Despite devastated natural disaster some years back and the current political unrest, Thailand still draws a crowd of tourist, myself included. I came back from Phuket recently. There are just some favourable Thai ingredients that keep attracting people from all over the world. Here is mine:

1. Fresh coconut

A fresh young coconut to be specific. It is THE DRINK to have in Thailand. Coconut juice quenches your thirst, rehydrates your body and effectively cools you down after sun-roasting. Give me more!

2. Thai delicacies

Thai cuisine hardly fails to whet my appetite. I enjoy the nice balance of sweet and sour, spice and herbs. I can easily finish a main course size Thai salad, especially those with green papaya or mango or pomelo. A bowl of  tom yam something or curry and a plate of Thai rice, leave me mmm….aah…. throughout the meal.

3.  Beach Beach Beach

Colourful umbrellas, sandy beach, clear water for snorkeling, sexy bikini ladies and well-toned man…Do I need to say more?

4. Massage

Perhaps I am getting old. Perhaps I am too tired. Relaxed, recharged, rejuvenated and all the feel good factors after a massage is addictive. The massage ladies are blessed with magic hand, don’t they?

I am sure I miss out some other favourite Thai ingredients. To me, for the ingredients above, it’s worth a visit to Thailand. What’s yours?