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10 LIFE-STYLE Land of the Thunder Dragon

he magnificent Kingdom of Bhutan is home to many diverse species of
Tanimals which live in close proximity to the people. With a population of
approximately 800,000, the country is mostly covered with forest and promises to
The sea of maintain at least 60% of its land area under forest coverage.
hutan is enriched by its own culture and tradition, which makes it an ideal
Bplace for an adventurous vacation.

BangKhunThian

VISA
(Bangkok seaview) All tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior the travel to Bhutan. Visas are
processed through an online system by your licensed Bhutanese tour operator
directly or through a foreign travel agent. Seeking to become a high value
destination, it imposes a daily fee of US$250 on tourists, which covers touring and
hotel accommodation.

HOW TO GET THERE.
Kingdom Druk Air, the country’s first airline, flies into the country from a range of Asian

and Indian cities. These include flights from Bangkok, Kathmandu, Kolkata and
As the only area in Bangkok, near to the sea and the mangroves as Singapore.
a source of food for animals, all kinds of livestock and aquaculture. – By Jamyang Rinchen
So it is also a valuable source of income to the villagers. of
ang Khun Thian is the only area in
Bangkok near the sea with abundant Bhutan
Bmangroves. It is a source of food for
animals and aquaculture and a valuable source “HAPpINESS
of income to the local villagers.

With a natural coastline length of 5 kilometres,
Bangkhunthian has thick mangrove forests,
home to various types of aquatic animals and IS A
birds that flock there each year. The Mangrove
trees help protect the coastlnee from waves,
wind, and erosion. place”
is one more option that is quite interesting.
For Bangkok people, there is not much time There’s plenty to do, plenty to choose from; for
to relax and go to the beach. This seaside area example, the boat to the beach Bangkhunthian.
Cruise through the canals all of which have in-
teresting histories such as the canal with striped
legs—really?

The canal connects to Samut Sakhon with peo-
ple living on both sides of the canal. Wang Ca-
nal has made a career for fishermen of shrimp
and be sure to check out Khlong Khun Rat.

You can cruise to the Gulf of Thailand with
clear panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline.
If the seawater temperature is right,
you can even see pods of Dolphins
under the waves in the bay.
In addition to sightseeing cruises, we
also see the way of life of the villag-
ers in this area. Fishing is their main
occupation. We will see locals rais-
ing cockles, and trapping for shrimp
and squid. And you will see many
fresh food vendors along the way to tempt your
growing appetite.
sea due to global warming. In the past few de-
Bang Khun Thian is gradually eroding into the cades alone, sea water has encroached into the

area. The current count is over 800 meters and
growing every year.

Take the time to enjoy this short trip to the coast-
line near Bangkok while you can. You will not
regret it!

– By Pornluksn Tanaudommongkol