If you are familiar with the Thai culture or have Thai friends, I am sure you know that all Thai people are grown up with superstitious beliefs and taboos. Some are still believed to be true, and some are now used to tease friends. Although I don't really believe in any superstitions, I think these are worth sharing. 1. ห้ามตัดผมวันพุธ Do not cut the hair on … [Read more...] about 15 Common Thai Superstitions and Beliefs
Archives for October 2013
Thai Expression of the Day: Banana Banana
Bananas can be found everywhere in Thailand throughout the year. Thai people are grown up with bananas. Thai parents believe that feeding infants banana will make the baby “grow fast and healthy.” Many families continue the custom of using banana as a baby’s first food. I also eat bananas as much as I eat rice. It seems like bananas are part of Thai life, we even include … [Read more...] about Thai Expression of the Day: Banana Banana
Adventure Park in Pattaya
I’ve visited Pattya on numerous occasions – to see what walking street is like, to enjoy great seafood, and to visit Lan island also the amazing Sanctury of Truth. Recently I just discovered that this city didn’t have just beaches, islands or busy streets. There is also an adventure park in the forest that I never thought would exist so close to downtown Pattaya. Tree Top … [Read more...] about Adventure Park in Pattaya
VIDEO: Different Tones, Different Meanings
Sawatdee ka, As many of you know already that Thai language is a tonal language. When the tone change, the meaning of the word will be changed. There are many groups of words that have exactly the same phonemic sounds, and yet because of different tones express very different meanings. So, today I would like to show you common words that you can see or hear everyday. 5 … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Different Tones, Different Meanings
Kanom Krok (Thai Coconut Pudding)
Kanom Krok is Thai sweet and savory dessert commonly found on streetside throughout Thailand. Kanom Krok is prepared in a cast iron pan with small round indents in it (กระทะขนมครก gra-ta kanom krok). Usually the pan is placed directly over charcoal in a round clay oven. Kanom krok has two layers; bottom layer and the topping. When the first rice flour mix is … [Read more...] about Kanom Krok (Thai Coconut Pudding)