Never mind, “it’s nothing”, “no problem”, “it’s not a problem” they are all common translations for the famous Thai phrase “mai pen rai”. When faced with a problem, no matter how large or small, the initial response of most Thai people is “mai pen rai”, but that does not necessarily mean that the problem is […]
Continue ReadingWorst Things About Pattaya
There’s a lot to love about Pattaya, with some of the best things being its year-round warm weather, lively nightlife, comparatively low cost of living, excellent shopping, and, of course, its chilled vibe. While I would not change anything if it were on the condition that I had to leave, the city does have some […]
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Beautiful, tropical, paradise, idyllic, amazing, they are all words commonly used to describe Thailand, and those words are often accompanied by photos of Thailand’s pristine beaches, lush rain forests, idyllic islands and quaint villages and temples. In contrast to the Tourist Authority of Thailand’s glossy brochure photos, I have added a selection of photos [see […]
Continue ReadingThailand City Names & Their Meanings
Did you ever wonder how Pattaya, Bangkok, and other cities, towns, and islands in Thailand got their names, and what they mean? Place names in Thailand almost always translate to something descriptive. It might be based on a physical characteristic or appearance, a landmark or prominent feature, or even local flora and fauna. In the […]
Continue ReadingA Run To Remember
Remembrance Day will be commemorated with a difference in Kanchanaburi Thailand in 2012, all those who attend the Remembrance Day Service at Don Rak War Cemetery in Kanchanaburi, Western Thailand will witness what can only be described as a “Run To Remember”. Frank DeSomer will complete the last leg of his epic Kwai Challenge “7 […]
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