website: www.bumrungrad.com

Central General oapital
362/114 Phaholyothin Road, Bang Khen,
Bangkok 10220
Tel: 0 2552 8777
Fax: 0 2552 0666

Chao Phya Hoapital
113/44 Boromratchonnee Road,
Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700
Tel: 0 2884 7000-79
Fax: 0 2439 6929

Deja General Hospital
246 Sri Autthya Road, Ratchathevi,
Bangkok 10400
Tel: 0 2246 0137
Fax: 0 2247 2089

Kasemrat Hospital
240/24-25 Moo 1, Bang Khae,
Bangkok 10160
Tel: 0 2455 0110
Fax: 02454 1914

Kluaynamthai General Hospital
180 Soi Rongphayaban 2, Rama 4 Road,
Bangkok 10110
Tel: 0 2381 2006-20
Fax: 0 2381 3582
Email: sranyoo@samart.co.th
Website: www.kluynamthai.com

Kluaynumthai General Hospital 2
27 Sukhumvit Soi 68, Bang Na,
Bangkok 10260
Tel: 0 2399 4259-63
Fax: 0 2399 4259-63
Website: www.kluaynamthai.com

Krungthom Hospital
337 Taksin Road, Thon Buri,
Bangkok 10600
Tel: 0 2438 0040-5 Fax: 0 2438 5642
Email: marketing@kdh.co.th
Website: www.kdh.co.th

Lad Prao Hospital
2699 Lad Prao road,
Bangkok 10310
Tel: 0 2530 2244
Fax: 0 2935 0021

Mongkutawattana General Hospital
34/40 Chaeng Wattana Road,
Bangkok 10210
Tel: 0 2574 1000-1
Fax: 0 2574 4856

Nakornthon Hospital
49 Moo 6, Rama 2 Road,
Bang Khunthien, Bangkok 10150
Tel: 0 2416 5454
Fax: 0 2415 4340

Nonthavej Hospital
30/8 Ngam Wong Wan Road,
Bangkok 10210 Tel: 0 2589 5489-91 Fax: 0 2589 8753

Pakkred Vejchakarn General Hospital
132/215 Chaeng Wattana Road.
Bangkok 10210 Tel: 0 2960 9655-9 Fax: 0 2960 9666

Phyathai Hospital 1
364/1 Sri Ayutthaya Road,
Bangkok 10400
Tel: 0 2245-9610-9
Fax: 0 2245 9612
Email: cr@phayathai1hosp.com
Website: www.phyathai1hosp.com

Phayathai Hospital 2
943 Phahonyothin Road,
Bangkok 10900
Tel: 0 2273 0780

Piyavate Hospital Centers of Excellence
998 Rimkhlongsamsen Road, Bang Kapi, Huai Khwang,
Bangkok 10320
Tel: 0 2625 6500 Fax: 0 2246 9253 Email: info@piyavate.com Website: www.piyavate.com

Ramkhamhaeng Hospital
21 38 Ramkhamhaeng Road,
Hua Mark, Bangkok 10240
Tel: 0 2374 0200-46
Fax: 0 2374 0804
Email: ranhospitsk@bangkok.com
Website: www.ram-hosp.co.th

Saint Louis Hospitl
215 South Sathorn Road,
Bangkok 10120
Tel: 0 2675 5000
Fax: 0 2685 5200

Samitivej Hospital
133 Sukhumvit 49 Road,
Wattana, Bangkok 12110
Tel: 0 2392 0011
Fax: 0 2391 1290
Email: Info@samitivej.co.th
Website: www.damitivej.co.th

Samitivej-Srinakrin Hospital

488 Srinakarin Road, Suan Luang,
Bangkok 10250
Tel: 0 2731 7000
Fax: 0 2731 7044
Email:

Info@samitivej.co.th
Website: www.samitivej.co.th

Samitivej-Srinakarin Hospital
488 Srinakarin Road. Bangkok 10260
Tel: 0 2731 7000

Sikarin Hospital
4/29 Moo 10, Srinakarin Road,
Bang Na, Bangkok 10260
Tel: 0 2383 4400-13
Fax: 0 2383 4414-15
Email: admin@sikarin.com
Website: www.sikarim.com

Srivichai 1 Hospital
240/1-7 Charansanitwong Road,
Bangkok 10700
Tel: 0 2412 0055-60
Fax: 0 2412 7581-2
Website: www.srivichai.com

