Bangkok – City of Angels
Sean Kjetil Nordbo The Thais call their capital city Krungthep, not Bangkok, as it is know internationally. It is short of what the Guinness Book of World Records dub the longest name for…
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Regional Thai Food
Northern Thai Cuisine Thai food of the north, in some way, is cooked with the sole thought for the taste for the northern people. The recipe consists of vegetable and…
Thai Massage
Historically speaking the knowledge of traditional Thai massage reached South East Asia some 2500 years ago. It is said to have been introduced then by a doctor from Northern India…
Four Allies in Thai Buddhism
In Thailand there are four allies in maintaining stability of Buddhism: Buddhist monks, the King, the government and Buddhist lay people. 1. The Order of Buddhist Monks (Sangha) The Sangha…
Pattaya: Fat of the Land
If you pick up a tourist brochure, look at a website, or even talk with one of the expatriates who live there, you’ll keep stumbling on the phrase “paradise” used…
To Khai Yai in Thailand on Two Wheels
A golden brownish leaf floats in the early morning breeze from a teak tree towering high above the road that climbs through Khao Yai National Park. I watched it drift;…
The Famous Erawan Shrine
One thing first-time visitors to Thailand find intriguing is the spirit house, ubiquitously found in the yard of almost every Thai home or building. In Bangkok, the biggest and most…
Buying a Condominium in Thailand
Buying a condominium is possibly the best investment possible for a foreigner in Thailand, as you can own it outright. But before you buy, make sure you understand exactly how…
The Songkran Festival in Thailand
Of all the feasts and festivals in Thailand, which are many, the Songkran Festival is the most striking, for it is widely observed not only in this country but also…
Me, Myself and I in the Thai Language
One aspect of the Thai language that makes it quite unique and difficult for Thais and foreigners alike to master is the remarkable diversity of words that mean exactly the…