Thailand is one of the world’s most popular beach destinations. Every year millions of tourists flock to Thailand to indulge themselves on what are undoubtedly some of the best beaches in the world. It must also be said that due to the relatively calm conditions throughout most of the year that Thailand has some of […]
Continue ReadingThailand Beach Hazards and Warning Flags
Thailand’s beaches may be beautiful, the clear pristine water is inviting, but don’t let this image of serenity lull you into a false sense of security. If you see a red flag, a red and yellow flag, a yellow flag, a black and white checkered flag or a green flag on any beach in Thailand, […]
Continue ReadingBored 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 region (north-east Thailand) beats to a rhythm of its own, a rhythm not affected by […]
Continue ReadingCooked 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 want to call them. On these bug stalls, you will see one of Thailand’s favorite […]
Continue ReadingThai 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 by the City Pillar. also known as Lak Mueang, “Lak Myan”. The City Pillar is […]
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