Thai Language Thai Culture: How Many Rainy Seasons are You?
How many rainy seasons are you?… I was watching TV the other day and the announcer came on and told us that His Majesty the … Read more
Thai Language Thai Culture: A House is a Home
A Thai house is a home… In English the word “house” indicates a structure whereas “home” includes the idea that this is where you “live”, … Read more
The Grumpy Expat: Raising Turkeys in Thailand
The Grumpy Expat: Raising Turkeys in Thailand… A post I wrote, Thai Turkeys for Thanksgiving, came to the attention of another Thai blogger, Stu Alan. … Read more
Thailand’s Mysterious Red Boxes
The mystery of the red boxes… Waiting behind a long line of cars at a stop sign in Ari, I watched two tandem riding motorcycle … Read more
Andrew Biggs on Twitter and Facebook
Who is Andrew Biggs?… Andrew Biggs, the coolest bald guy in Thailand, is one of those long-time expat curiosities that a chunk of Thai learners … Read more
Hugh Launches eBooks in Thailand
Hugh’s Retired Life in Thailand… Hugh is an industrious individual. No doubt. Besides gardening (yes, I’m envious, very) he’s always working on new and intriguing … Read more
Update 2: Expat’s Eye-witness Report: Ratchaprasong
A bit more worried than before… We are still ok! However now we are a bit more worried than before. The 19th was hell on … Read more
Update 1: Expat’s Eye-witness Report: Ratchaprasong Resort
Here is a short update… At the moment we have power most of the time. There have been only a few blackouts so far. Mobile … Read more
Topic Thailand: Keeping up with Thai Politics
Understanding Thailand’s political crisis… During my research for an earlier post, Staying Safe in Thailand: Streetwise Advice + Twitter, Newley Purnell introduced me to his … Read more
Staying Safe in Thailand: Streetwise Advice + Twitter
What’s going on with Thai politics… Some westerners in Thailand see the Red Shirts as an inconvenient pain in the butt (but so are volcanoes). … Read more
An Expat’s Eye-witness Report: Ratchaprasong Resort
What I see in my neighborhood… I live in an apartment right in the middle of the Ratchaprasong area, so I am able to give … Read more