I am one of those people who thinks Thailand is just about the shopping and the nightlife in Bangkok. Typical tourist right? Good thing model Mario Maurer dropped by in Manila once again. As the ambassador of the Amazing Thailand campaign, Mario shared some insider tips on what you shouldn’t miss out on the next time you book a flight to the Land of Smiles.
#1 Ride a boat shop
“I know a lot of you love Ban but I think you should go to Amphawa, the floating market. You can get anything there. Things are very cheap.”
#2 Get a massage on a boat
“When you take a boat tour, you can get a massage while on the [boat ride] until you reach your next destination. When I tried it, there must have been 10 girls getting a massage.”
#3 Hit up Chiang Mai
“Go to Chiang Mai and try the zip line. It’s very good, I tried it and it’s exciting.”
#4 Don’t forget about the elephants
“Of course, take an elephant ride. You’ll find yourself on the elephant with 10 other elephants with you and at the end, there’s a little show where the elephant can draw with its trunk.”
#5 Not happy with Pad Thai? Try Som Tam
“Other than Pad Thai, you should try Som Tam. It’s a Thai salad WITH papaya. Just be careful of the chili in it. It can be very spicy.”
Photos by Grace De Luna
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