Did you know that I am a Southern girl? Actually I am a mix - my mom is from Nakhon Si Thammarat and my dad is from Pichit, but I was born in Bangkok and grew up in my mom's hometown so I grew up with Southern Thai food. Southern cooking tend to be intensely hot, pungent and spicy which I love so much. Here are my top five Southern dishes: 1. คั่วกลิ้ง [Kua … [Read more...] about Southern Thai Dishes and my Favorite Place to Eat Them in Bangkok
Archives for August 2013
Be Wild – Khao Yai National Park
Khao Yai National park อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาใหญ่ is one of the popular destinations among Thai people for a short getaway including myself. It is just 3 hours drive by car from bustling Bangkok to a pristine rainforest, home to a huge array of interesting wildlife. Khao Yai established in 1962, was Thailand's first national park covering 2,168 square kilometers including … [Read more...] about Be Wild – Khao Yai National Park
Ancient City in Samut Prakan
I like to get out of Bangkok and get some fresh air on weekends. Many times I visit places like Samed Island in Rayong, Lan isalnd in Pattaya, Hua Hin or Khao Yai. I also like to find something fun to do on a day trip like going to a museum, and I have to say that I feel a little embarrassed that I just learned that the Ancient City is just under an hour by car from the center … [Read more...] about Ancient City in Samut Prakan
VIDEO: When and How to Wai Properly
“wai” (ไหว้) is an exquisite and unique traditional way Thai people greet and show respect. Thai people also perform the Wai in these situations: Giving Thanks Good Bye Apologizing Praying to the Buddha Paying respect to sacred things i.e. spirit house, image of the King Anyone who has travelled to Thailand will be familiar with the wai, but the wai can be … [Read more...] about VIDEO: When and How to Wai Properly
VIDEO: Thai Bra Ad Goes Viral
The latest viral sexy ad video of Thailand. The video, which was uploaded on July 30th, has quickly reached over two millions views and nearly two thousand comments on the social network. No Thai words are spoken, but it shows how current Thai society is like really well in my opinion. 555 Interesting behind the scene It is one of the few ads … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Thai Bra Ad Goes Viral