Sun Shines Again on Thailand

摘要

To many, Thailand is a culinary dreamland. Staple ingredients - such as sweet basil, galangal, curry paste - combine for exquisite aromas, rich textures and flavorful sauces, a perfect symphony of the senses. There has been concern over both the agriculture and manufacturing lost in last year's devastating floods. It's hard to believe, but flooding began at the end of July, during the country's monsoon season, and continued for months, not days. Parts of capital city Bangkok were inundated in October, and some areas of the country remained under water until January of this year. It resulted in at least 815 deaths and 13.6 million people affected. Sixty-five of Thailand's 77 provinces were declared flood disaster zones, and more than 7,700 sq. mi. of farmland were damaged.