3 unusual things in Thailand

3 unusual things in Thailand

Thailand is one of the most stunning countries in Southeast Asia. And its secret lies not only in the cleanest beaches and azure waters. It surprises and fascinates with its customs, structure and even aromas. Want to see for yourself? Then get acquainted with the rating of unusual and unique things from this warm country.

1. Our list opens the New Year today

Songkran is the name of the Thai New Year, which was celebrated this year from April 13 to 16. It is believed that this holiday was borrowed from Indian culture. Its name in translation means something like "holiday + water". Yes, yes, it is on these days that it is considered good form not only to pour water on the image of the Buddha, but also on everyone you see around you. In addition to water, chalk is also used, which is smeared on each other's faces as a sign of good luck wishes.

In modern Thailand, at this time, everyone is having fun and pouring water from all types of water weapons, sometimes moving in pickup trucks, or pouring water from hoses from their own yards. Some even wield buckets.

2. Durian is a fruit whose smell will lift even the dead

Durian is a big "nut" that is spiky and extremely reactive with air, turning its tart flavor into something extremely stinky. By itself, the fruit weighs from one to ten kilograms. Inside it is a pulp with seeds, and the taste resembles a cross between melon, strawberries and persimmons.

Due to its unusual smell, the fruit should not be brought into hotels and residential areas. It is even forbidden to be transported in public transport. However, if you are in Thailand, be sure to try durian - they say it is so useful that it prolongs life and puts the sick on their feet.

3. Mahanakon - difficult to pronounce and scary to look at

A pixelated building or Mahanakon tower is a new unique building that seems to be built from pixels in a computer game (or someone bit off a couple of pieces from it). The height of the building reaches 314 m, and under the very roof there is one of the highest observation decks in the world. Its main feature is the transparent floor.

If you are in Thailand, be sure to take an excursion to the Mahanakon Tower. Needless to say, this list is only a part of those pleasures and discoveries that the mysterious Tai hides in itself?