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Highlights of Northern Thailand Posted by sasha on Apr 6, 2015
While Thailand may be most famous for its islands and the madness of Bangkok, there’s a lot to see and do in the north. Visit the Heaven & Hell of architecture, trek to remote villages, make friends with elephants, tackle the 1,864 curves of a motorbike loop, and so much more.
Common Thai Greetings Posted by sasha on Feb 17, 2015
Make your trip to Thailand much better by learning some common greetings in this short and easy to follow video. Thai people appreciate a good smile, but they appreciate you speaking their language even more! สวัสดี – sà-wàt dee hello/goodbye สวัสดีครับ – sà-wàt dee kráp hello (male) สวัสดีค่ะ – sà-wàt dee kâ hello (female) คุณสบายดีไหม – kun sà-baai dee…
Streets, Beats and Eats: Pai Posted by sasha on Feb 11, 2015
Fall in love with the mountainous town of Pai in northern Thailand. Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, such as: chilling at a waterfall, hiking in the canyon, tubing down the river, and soaking in hot springs. With a variety of cafes, restaurants, and a night market, there are plenty of options for food and…
Life of Pai Posted by sasha on Feb 3, 2015
After trekking and caving in Soppong, our journey across the MHS Loop continues on to the small mountainous town of Pai (ปาย). With stunning landscapes, a vibrant arts & music scene, and a bumping nightlife, this once quiet northern Thai town has morphed into a backpacker/hippie Mecca of sorts. Thanks to a cheesy romance movie…
Politeness in Thai Culture Posted by sasha on Jan 26, 2015
Politeness is a very important part of Thai culture, but of course there are differences between the Thai and Western ways of being polite. While the people in Thailand are generally quite friendly and understanding – which is not surprising considering tourism is the biggest industry in the country – a little politeness goes a…
Caving and Trekking in Soppong Posted by sasha on Jan 19, 2015
A few days into the famed MHS motorbike loop of Northern Thailand, we were ready to get off the bikes for a while. The first day took us from Chiang Mai, through Doi Inthanon National Park, to the small town of Mae Chaem. Next up was another long ride up to Mae Hong Son, where…
Polite Particles in Thai – Krap and Ka Posted by sasha on Jan 15, 2015
Politeness is incredibly important in Thai culture, and it starts with what you say. Learn how to use the polite particles “krap” and “ka” in this short language video.