Thailand
Loy Krathong Festival - I’ve Got A Better Idea…
Last night was the annual Loy Krathong festival in Thailand, with its roots going way back to ancient Indian Hindu rituals. Basically, you buy a krathong, a little float (usually wood, but sometimes styrofoam, cardboard or even dough) about 10 centimeters across and decorated with leaves, flowers and maybe a trinket or two, with [...]
The Colorful King
One thing that many farang (foreigners) find hard to wrap their head around is how much Thai people love their King. For most western countries, the monarchy is an outdated, archaic form of government that carries no real weight in the 21st century, but not so in Thailand.
His Majesty, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (or more [...]
A Note Under My Door
Living in Thailand is always fun, often amusing and never boring. Language is often what turns well-intentioned or sincere dialogue into something cringe- or laugh-worthy. Telling a taxi driver where to go is easy. But have you ever tried talking dirty in a second language? Or arguing?
Case in point, the below [...]
