I leave the shady oasis and walk into the sultry chaos, glancing back to marvel at the shrine bathed in golden light. The bell tolls to announce mid-morning prayers as monks file reverently into the temple. I vow to return at dawn. Sherry Spitsnaugle is a freelance writer-photographer in Denver. If you visit the temples of Thailand Temples are a place of worship and meditation.
Thai people are extremely friendly and are pleased to visit with foreign guests.
Visitors to Thailand need a valid passport. Those who wish to stay longer than 30 days will need a visa. Within the city, visitors can use the SkyTrain, a mass transport system that opened in December 1999. When you want to escape the city, fly to Phuket, and check in at Banyan Tree Hotel. Your luxurious villa comes with a private pool, patio and outdoor sunken tub.