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Partying on Ko Pha-Ngan Posted by sasha on Jan 28, 2016
The Thai islands are famous for their party atmosphere – perhaps none more so than Ko Pha-Ngan. Home to the legendary Full Moon bash every month, this island has been a mainstay on the well-beaten Banana Pancake Trail for many years. Let’s take a look at partying on Ko Pha-Ngan, beginning with the one that…
Celebrating Songkran on Koh Pha Ngan Posted by sasha on Apr 15, 2015
The third and final day of the Songkran Festival (Thai New Year) is a huge water fight. Load up your squirt guns and get ready to get soaked and have a great time in the process. Check out some highlights from the festival on the island of Koh Pha Ngan.
Jungle Party + Full Moon + Songkran = One Crazy Week Posted by sasha on Apr 14, 2015
During our month-long trip from Bangkok through the south of Thailand, we just so happened to end up on Koh Pha-Ngan on a week that was full of parties – the now defunct Jungle Party, infamous Full Moon Party, and the Thai festival of Songkran. One thing was clear – sleep and sobriety were going…
What Can You Do with One Month in Thailand? Posted by sasha on Mar 30, 2015
To many, one month seems like an incredibly long time to travel in one place. Hell, most people don’t even get a month of holiday time in one calendar year. While the idea of traveling in a foreign country for an entire 30 days may be strange to some, those who choose to do it end…
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…
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…