I live in Bangkok and use Skytrain all the time. Many times tourists approached me to ask questions about the station they wan to go to or the right exit they have to take. Even myself I have to ask these questions when I go somewhere I am not familiar with. So let's learn to ask these questions in Thai, shall we? :) ถ้าจะไปซอยสุขุมวิท 24 ต้องลงสถานีไหนคะ tâa … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Taking SkyTrain
Archives for September 2013
9 Auspicious Thai Desserts
I have a sweet-tooth. I like all kind of desserts, western and Thai. Recently, I just found a store near my house selling my childhood Thai sweets called ฝอยทอง Foy Tong. I was so happy and have been going back to buy it almost every week (that means more exercise too!). Anyway, I was thinking about the word "ทอง /tong/" that many Thai desserts consist of the word ทอง 'tong' … [Read more...] about 9 Auspicious Thai Desserts
Chinatown Bangkok (Yaowarat)
Bangkok's Chinatown is known among Thai people as "เยาวราช Yaowarat". It has been the main center for trading by the Chinese community for more than 200 years. There are many small streets and alleys full of shops and street vendors selling all types of goods - Chinese herbs, clothes, gold etc. Yaowarat comes alive each evening after dusk, and it is one of the most exciting … [Read more...] about Chinatown Bangkok (Yaowarat)
Thai Idiom – Sprinkling Coriander on the Face
What am I doing? I am just trying to teach you a common Thai idiom. : ) In the Thai idiom and psychology, face is the most important thing. We can lose our fortune, but we can't lose our face. Face is not just the body part where we want it to look nice; it is about pride, dignity and social standing. Some people may lose face เสียหน้า /sĭa nâa/, some people may … [Read more...] about Thai Idiom – Sprinkling Coriander on the Face
Things That Really Annoy Farangs in Thailand
I was waiting to meet my friend in a coffee shop on Sukhumvit road, and a waitress kindly gave me the Big Chilli magazine to read. I thought that was really nice of her, and I was even more pleased to find the Entertainment column. It got me laugh so much and I have to share it with you. Thai Language explanation ไม่รู้เรื่อง /mâi rúu rûeang/ could mean … [Read more...] about Things That Really Annoy Farangs in Thailand
VIDEO: Taking a Taxi
I hope you find this lesson useful. : ) … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Taking a Taxi
Thai Traditional Wedding Ceremony
I attended my best friends' traditional wedding. During the Buddhist religious ceremony I thought I would like to share this with everyone, so here I am. Currently the engagement ceremony and the wedding ceremony combine to a single day for simple process. Both my friend's engagement and wedding ceremonies were held at her house. The bride had 14 bridesmaids so we had to wake … [Read more...] about Thai Traditional Wedding Ceremony