Srivichai 2 Hospital
15/38-43 Phetchakasem Road,
Bangkok 10160
Tel: 0 2807 4044
Fax: 0 2421 1784
Email: nongkham@ksc.th.com
Website: www.sirvichai.com

Thai Nakarin Hospital
345 Bang Na-Trat Road(Km 3.5),
Bangkok 10260
Tel: 0 2361 2727
Fax: 0 2361 2777
Email: comtnh@asiaaccess.net.th
Website: www.thainakarin.co.th

Thonburi Hospital
34/1 Issaraphap 44 Road, Bangkok Noi,
Bangkok 10700
Tel: 0 2412 0020-7
Fax: 0 2561 1466
Email: Info@vibavadi.com
Website: www.vibhavadk.com

Vibhavadi General Hospital
51/3 Ngam Wongwan Road,
Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900
Tel: 0 2561 1258-67
Fax: 0 2561 1466
Email: Info@vibhavadi.com
Website: www.vibhavadi.com

CENTRAL
Kanjanaburi Memorial Hospital
111 Moo 5, Saengchuto Road,
Kanchaburi 71000
Tel: 0 3462 4191
Fax: 0 3462 4190

Mahachai Hospital
927/43 Kor Settakit 1 Road,
Mahachai, Samut Sakhon
Tel: 0 3442 4990-4
Fax: 0 3481 0782
Email: Mchai@asiaaccess.bet.th

Navanakorn General Hospital
98, Phaholyothin Road, Khlong Luang,
Pathum Thani 12120
Tel: 0 2529 4533-41
Fax: 0 2529 3624

Rajthanee Hospital
111 Rojana Road, Khlong Suanplu,
Ayutthaya 13000
Tel: 0 3533 5555
Fax: 0 3533 5555

Samrong Hospital
1748 sukhumvit 78Road, Hua Hin,
Prachuap Khri Khan 77110
Tel: 0 2361 0080
Fax: 0 2756 8465
Email: Dr_prapa@hotmail.com

San Paolo Hua-Hin Hospital
222 Phetchakasem Road,
Prachap Khri Khan 77110
Tel: 0 3253 2579-85
Fax: 0 3253 2583

Srivichai 3 Hospital
74/5 Phetchakasem Road,
Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon 74130
Tel: 0 2431 0070
Fax: 0 2431 0940
Email: Rachada2000@hotmail.com
Website: www.srivichai.com

Srivichai 5 Hospital
93/256 Sethakit 1 Road, Muang,
Samut Sqkhon 74130
Tel: 0 2431 0070
Fax: 0 2431 0940
Email: Rachada2000@hotmail.com
Website: www.srivichai.com

Thanakarn Hospital
20/20 Saengchuto Road, Muang,
Samut Sakhon 74130
Tel: 0 3482 5710-29
Fax: 0 3482 6706
Website: www.srivichai.com

Thonburi Hua-Hin Hospital
17/115 Phetchakasem road, Muang,
Kanchanaburi 71000
Tel: 0 3485 6710 -29
Fax: 0 3482 6706

EAST-COAST
Aikchol Hospital
68/3 Moo 2, Phrayasajja Road,
Muang, Chon Buri 20000
Tel: 0 3827 3840-7
Fax: 0 3827 3848

Bangkok Pattaya Hospital
301 Moo 6 Sukhumvit Road, KM. 143 Banglamung,
Chonburi Thailand 20150
Tel: 0 3825 9999
Fax: 0 3842 7777
EMail: bphint@bph.co.th
Website: www.bangkokpattayahospital.com

Bangkok Rayong Hospital
8 Moo 2, Soi Saengchan Neramit, Nernpra, Muang,
Rayong 21000
Tel: 0 3861 2999
Fax: 0 3861 0777
EMail: brhinfo@bgh.co.th
Website: www.rayonghospital.com

Pattaya International Hospital
255/4 Soi 4 Pattaya 2 road.
Pattaya City, Chon Buri 20260
Tel: 0 3842 8374
Fax: 02 3462 4190

Phya Thai Sriracha General Hospital
90 Srirachanakorn 3 road,
Pattaya City, Chon Buri 20260
Tel: 0 3877 0200-8
Fax: 0 3842 2773
Email: picpih@loxnfo.co.th
Website: www.pattaya-inter-hospital.co.th

