ust about an hour from Bangkok is Thailand’s most impressive zoo/animal show, Safari world. Of all the animal attractions in the kingdom it is the best maintained, the most expansive, the most educational, and the most entertaining. The two main…
Basically an ice cream sandwich, this is another crazy yet simple culinary idea that we foreigners would never have even thought of, and yet as mad as it is, it also tastes just great. Don’t expect Walls ice cream, the…
Another tasty street snack that you’ll come across, these tender sun dried squids are rolled flat between two big pins, before being heated briefly over a grill. Lightly salted and chewy, they make a delicious snack food. Spicy? No Where…
Thai Greeting “Wai” Thai greeting called “Wai” is a part of the unique Thai culture and is used to convey a variety of emotions including politeness, respect, honor, gratitude, apology and friendship.
The Thais have plenty of great, simple ideas when it comes to cooking that we would never even think of, and here’s another one. Simply heated over a grill for a few minutes, the high temperature seems to have the…
A wonderful Thai delicacy, sweet, sticky rice that is cooked and served within hollowed out bamboo shoots. “Kao Laarm” is famed for its delicious flavor, the sticky rice treat is mixed with coconut and sugar before being baked for hours….
Thale Noi Lake, Phattalung Province (photo by Julio Harahap) Rivers and khlongs surrounds the Thale Noi lake area in Phattalung Province. Here you can see large dip nets lining the rivers with limestone hills and rice fields giving colors to its…
Let’s take a second and talk about Laab Gai Baan. I’m often asked why I live in Thailand by random people I might end up chatting with through the course of a day, particularly taxi drivers. I’m not married, don’t have…
