The All-Russian South-Eastern health resort annually receives tens of thousands of tourists, each of whom strives to the land of smiles, not only behind the sun and sea. The cuisine and drinks of Thailand are in high esteem among travelers: exotic, original and inexpensive.
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Alcohol of Thailand
For those crossing the Thai border, there are customs restrictions that do not apply to alcoholic beverages. The only rule is that drinks must not be counterfeit.
It is also allowed to export alcohol in Thailand in any quantity, especially since the prices for it in supermarkets allow you to bring an exotic drink to your colleagues or friends as a souvenir. The famous Thai whiskey in shops costs from 100 baht for a bottle of 0.5 liters.
National drink of Thailand
In ancient Siam, there were many secrets that were passed down from generation to generation. Modern Thailand not only adopts the traditions of ancestors, but also creates its own, which become just as important and strict. One of them is the production of a drink that is considered a visiting card here.
Whiskey "Mekong" began to be produced in 1941, and named the national drink of Thailand in honor of the largest river on the Indochina peninsula, where the country is located. The Mekong flows through the territory of the following states:
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- China
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Thailand
The river plays an important role in the economy of these countries, and the name of the new alcoholic brand was not chosen by chance.
Whiskey "Mekong" is made from rice and sugar cane, and the rest of its ingredients are the very special and carefully guarded Thai secret. According to some sources, it contains a special onion, according to others - several dozen fragrant herbs and spices. One way or another, the taste of Thai whiskey cannot be confused with anything else, and its price allows even tourists on a budget to taste the drink.
Alcoholic drinks of Thailand
For tourists, Thais offer a huge range of alcoholic cocktails based on local and imported alcohol. Not only local whiskey is especially popular, but also brandy of its own production.
Fans of foamy drinks will be interested to get acquainted with Thai sorts of beer, the most bought of which is Singha. It perfectly refreshes in the heat, quenches thirst and becomes an indispensable drink at parties: given the climatic features of the country, drinking strong alcohol can be very difficult here.