Samitivej Sriracha General Hospital
90/ Srirachanakorn 3 Road,
Muang, chon Buri 20110
Tel: 0 3877 0200-8
Fax: 0 3877 0213

NORTH
Central Chiangmai Memorial Hospital
186/2 Changklan rod, Muang,
Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: 0 5327 7090-3
Fax: 0 5327 1624

Changpuek Hospital
1/7 Changpuek Soi 2, Muang,
Chiang Mai 50200
Tel: 0 5322 4862
Fax: 0 5321 8120
Email: mla@chiangmai.a-net.net.th

Chiangmai Ram 1 Hospital
8boomruangrit Road, Muang
Chiang Mai 52000
Tel: 0 5322 4861
Fax: 0 5322 4880
Email: chiangmairam@chiangram.com
Website: www.chiangmairam.com

ChiangmaiRam 2 Hospital
99 Moo 5, Fa Ham, Muang
Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: 0 5385 2590-99
Fax: 05285 2999
Email: chiangmairam@chiangmairam.com
Website: www.chiangmairam.com

Khelang Nakorn Hospital
79/12 Phaholyothin Road, Muang,
Lmpang 52100
Tel: 0 5422 5100
Fax: 0 5422 5105

Lanna Hospital
1 Sukkasen Road, Nakhon Ping,
Chiang Mai 50300
Tel: 0 5335 7234-53
Fax: 0 5340 8432
Email: Info@lanna-hospita;.com
Website: www.lanns-hospital.com

McCormick Hospital
133 kaew Navarat Road, Muang,
Chiang Mai 50000
Tal: 0 524 13110
Fax: 0 524 1177
Email: mahosp@payap.ac.th

Overbrook Hospital
17 Singhakrai Road, Muang,
Chiang Rai 57000
Tel: 0 5371 5700
Fax: 0 5371 6755

Phayao-Ram Hospital
660 Moo 3, Phaholyothin road,
Muang, Phayao
Tel: 0 5441 1111
Fax: 0 5441 1130

Pitsanuvej Hospital
211/95 Khun Phirain Road, Muang,
Phitsanuloke 65000
Tel: 0 5524 4911-20
Fax: 0 5525 2754

NORTH-EAST
P.Phathya Hospital
43-53 Chainarong Road, Muang
Nakhon Ratchasime 30000
Tal: 0 4423 0530-3
Fax: 0 4425 7411

Panyavej Hospital
11 Prachaksilpakom Road, Muang,
Nakhon Ratchasime 30000
Tel: 0 4434 0530-3
Fax: 0 4423 3065
Email: panyavej@ubon.cscoms.com

Phya Thai Ubol Hospital
512/3 chayangkul Road, Muang,
Ubon Ratchathani 34000
Tel: 0 4528 0040
Fax: 0 4528 3894

Rajavej Ubolrachathani Hospital
999 Chayangkul Road, Muang,
Ubon Ratchathaini 34000
Tal: 0 4528 0040
Fax: 0 4528 3894
Email: raj_ubon@yahoo.com

Ratchasima Thonburi Hospital
1308/9 Mitraphap Road, Muang,
Nakhon Ratchasima 30000
Tel: 0 4426 2000
Fax: 0 4525 6421
SOUTH
Bangkok Hatyai Hospital
75 Phatchakasem Road, Hat Yai,
Songkhla 90110
Tel: 0 7436 5780-9
Fax: 0 7436 5790

Bangkok Phuket Hospital
2/1Hongyok Utis Road, Muang,
Phuket 83000
Email: kpiyarat@bgh.co.th
Website: www.phuket-hospital.com

Chaweng Hospital
90/2 Moo2, Bo-Phut, Ko SAMUI,
Surat Thani 84320
Tel: 0 7742 2272
Fax: 07723 0049
Email: cwh@surat.loxinfo.co.th

Phuket International Hospital
44 Chalermparkiat Ror 9 Road,
Muang, Phuket 83000
Tel: 0 7624 9400
Fax: 0 7621 0936, 0 7624 9386
Email: Info@phuket-inter-hospital.co.th
Website: www.phuket-inter-hospital.co.th

