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How Much Thai Can You Learn in a Week? Posted by sasha on Oct 29, 2014
This month I had to get out of China for a visa run, something that anyone who has lived abroad probably understands quite well. With not a whole lot of time or money on my hands, I had to give this some serious thought. There’s always the typical Shenzhen-Hong Kong border crossing, but I had…
A Video Guide to Chiang Rai Posted by sasha on Oct 6, 2014
Start an epic journey through Thailand by crossing overland from Laos and visiting Chiang Rai. This northern provincial capital is a great place to base yourself for visiting amazing temples, riding motorbikes, and visiting parks. Check out the night bazaar and explore the bar street as well for some fun after dark. เชียงราย Chiang Rai…
A Guide to Chiang Rai Posted by sasha on Sep 25, 2014
Depending on which way you’re headed in a Southeast Asia adventure, Chiang Rai (เชียงราย) may be your first or last stop in Thailand. This northern provincial capital is often visited on a day trip or used simply as a necessary transit stop, but there’s much more to do here if given a few days. On…
A Crash Course in Thailand Posted by sasha on Sep 23, 2014
Take a crash course in Thailand with this short video. In just 4 minutes, learn about the geography, language, religion, landscape, cuisine, government, and culture of this fascinating southeast Asian country. Subscribe to the YouTube channel for further videos on all things Thai.
15 Great Posts About Thailand and Thai Posted by sasha on Sep 10, 2014
We’re thrilled to be back online with the Thai Language and Culture blog after a couple of months off. I’m especially excited to write about Thailand and the language and culture of this fascinating country since I just booked a trip there for next month. This will be my fourth time visiting Thailand, and I’m…
Two Months in Thailand Posted by sasha on Sep 3, 2014
สวัสดี! Hello again to all of our readers, The Thai Language & Culture blog has been on a bit of a hiatus as of late, but we’re happy to get things going again this fall. I’m Sasha, and I’ll be taking you on an epic tour of Thailand over the next several months with in-depth…
Why does Thailand have Three Different New Years? Posted by palmisano on Mar 13, 2014
Thailand is the only country I am aware of that has three national New Year’s celebrations per year. 1) The traditional Thai New Years is called Songkran (songR graanM สงกรานต์), the famous three day nationwide water fight. This is always mid-April. Thais will flock out of Bangkok to see family in the provinces, causing massive traffic…