Bored in Buriram
I might be stating the obvious, but there are no beaches in Buriram, there are no “Go Go Bars,” and the nightlife is nothing compared to the party towns of Pattaya, Phuket, and Bangkok. The heartland of Thailand’s sleepy Issan…
Cooked Giant Water Bugs
Take a walk around Pattaya at night time, especially the bustling Pattaya night-life areas of Walking Street, Soi 6, Soi 7, and Soi 8, and you are bound to see a Bug Stall, Bug Cart, Bug Truck, or whatever you…
Thai City Pillars – Lak Mueang
In Thailand, houses are protected by spirit houses (San Phra Phoom and San Jao Tee), larger buildings and villages are protected by Brahma shrines (San Phra Phrum/San Phra Brahm). Thai cities, more specifically the provincial capitals of Thailand are protected…
Till Death Do Us Pork
So there I am, sitting outside my mother-in-law’s house, contemplating another day of being bored in Buriram. Smoking like a chimney and drinking copious amounts of coffee. The Brother-in-law walks into the house, grabs a hammer, mutters something, and wanders…
Thailand Photos – Phanom Rung Historical Temple
Phanom Rung Temple (Phanom Rung Historical Park) is one of the most impressive tourist attractions in North-east Thailand (Issan), and the best example of Khmer architecture in Thailand. Phanom Rung (see photos below) dates back to the 10th century A.D,…