Slaves and Unpaid Servants in Thailand: Kaa-gao Dtao Liang
Slavery and Thailand… Once again, slavery and Thailand are linked in the news. Shocking (to me) US companies have been enslaving Thai workers for years … Read more
Jumbo Banquet & Jumbo Queen
Thailand’s Jumbo Banquet and Jumbo Queen contest… I received a Dumbo sized disappointment this weekend. All over the Internet there were announcements of Samphran Elephant … Read more
Nang Songkran by Thai Artist Sompop Budtarad
Nang Songkran by Thai Artist Sompop Budtarad… About this time last week saw the beginning of the Songkran bare breasted ladies debacle. For those who … Read more
Thailand, Please Bring Back the Bare Breasted Ladies of Songkran
Thailand’s bare breasted women… I like boobs. And as I have a comfy pair of my own, I’m fairly confident in saying that. But this … Read more
For Songkran’s Sake
For the love of Songkran… I’m not even supposed to be here. A party pooper, during Songkran I’m usually found in locations not here, or … Read more
Luke with Farang Pok Pok: Episode Two
Farang Pok Pok with Luke: Episode two… Thanks to everyone for taking the time to watch the first episode of Farang Pok Pok and to … Read more
Luke with Farang Pok Pok: Episode One
Luke’s Farang Pok Pok: Episode One… The first episode of the Thai TV show that I co-host, ฝรั่ง ป๊อก ป๊อก (Farang Pok Pok), aired in … Read more
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
Thai Sunflowers Resist the Sun
Thai sunflowers don’t follow, they resist the sun… When running around Thailand with K.Pi and K.Ph, a small event will often take over our conversation. … Read more
