Travel: Let’s visit Thailand… virtually!

Last time we sent you to Malta (all from the comfort of your own home of course), and now we head over to Thailand to discover the best of Thai culture, so sit tight!

 

words Derek Issacs

Taste of Thailand

If you’re looking to perfect Thai cuisine then chef Nine from Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok and chef Sonia from 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai are the people to watch.  They’ll be giving virtual masterclasses to show you how to make those finger-licking Thai dishes including Thai Pineapple fried rice and Pad Thai to enjoy at home.

 

Online Muay Thai camp

Thai Boxing at Maheyong Temple is located in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

This online training class in the ancient art of Muay sees world-class Muay Thai practitioner and owner of Krudam Gym in Bangkok, Dam Srichan, teach you some really cool moves. Muay Thai, known as the ‘art of eight limbs’  can be traced back to the 18th century. This Thai sport also help to keep you fit through its strengthening techniques.

 

Home skincare treatment tutorial

Wellness experts, Gift and Jib from Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok combine nutrient-packed ingredients – such as turmeric and honey – to formulate a simple and natural facial mask for viewers to keep their skin healthy at home.

 

Traditional Thai dance for kids

Traditional Thai dancing is simply elegant.  It’s also a great form of exercise for children. This online class by a member of the Thai dance troupe, SiamSmile Group, covers a variety of dance forms so you can copy at home. Go on, have a go!

 

 

Fruit and vegetable carving

This edible art form will keep your creative juices flowing.  Traditional Thai carving is a major part of Thailand’s history and considered a respected art form. In the past, carved fruits and vegetables were showcased during major banquets, and today the art form is a popular custom practised during the Thai New Year, Songkran. In this workshop, a Thai carving master will teach this unique craft to the world.

So if you’ve got time on your hands (who hasn’t these days?), tune in to the ‘Bringing Thailand to the World… Virtually’ video series on the Instagram page of the Tourism Authority of Thailand in the Middle East: instagram.com

For more information, visit Tourism Thailand

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