Experience ‘The Land of Smiles' at Global Village

Dubai, 31 January, 2015: Every year at Global Village, Thailand proves to be one of the most popular pavilions and it is easy to see why guests are drawn to this colourful pavilion and to all the authentic Thai products that are sold inside.

Guests are instantly drawn to Thailand Pavilions amazing façade that is a perfect recreation of The Grand Palace – known in Thailand as the Phra Borom Maha Ratcha - bringing the heart of Bangkok to the Middle East. The façade also showcases Thailand’s Royal Barge Procession – a rare royal ceremony that has been taking place on the Chao Phraya River for over 700 years.

Entering Thailand gives guests a good feel of what it is like to wander down the busy bustling streets of a Bangkok market. The colourful decorations, the special cooking implements, all brought to life by stall owners shouting for visitors to come in and take a closer look at their stock.

To take some time off of your feet, head over to the traditional Thai Massage Parlours for some relaxation amidst the hustle bustle of downtown Bangkok. Thai massage is incredibly popular around the world due to the customary medicinal values and the ‘energy’ it is said to bring back into tired muscles.

When it comes to tickling your taste buds, guests can find an array of fruits to try such as melon and pineapple and even exotic Thai fruits such as rambutan, durian, and custard apples. All considered to be indescribably tasty and top delicacies in Thailand. These special fruits have proven very popular amongst Global Village guests.

Another popular delicacy from Thailand is the fresh coconut juice that can be purchased. With stall owners cracking open the coconut right in front of guests, the coconut juice is refreshing and has exceptional health benefits.

Thai Supermarkets offer a variety of Thai sauces that can be found at the pavilion as well as dried shrimps and fish sticks. For someone feeling brave enough to try dried seaweed, this delight is available for sampling at the Thailand pavilion too.

With lots of different special fish sauces, Thai curry pastes, and pickled condiments also packing the shelves in the Thai Market, the amateur chefs in the family will be cooking up a storm for months.

Guests looking to experience a pavilion with some truly unique stores and discover a special culture that is keen to share, should not miss out on the Thailand Pavilion as it has all this and more.