Living in Thailand, I sometimes forget people don’t always know what I am talking about when I mention common Thai things. For instance, on the phone the other day, I was telling an American friend I was “wearing Thai fisherman pants”. She seemed to think I was setting off on a boat trip. If you …
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On any visit to Thailand, you will notice quickly how much gold Thais have and how much of it they wear. Purchased by Thais, rich and poor, and worn as rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants and even Buddhist amulets, gold in Thailand is so popular, you will not drive far in most towns without seeing a …
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A few months ago, I attended my first Buddhist monk ordination ceremony in Thailand. A Thai friend’s cousin was being ordained and she invited me to go with her. Not having been to one before, I didn’t know what to expect. Would it be a serious occasion? Would it be a typical Thai excuse to …
Emergency snake catcher and Thai snake charmer Jirawat Iamlamay was asked to help capture a deadly cobra in Ang Thong, Thailand late last month, after the snake showed up on the patio of a home. Using traditional Thai snake charmer skills, he mesmerized and then calmed the cobra by moving his head around and tapping …
For both Thais and foreign expats, buying a pet in Thailand is something many of them do. From rabbits to hamsters, dogs and cats, snakes, fish, iguanas, exotic birds and more – people get pets, often without considering a slew of factors that should be thought about before buying a pet in Thailand Owning a …
Things to Consider Before Buying a Pet in Thailand: The Cost, the Heat and a Lot More Read More »
