This country boasts one of the world's largest Muslim populations,
though it is not an Islamic state.
http://www.WatchMojo.com learns more about the culture of Indonesia.
Nestled in the balmy waters of the Andaman Sea lies Phuket, Thailand's largest island. The island is approximately the size of Singapore. Blessed with hospitable people, superb accommodations and seafood, stunning Sino-Portuguese architecture, countless adventures await you in this paradise of powdery white beaches, brilliant coves and bays, and outstanding underwater panoramas.
Read more at http://3dguy.tv/explore-3dtv-phuket-thailand/
A train service inaugurated in 2009 between the Kingdoms of Thailand and Laos, crossing the Mekong River over the "Friendship Bridge". For a small fare, passengers will be ferried between Nong Khai Station in Thailand and Thanaleng in Laos.
We have taken the train in January 2010 both ways, documented this trip and the Mekong river crossing for you on the return leg!
Luck was on our side, when the low sun reflected in the mighty Asian stream, that means so much to the people along it's shores.
Read our full report with additional photos on http://www.siampedia.org! Thanaleng is the closest point to Vientiane.
Timetable:
Trip duration is 15 minutes for the 6 KM journey. A/C wagons are available at 50 Baht each way, non A/C are charged 20 Baht. Services are operated on newer rail car stock and very clean and well maintained trains surprised us positively.
As a traveler you should know your limits. You should know the different social conventions at your destination. You should understand tipping etiquette in this case.
• In most Asian countries like Malaysia, China, South Korea, and Japan, tipping is rare or is almost never expected.
• In Japan you can can express appreciation for good service with a slight bow or a simple arigato guzai maz.
• In Hong Kong and Singapore, an additional 10 % service charge is included in the bill, so tipping is not necessary.
• If you are not sure, ask the hotel concierge or the restaurant manager if tipping is required.
• In case tipping is expected, have spare bills ready.
You can show your gratitude for good service in many ways. Tipping is one. But in many countries in Asia, taking a bow or saying thank you with a smile goes a long way.