Archive for April, 2011
I just need some space(s)! Posted by palmisano on Apr 14, 2011
Many many years ago, before I even started to learn the Thai language, I remember chatting with a Thai friend of mine. We were waiting in line at a convenience store at university, and he was talking about Thai newspapers. He mentioned that in Thai there were no spaces between words. Whoa! How can you…
Island Hopping – Part Four – Ang Thong Marine Park Posted by sasha on Apr 13, 2011
As I mentioned in the short video about Koh Tao, traveling around Thailand is a piece of cake, with an abundance of travel agencies all over the country. When island hopping on the Gulf Coast, there are plenty of options for interesting day trips in case you get bored with the beach bum lifestyle. For…
The Thai equivalent to ‘-er’. Posted by palmisano on Apr 11, 2011
I’m a writer. I’m a traveler. I’m a translator. What are you? How would you translate that into Thai?
Island Hopping – Part Three – Koh Pha-Ngan Posted by sasha on Apr 7, 2011
While Koh Pha-Ngan is most famous amongst travelers for its monthly Full Moon Party, there’s plenty more to do on this Thai island than deck yourself out in day-glo paint and drink buckets of cheap whiskey. With beautiful beaches all around the island, you always have the option of sunbathing with a good book. Of…
Love Me Love My Dog Posted by palmisano on Apr 6, 2011
This phrase, to be honest, is very odd on first reading. What does it mean?