My first taste of durian happened on a day of firsts. Despite her passion for Thailand’s king of fruits it was the first time my wife had actually opened a durian herself, it was the first time I ever saw a durian which did not smell, and obviously it was the first time I ever […]
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Ya Dong
Homemade Thai Ya Dong My earliest memory of Ya Dong (also spelled yadong, and yaa dong) dates back to my first visit to Pattaya. A bar crawl around Pattaya was coming to an end on Soi 7. Now, I honestly can’t remember if it was ya dong or not, but the idea was to finish […]
Continue ReadingMotorcycle Exhaust Pipe Burn
At some point in their life, most Thais will sport what is sometimes referred to as “The Thai Tattoo”. It usually takes the form of a 2-3 inch (sometimes much larger) circular or oval shaped, crimson colored patch, usually on the lower inner calf or ankle. The one pictured in the photograph below belongs to […]
Continue ReadingTrain 13 Bangkok to Chiang Mai
If you want to take the overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai there are actually 4 sleeper trains to choose from with the following options – 1st class – 2nd class with AC – 2nd class with fan – ladies only. We chose the #13 2nd class overnight train to Chiang Mai. If […]
Continue ReadingThailand Deities: Phra Rahu
Phra Rahu is worshiped at many temples throughout Thailand, the most famous of which is Wat Srisathhong in Nakhon Pathom Province. Phra Rahu was formerly a Demon God who the Thais believe took the form of a serpent, these days at temples he takes a more demonic human form. Colored black, with only an upper […]
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