I am taking a mini holiday in Chiang Mai for four days. (In case you haven't heard of Chiang Mai, it is a culturally and historically interesting city in Northern Thailand. It is surrounded by mountains and lush countryside) I have been here a couple of times before, but didn't have a chance to explore much. This time I am quite excited to experience this lovely in depth a … [Read more...] about 4 Days in Chiang Mai Diary
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Khao Lak
Khao Lak (เขาหลัก) is a beach resort town located in the Takua Pa District of Phang Nga province in Southern Thailand. It is approximately 80 kilometers north of Phuket. I spent a week in Khao Lak and I fully agree to what people said about this place, about its serene ambiance. One of Khao Lak's main attractions is its 25 km of glorious beaches along the Andaman Sea which … [Read more...] about Khao Lak
Thai Wonders of the underworld
I was surfing internet looking for Thai caves and I stumbled across these breathtakingly beautiful photographs of caves in Pang Mapha (ปางมะผ้า), Mae Hong Sorn province (แม่ฮ่องสอน), Thailand. Credit photos: www.dailymail.co.uk , Photos taken by experienced Australian cave explorer John Spies. [1] ถ้ำลอด Tham Lod cave in Pang Mapha, Thailand. It is one of hundreds of caves … [Read more...] about Thai Wonders of the underworld
Fishing in Bangkok Thailand
Sawatdee ka, If you have plenty of time and run out of ideas what to do in Bangkok, fishing would be another fun activity you can do. My friends brought me to "Bung Samran Fishing Park" (บึงสำราญ) for the first time in 2009. I wouldn't have thought there would be a great fishing venue hidden away from the hustle of Bangkok. … [Read more...] about Fishing in Bangkok Thailand
Learn Thai – Get well soon
Sawatdee ka, Thailand’s rainy season are usually May/June to October. For some reason many Thai people get a cold very easily in this period. If your Thai friends or loved ones happen to be unwell, you could say something nice like 'get well soon' to them in Thai and I'm sure they would be very happy to hear that:) The expression 'get well soon' in Thai is … [Read more...] about Learn Thai – Get well soon
Learn Thai from Visakha Bucha Day
Sawatdee ka, Today is one of the most important day for Buddhist people. It is Visakha Bucha Day (วันวิสาขบูชา) which marks the three important incidents in the life of Lord Buddha(พระพุทธเจ้า) on the same day. Read more about it here: This year is very special since it is the 2,600th anniversary of Lord Buddha achieving enlightenment. Thai people call today "พุทธชยันตี" … [Read more...] about Learn Thai from Visakha Bucha Day
Bangkok’s Christmas Lights
Sawatdee ka, I don't know about you, but I LOVE December. It is the best weather in Thailand, also it is the holiday season so everyone seems to be more happy than usual. I love hearing Christmas songs that are being played everywhere. Most Thai are Buddhist but we love to celebrate any occasion, so some Thai also join Christmas parties and enjoy the beautiful time of … [Read more...] about Bangkok’s Christmas Lights
Learn Thai – Happy Thanksgiving
Sawatdee ka, Please don't get me wrong that Thai people also celebrate Thanksgiving day. I was in the States for 3 months when I was 20 and had many American friends. Also my Google Analytics report shows that most visitors of my website are in America:) So I would like to take this opportunity to wish you Happy Thanksgiving!! Now, let's learn some words that (I think) it is … [Read more...] about Learn Thai – Happy Thanksgiving