Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
My Country Thailand
Thailand is known for being called the Land of Smiles
and it has beautiful temples. The most famous temple in
Thailand is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Thailand
has very delicious and healthy food made from fresh
vegetables flavored with many herbs and spices. Thailand
is a beautiful place. If you visit, you will fall in love with
the kindness of the people. Everywhere you go, you will
always meet friendly, helpful people who also have big
smiles on their faces. If you visit, don’t forget the Temple
of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. The temple is both a
sacred structure and the heart of the spirit of the entire Thai
people. Not only is it a site where royal ceremonies are
performed nearly the whole year round, but it is also a place
to which the people visit for many purposes such as to listen
to sermons on Buddhist holy days and Sundays to enjoy
delicious Thai food.
Thai food is very famous. For example, Tomyamguin is
shrimp and lemon grass soup. Many people love fried rice.
Fried rice can be made with shrimp, pork and beef. Thai
food is very healthy because they cook with all kinds of
herbs and fresh vegetables. In Thailand, you can find fresh
fruit and vegetables all year round. Many people also like
noodles called pad Thai. Pad Thai is stir-fried noodles with
meat and vegetables. It can also be made with all kinds of
meat. Most people think Thai food is very spicy; that is not
true. It can be made to suit your taste. Just remember when
you order, make sure you tell them not too spicy. Thailand
is a land of beauty and friendly people.
Bunsuan Monwet is an ESOL student at NWFSC in Ft. Walton Beach,
Florida.
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