| Thainese Cuisine | | | | Thai food. The subtle difference can sometimes be |
| Rewind the sentence “we think of Thai food”. | | | | hard to tell-but for Thai food gourmets and enthusiasts |
| And check ourselves for the sweeping generalization | | | | it is a real delight. |
| that Thailand equals only Thai food. A dictionary | | | | Now and then |
| explanation of Thai food would come under the | | | | Of course, Phuket’s uniqueness doesn’t only |
| auspices of five fundamental flavors; “sour,sweet, | | | | consist of its historical roots. The landscape, the white |
| salty hot and bitter.” or to some chefs around the | | | | and golden beaches and the mountains of Phuket all |
| world the “Ssshb flavour” which also adds a | | | | combine in one to create a setting of a dream-like |
| sense of secrecy to its cuisine. According to food info | | | | Shangrila. The hotels and resorts have so much to |
| sources, Thai cuisine can be categorized into four | | | | offer and you don’t have to be rich to be able to |
| different areas, namely the regional tastes of Northern, | | | | afford it. Discount accommodation is also available for |
| North Eastern, Central and Southern. But what of | | | | those who would prefer a more casual style discount |
| Phuket? Phuket is the largest Island in Thailand with a | | | | holiday. Somewhere along the other end of the scale |
| population of 320,000 and a land area the size of | | | | are resorts such as the Horizon Patong Beach Resort |
| Singapore. Phuket also has its own cuisine? | | | | and Spa, which combines the very best of Patong and |
| | | | the very best of Phuket. Located across from the |
| Before the tourists came, the beaches developed, the | | | | idyllic Patong west-coast beach and surrounded by |
| Patong hotels built-not to mention the rubber, | | | | lush botanical gardens, the resort presents a tranquil |
| Phuket’s main industry on the island was tin mining. | | | | setting of peace and harmony for those who yearn |
| And with tin mining came the Chinese. Chinese settlers | | | | relaxation whilst enjoying the delights of five star |
| came to Phuket in the 17th and 18th centuries and | | | | service. For those who yearn excitement on the other |
| were employed in the tin mines. Most arrived as poor | | | | hand, Patong’s shopping and entertainment districts |
| coolies but with their hard work ethic were able to | | | | are just a stone’s throw away. And beyond the |
| secure the back-breaking work available in the mines. | | | | shopping and nightlife, there is a whole host of other |
| Of course, thanks to the Chinese settlers, the culture | | | | activities available in Patong which include a range of |
| and architecture of Phuket had been subtly influenced | | | | marine sports, golf, tennis and even bungy jumping! The |
| and changed over the years in comparison with other | | | | Horizon Patong Beach Resort and Spa also offer |
| parts of Thailand. The best examples of these can be | | | | discounts; staying 7 days and paying for 6 is one of |
| seen in towns where the streets boast long rows of | | | | them. The free night also includes a complimentary |
| exquisitely maintained Chinese houses, each with its | | | | breakfast and can also be used with Honeymooner |
| own uniquely carved dooring and oriental décor. | | | | discounts and the Family Bonanza. |
| Although Chinese no longer remains the spoken | | | | For more information on discounts for your Patong |
| language, everything else Chinese still proudly exists. | | | | beach hotel dream holiday, visit the Horizon Patong |
| The food comprises of a unique blend of Chinese and | | | | discount hotel page. |