Rajyindee Hospital
119 Rajyindee Road, Hat Yai,
Songkhla 90110
Tel: 0 7422 0300-4
Fax: 07422 1039
Email: ryh@hatyai.losxinfo.co.th

Sikarin Hatyai Hospital
169 Nipptsongdro 1 Road, Hat Yai,
Songkhla 90110
Tel: 0 7436 6966
Fax: 0 7436 3655

Thansin Hospital
309/2 Talad-Mai Road, Muang,
Surat Thani 84000
Tel: 0 7728 5701-5
Fax: 0 7721 2495
Email: thaksin@loxinfo.co.th

Food

Food

Miso Soup

This vegetarian soup is great for warming you up on cold winter days; although it\'s light, it\'s satisfying and nourishing. Makes four large or six smaller servings.
Steps:1. Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slices and stack between two paper towels. Place the stack between two plates and weight the top plate with a heavy pot or cast-iron skillet.
2. Allow to drain for 30 minutes. (Image 1)
3. Bring a small pan with 2 c. water to a simmer and add the shiitakes to it. (Image 2)
4. Allow to simmer for 2 minutes and then remove from heat. Let the shiitakes soak in the water for 15 minutes.
5. Bring the carrots and broth to a boil in a large pot. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 9 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, remove the shiitakes from the soaking water. Strain the water into the carrots and broth.
7. Slice the shiitakes into thin strips and add to the pot. (Image 3)
8. Add the bok choy and pepper to the pot and cook for about 4 minutes.
9. Cut the tofu into small cubes. (Image 4)
10. Take 1/2 c. of the broth and mix it in a separate bowl with the miso, until smooth. Add this mixture back to the pot along with the tofu and reduce the heat to medium-low.
11. Cook for another 3 minutes and then serve, garnished with the green onion, sesame oil and seeds.Tips:Different misos - red, brown, and yellow are the most common - taste different. In general, the darker the miso, the stronger it is. Experiment with different kinds to see which you like best.
Look for miso in the refrigerated section of a supermarket or Asian market. (Wherever you find tofu, that\'s likely where you\'ll find the miso.)
You can use chicken broth instead of the vegetable broth.
In Japan, miso soup is eaten for breakfast.
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Yam Hua Plee

Ingredients :Banana blossom 1 eachPork, thin sliced and steamed 100 gramsPeanuts, coarsely ground roasted 1/4 cupCoconut, grated and roasted 1/2 cupGarlic, sliced and fried 3 tablespoonsShallots, sliced and fried 2 tablespoonsFresh red chili pepper, finely shredded 1 eachDressing
Ingredients :
Dried chilies, roasted and ground 2 eachGarlic, roasted and ground 1 tablespoonShallots, roasted and ground 2 tablespoonsPalm sugar 3 tablespoonsFish sauce 3-4 tablespoonsTamarind juice 1 cupNote: Dressing directions: Mix all the ingredients together. Bring to boil on a medium heat, stir constantly until the texture is richer, and remove from the heat.
Directions:1. Remove the hard parts of banana blossom, cut it into two pieces, rub in lemon juice, cut a spine out , slice and soak its flesh in lemon juice before cooking.
2. Place the sliced banana blossom and pork in a mixing bowl. Add dressing and stir lightly. Add roasted grated coconut, coarsely ground roasted peanuts, fried sliced shallots, and fried sliced garlic.
3. Spoon the salad onto a plate, top with fried sliced shallots and red chili peppers. Serve with cha-plu leaves.
Correct Characteristics of Yam Hua Plee:
Banana blossoms used for cooking this dish must be crisp and not dark in color.Yam Dip must be well mixed with banana blossom flesh.This dish must not be watery but taste mild.Cooking Tips:
Only fresh banana blossoms should be used, finely sliced, soaked in water mixed with lime juice, and placed in a strainer until water leftover is removed before being brought for cooking.Ingredients in Yam Dip must be finely ground. The dip must be cooked until rich.Fruits can be used in place of banana blossoms.Eating Culture:
Yam is one of major dishes in the main meal which fulfills nutritional value and promotes the taste of other dishes in the main course.It can be served either as the first course or with the main meal.
How to Serve:
Spoon the salad onto a plate, top with fried sliced shallots and red chili peppers. Serve with cha-plu leaves. Serve either as the first course or with the main meal for eating with rice.
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Mungbean Noodle Salad

