Chiang Mai Excursions and Adventures Posted by sasha on Nov 24, 2014
There’s a lot to do in the city of Chiang Mai, as we recently talked about here. With plenty of museums, temples, markets, restaurants, and bars, it’s rarely a dull moment in Thailand’s northern capital. That being said, sometimes you just need to escape the traffic and crowds for a while. Luckily, there are tons…
Thai Vowels Pronunciation Guide Posted by sasha on Nov 19, 2014
Last month we posted a video guide to the Thai consonants, so it’s only fitting that we also cover the vowels. Thai vowels are a bit tricky, as there are both short and long versions. In addition, the placement of the vowel differs from case to case – they can come before or after a…
10 Things to Do in Chiang Mai Posted by sasha on Nov 17, 2014
There’s so much to do in Chiang Mai that planning a trip there can be quite difficult. Whether you’re after culture, adventure, or simply wining and dining, this Thai city has got it all. It was tough, but I narrowed the list down to ten and compiled a highlight reel of some great ways you…
A Short Guide to Chiang Mai City Posted by sasha on Nov 11, 2014
One of the most popular places to visit in all of Thailand, Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่) is a city rich with history and culture. Former capital of the Kingdom of Lanna (อาณาจักรล้านนา), the “New City” was founded by King Mengrai in 1296. Chiang Mai is the capital of the province by the same name, and it’s…
Is the Party Over in Thailand? Posted by sasha on Nov 4, 2014
Back in May, the military took control of Thailand after a bloodless coup d’état ousted the caretaker government that had been put in place after months of political upheaval. General Prayuth Chan-ocha and his military established the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to govern the country, and he eventually became prime minister after…
Thai Alphabet – Consonants Pronunciation Posted by sasha on Oct 31, 2014
The Thai alphabet isn’t even an alphabet; rather, it’s an abugida. In this writing system, each unit is based on a consonant, while the vowel notation is secondary. We probably wouldn’t get much hits on Google if we titled this article “Thai Abugida,” though, so we’re sticking with words that we know. There are 44…
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…