A Pragmatic Guide to Money and Dating in Thailand
Figuring out your life together with a partner is not always an easy path, especially if you come from very different cultural backgrounds. One of … Read more
RIP: King Adulyadej Bhumibol
ข้าพเจ้าขอแสดงความเสียใจและเคารพรักต่อการสวรรคตของพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว I’m extremely saddened by the passing of the Great King Adulyadej Bhumibol who is loved and revered by many, not just Thais. I humbly … Read more
Thailand’s Ministry of Culture: No Fun Allowed at Songkran?
No Songkran fun … for the wicked… Chiang mai CityNews’ latest post shoots off with: ‘Mini Cult’ Uses Children to Shame Behaviour at Songkran. The … Read more
You Want to Speak Like a Thai?
Say it like a Thai would… Now before you even begin reading this be forewarned that it might ruffle your feathers some. Truth be told, … Read more
Loi Krathong (Yee Peng): An Unexpected Pleasure in Chiang Mai
Celebrating Loi Krathong and Yee Peng in Chiang Mai… Wikipedia: Loi Krathong (Thai: ลอยกระทง) coincides with the Lanna (northern Thai) festival known as Yi Peng … Read more
To Learn the Thai Language You Gotta Learn Thai Culture!
You Gotta Learn Thai Culture!… I want to state this now and for the record that after studying Thai for 7+ years: If you don’t … Read more
Mixed Messages: Is Thailand Suing Singapore for Stealing Songkran?
Thailand Suing Singapore for Stealing Songkran?… I don’t know about you but I’m bored bored bored with the political protests in Thailand. Go home already! … Read more
Questions… Questions… Lani and Mia from Thai Girl Talk
Questions at Thai Girl Talk… We’re so excited to guest post on WLT for our podcast Thai Girl Talk. But after we agreed to interview … Read more
Very Thai Photo Exhibition: Bangkok
Very Thai: Everyday Popular Culture… As a tourist to Thailand I enjoyed experiencing a country so very different from where I was living at the … Read more
Rock Stacking and Graffiti at Phimai’s Ancient Khmer Temple
The Ancient Khmer Temple at Phimai… Beautiful temples are dotted all around Thailand. As a fan of Khmer style temples especially, it’s been my aim … Read more
Doraemon at Thailand’s Wat Sampa Siew
Doraemon in Thai news… Doraemon (famous Japanese cartoon cat) has been in the Thai news lately. But first, let me catch you up on the … Read more
Happy Mother’s Day from Thailand
Happy Mothers Day from Thailand… Did you know August 12th is one of the most revered days of the year for Thai people? As a … Read more