Ingredients
2 cups short pieces of blanched mungbean noodle
1/2 cup julienned boiled pork
1/2 cup julienned boiled pork liver
1/2 cup thinly sliced boiled shrimps
1/4 cup crisply fried dried shrimps
1 plant cut into short pieces leave lettuce
1 cup sectioned tomatoes
1 cup cut into short pieces Chinese celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion

Salad dressing
1 tablespoon shredded red hot chilli pepper
1 tablespoon finely cut coriander roots
2 heads finely cut pickled garlic
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup vinegar

Grind the coriander roots, pickled garlic and red hot chilli pepper together. Add vinegar, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil then remove from heat. Let stand until cool.

Method of Preparation
1. Put the noodle in a mixing bowl. Add pork, liver, boiled shrimps, onion and Chinese celery. Pour the dressing over the ingredients. Toss the salad.Add tomatoes and toss untill just mixed.

2. Place leav lettuce along the salad sides of the plate. Place the salad in the middle. Top with fried dried shrimps and serve.

Secret Tips::
The noodle should be cooled in cool water as soon as it is boiled. Then drain. The salad dressing must be boiled until thickened so that it will cling to the noodle. The salad should be dry and not too watery.

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TOMYUM GUNG

Ingredient

Stalks of lemon grass 3
Shrimps or boneless chicken meat 2 lb
Lime Leaves (kaffir) 6
Lemon juice & fish sauce 2
Red/green chili peppers 3
Straw mushrooms 1 cup
Thai chily paste 1 1/2 tb
Cilantro/parsley

with soya beans oil (dark redish-brown color), which comes in a jar that can be bought at any Thai grocery

Instructions:
1. Boil some water (half of the pot) in a 1.5 qt sauce pan.
2. Put in lemon grass, and the chili paste.
3. Put in the shrimps and the mushrooms.
4. Let it boil for 10 minutes.
5. Put in the "lime" leaves and sliced chili peppers (1 min).
6. It\'s done!!

Now you can mix it in a serving bowl with some lemon juice and fish sauce. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with Thai Jasmine rice.

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Friday, March 2, 2007

Tour of Thailand

Travel & Tourism information

Ayutthaya(1)

Temples in Ayutthaya
@Wat Chaiwatthanaram Located on the bank of the Maenam Chao Phraya, to the west of the city island is Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother, Wat Ch

ai Wattanaram was conceived as a replica of the Angkor temple. A Royal monastery, the temples unique feature is a huge prang which is surrounded by smaller prangs. This symbolizes Mount Meru, the abode of the heavenly gods. Now restored, the temple is also accessible by a long-tailed boat trip from Chankasem Palace Pier. This 1-hour trip to the temple costs approximately 300-400 bahts (round-trip). Entry fee to the temple itself is 20 bahts.
@Wat Kasattrathirat Worawihan Located outs

ide the city island, opposite Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai, on the bank of the Chao Phraya River is another interesting temple worth visiting. Formerly known as Kasattra or Kasattraram, the ancient temple is of the Ayutthaya period with a main Prang (stupa) at its centre.
@Wat Phanan Choeng Overlooking the river on the opposite bank from the main city, Wat Phanan Choeng was founded shortly before the establishment of Ayutthaya as the Kingdoms capital. Its main building enshrines a huge, seated Buddha image, that is 57 feet tall an object of particular devotion to Thais of Chine

se origin. This principal image called Phrachao Phananchoeng was built of stucco in the attitude of subduing evil in 1325. The temple is a popular stopover for riverboat cruises along the Maenam Chao Phraya. This temple can be reached by boat from the fortress ruins.
@Wat Ratburana King Borom Rachathirat II (Chao Sam Phraya) built a temple on the site where his two elder brothers were cremated. His two brothers died in a power struggle to succeed their father, King Nakhon In who died in 1424. A series of bell-shaped chedis surround the main prang and a large oblong-shaped viharn is situated at the front. The architectural style evolved from the Khmer prasat, but has been adapted by the addition of a higher multi-layered base and an e

