Unlikely but True Origins of the Thai Script
Origins of the Thai script… We can trace the Thai script back in time and space (mostly going West) to the Phoenicians, whose alphabet is … Read more
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
Thai News Site 2Bangkok.com Moves to WordPress
2Bangkok.com Moves to WordPress… After long last, 2Bangkok.com is making the transition from a bog-standard website platform, to WordPress. I’m a huge supporter of WP … Read more
Thai 101 Learners Series: A Breath of Fresh Air
Tackling the nitty gritty of Thai… In the previous installment of this column, I observed that learning to speak Thai means learning to make some … Read more
Thai 101 Learners Series: When in Rome, Thai Doesn’t Sound the Same
The importance of learning the Thai script… As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big believer in learning the Thai script as a tool for learning … Read more
Alphabet Thai MIME T’s
MIME: มีเม่ (มี-เม่): mee mây… On Saturday, while trolling for faces at JJ Market (Chatuchak) in Bankgok, I snagged yet more quality Thai Alphabet t-shirts … Read more
Thai Bumper Stickers: Four
เเฟนไม่อยู่มาหาหนูนะ fan mâi yòo maa hăa nŏo ná If your girlfriend is away, come see me. https://www.expatden.com/wlt/audio/stickers-wife.mp3 รวมกันเราอยู่ทิ้งกูมึงตาย ruam gan rao yòo tíng goo meung … Read more