Island Hopping – Part Five – Khao Sok National Park Posted by sasha on Apr 25, 2011
After five days on Thailand’s beautiful Gulf Coast, we headed back to the mainland on the speed boat from Koh Pha-Ngan to Surat Thani. Once again, we opted for the VIP seats upstairs for an additional 100 baht each. Well worth the extra couple of dollars to avoid getting sea sick, if you ask me…
The Thai Menu (not for eating), Part 1 Posted by palmisano on Apr 24, 2011
Learn to use computer menu systems in Thai, such as for Facebook, Gmail, or your browser.
I think Thai, therefore I am Thai. Posted by palmisano on Apr 17, 2011
It’s been said you aren’t fluent in a language until you can think in that language. Others say that if you have a dream in your second language, that means you are fluent. Or that perhaps one day you find yourself remembering the foreign word, but forgetting the English word when conversing with someone –…
A Day on Koh Pha-Ngan Posted by sasha on Apr 16, 2011
Kick off a day on the island of Koh Pha-Ngan with a hike up to one of the viewpoints, stopping to admire the waterfalls and play on the rope swings. Then cruise around the island on a motorbike, from a local band performing down by the pier, to a beach side bar for the sunset…
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?