The Spirit of Thais: 3 Days / 2 Nights



3 Days / 2 Nights • A Touch of Authentic Thai Life Style Day 1: BANGKOK - CITY PILLAR SHRINE – MASSAGE AT WAT PHO – MEDITATION AT WAT MAHATHAT (L, D) Pick up at the hotel in Bangkok and then proceed to pay respect at the City Pillar or “Lak Muang Shrine”. Thai people believe that if you come to pay respect and make a wish here at City Pillar Shrine, the wish may become true. Continue to Grand Palace - the most beautiful temple of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Bangkok. Admire palaces which were used for different occasions; the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest house and the Beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple. After the visit, drive to visit Wat Pho, Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple, which features the largest reclining Buddha and the Chedi of the kings. Here experience an authentic traditional Thai massage from an expertise masseuse. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Wat Mahathat for the meditation course. In Buddhism, meditation is integral to the eight-fold path to enlightenment. One trains one’s mind so that it can see the four-point Supreme Truth that forms the core of Buddha’s teaching: suffering, what causes it, the end of suffering, and the path to that end. Even if you are not interested in Buddhism, meditation is a valuable training that can be applied to your daily life, for it helps with concentration and when done correctly can lead to a state of peace and calmness that’s beyond worldly joys. Afterwards transfer to Thai House, a beautiful traditional Thai teakhouse. Arrival at Thai House and check in at the house. Dinner and overnight at Thai House. Day 2: THAI COOKING CLASS AT THAI HOUS - JIM THOMSON – JOE LOUISE PUPPET SHOW (B, L,D) Breakfast at Thai House. A.M. Take a short tour around the farm and afterwards head towards the ‘Open Air Kitchen’. The cooking lesson begins with your hands on participation in preparing various Thai recipes. Discussions on Thai cooking as well as food tasting will be part of the lesson. The course includes; Introduction of Herbs and Spices, Spicy Thai Pork Salad (appetizer), Hot and Sour Prawn Soup (soup), Thai Fried Noodles (luncheon dish), Yellow Chicken Curry (main dish), Coconut Beef Curry (main dish). Lunch at Thai House. P.M. Depart by road to Jim Thomson Museum, a magnificent Thai-style house that contains and extensive collection of Thai silk ware, art objects and antiques. In the evening, depart for Thai set dinner at Jim Thomson restaurant at Saladaeng. After dinner, proceed to Joe Louise Theatre for the wonderful Thai traditional puppet theatre. Come back to the Thai House and overnight. Day 3: KOH KRET – BANGKOK (B, L) Breakfast at Thai House. A.M. Proceed to the pier for public ferry across the river to Koh Kret, a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, located in Nonthaburi Province. On this island lives a community of craftsmen famous for their distinctive style of pottery, which dates back many centuries. The potteries are known for their fine, red-black glazed surface and intricate design. They are all hand-made piece-by-piece and you can see the process. People live on Koh Kret and nearby are the descendants of the Mon people, and they have managed to retain the skills of their forefathers. Lunch at Suan Thip Restaurant. P.M. Then transfer back to hotel in Bangkok or Bangkok International Airport. Ask us for Rates Minimum 2 persons traveling together Single rate available PRICES INCLUDE:*  2 nights accommodation with daily breakfast  Transfer and tours with admission fees as mentioned in the program  All meals as mentioned in the program  One day Thai Cooking Class at Thai house as mentioned  English-speaking guide PRICES EXCLUDE:  Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundrys, insurance etc  Airfare and airport tax  Other services not mentioned in the pogram