xtended upper section. More corners were added to the main body and the tower section was extended to become corn-shaped. The antefixes, on the other hand, were attached to the body of the tower instead of leaving a decent gap between them which was common in Khmer prasats.These two temples are separated by Naresuan Road. The Admission fee for each site is 20 bahts.
How to go to Ayutthaya
From Bangkok
By Car:
Alternative I: Take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road.) then take Highway No. 32 to Ayutthaya.
Alternative II: Take Highway No. 304 (Chaeng Watthana Road.) or take Highway No. 302 (Ngamwongwan Road.); turn righ to Highway No. 306 (Tiwanon Road.), then take Highway No. 3111 (Pathum Thani - Samkhok - Sena) and turn right at Amphoe Sena to Highway No. 3263
Alternative III: Take Highway No. 306 (Bangkok - Nonthaburi - Pathum Thani Road.) then take Highway No. 347
By Bus:
Ordinary buses run between the Bangkoks Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal) and Ayutthaya’s main terminal on Naresuan Rd. every 20 minutes between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. The fare is 30 bahts and the trip takes around 2hours. Air-conditioned buses operate the same route every 20 minutes from 5.40 a.m. to 7.20 p.m. (every 15 minutes between 7a.m. and 5p.m.) at the rate of 47 bahts, the trip takes 1.5 hours when traffic to north of Bangkok is light, otherwise it will take two hours.By Train:
Trains to Ayutthaya leave Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station approximately every hour between 4.20 a.m. and 10 p.m. The 3rd class fare is 15 bahts for the 1.5 hour trip. Train schedules are available from the information booth at Hua Lamphong Station. Alternatively, call 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020, or 1690 or visit http://www.railway.co.th/ for reservations.
By Boat:
There are no scheduled or chartered boat services between Bangkok and Ayutthaya. However, several companies in Bangkok operate luxury cruises to Bang Pa-In with side trips by bus to Ayutthaya for approximately 1,500 bahts to 1,800 bahts per person, including a sumptuous luncheon. Longer two days trips in converted rice barges start at 4,800 baht.Travelling around Ayutthaya and from Ayutthaya to nearby attractionsSong taew and shared tuk-tuk will go anywhere for 10 to 30 bahts/person depending on the distance/destination. A tuk-tuk from the train station going to any point in the old Ayutthaya zone is approximately 30 bahts. Note that the trip on the island (old Ayutthaya city) itself costs 20 bahts/trip maximum.Song taew and shared tuk-tuk will go anywhere for 10 to 30 bahts/person depending on the distance/destination. A tuk-tuk from the train station going to any point in the old Ayutthaya zone is approximately 30 bahts. Note that the trip on the island (old Ayutthaya city) itself costs 20 bahts/trip maximum.To tour the ruins, the most economical and ecological option is to rent a bicycle from one of the guesthouses (40 to 50 bahts/day). Walking is also an option, but not recommended during the hot or rainy seasons. It is possible to charter a sam lor, tuk tuk or song taew by the hour or by the day to explore the ruins but the prices are relatively high by Thai standards (150 bahts/hour, or 500 bahts for the entire day).
Song taew and shared tuk-tuk will go anywhere for 10 to 30 bahts/person depending on the distance/destination. A tuk-tuk from the train station going to any point in the old Ayutthaya zone is approximately 30 bahts. Note that the trip on the island (old Ayutthaya city) itself costs 20 bahts/trip maximum.To tour the ruins, the most economical and ecological option is to rent a bicycle from one of the guesthouses (40 to 50 bahts/day). Walking is also an option, but not recommended during the hot or rainy seasons. It is possible to charter a sam lor, tuk tuk or song taew by the hour or by the day to explore the ruins but the prices are relatively high by Thai standards (150 bahts/hour, or 500 bahts for the entire day).Another interesting activity is chartering a boat from the Tha Chan Kasem (Chan Kasem Pier, next to Hua Ro Market) for a semicircular tour of the island and seeing some of the less accessible ruins. A long tailed boat with a capacity of up to 8 people can be hired for 400 bahts for a 2 to 3 hour trip with stopovers at Wat Phutthaisawan, Wat Phanan Choeng and Wat Chai Wattnaram.
Mini - bus services operating from the railway station into the city are also available. Hiring a mini - bus within Ayutthaya costs 250 - 300 bahts/day. If you wish to travel between Ayutthaya and Bang Pa - In, mini - buses regularly leave Chao Prom Market (on Chao Prom Road). Daily schedules start from 6.30 a.m. with a fare of 30 bahts. The trip takes approximately 50 minutes.