Snake Encounter
The chances of seeing a snake slither down the street or soi whilst you are holidaying in Pattaya are very slim, you might only ever see a snake at one of the Pattaya tourist attractions such as Nong Nooch or…
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Thailand – Land of Tolerance
I have come to the conclusion that tolerance is a Thai virtue, and so I have coined a new phrase: “Thailand, Land of Tolerance.” When I took these photos of bees on a Pattaya drink vendors stall and then later…
How and Why Thais Wai
The wai is the traditional form of greeting in Thailand. While people in other countries may shake hands, kiss on the cheek, or bow, Thais press their palms together and raise them between chest and forehead height while saying “sa…
Pattaya Marathon 2010 Photos
Here’s a few Photos from the Pattaya Marathon 2010. The 16th Pattaya Marathon was once again a great success, weather conditions were near perfect for the race, with the sun mainly obscured by cloud and an early start to the…
The Farang Word
Farang is the word used by Thai people when referring to white-skinned western foreigners and is the subject of many a debate, which includes the origin of the word—farang. Many visitors to Thailand, upon being mentioned or summoned with the…