Thailand, a multi-faceted paradise
Splendid scenery, a tradition of hospitality, ancestral culture, an expanding art scene, succulent cuisine… How can one resist the fascination exercised by this mystical destination ?
The discovery of the ancient kingdom of Siam usually begins in Bangkok, a hyper-active urban maze where one gets delightfully lost between luxury shopping expeditions, cheap and cheerful gastronomy. To the north, in the peaceful land of the founding fathers, the mountains play host to the country's most varied ethnic mosaics as well as magnificent Buddhist temples. Rafting, hiking, excursions on motorbikes or in open-top cars offer different ways of discovering this region brimming with authenticity. To the south, one can explore islands of paradise and rocky peaks rising from the ocean. Adored by tourists, the coastal strips with their picture-postcard views cultivate an Epicurean way of life, to be sampled in a luxurious bungalow or private villa on a sublime beach. Often portrayed as carefree and friendly, the people of Thailand have never allowed a foreign power to invade their shores. Hence the enduring strength of their culture, and a tradition of warm hospitality, undoubtedly the first of many attractions proposed by this highly-prized destination.
Good addresses :
La Chef’s Table
At the Six Senses Yao Noi, the Chef’s Table serves as a backcloth for gastronomic dinners for ony eight guests at a time. www.sixsenses.com
Le Seven Seas
The Seven Seas restaurant at the Pimalai resort offers a privileged setting for admiring the sun go down over Katang Bay and savouring the signature dishes of chef M. Asker. www.pimalai.com
Le Bistro @ The Beach
Between a bay of white sand and the gardens of the Anantara Rasananda hotel, the restaurant Bistro @ The Beach proposes delicate and inventive cuisine giving precedence to the bounty of the sea. www.phangan-rasananda.anantara.com
