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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…
Why do Thais think Farang Like to Travel Thailand? Posted by palmisano on Jun 18, 2013
I’ve been writing this blog for ~3 years now and I’ve never given my readers long sentences to read, focusing more on basic vocabulary and grammar. Today, I’d like to challenge my more advanced readers. Now, for those who aren’t quite there yet, I’m making this post doubly interesting. We all know why we foreigners…
The Four Capitals of Thailand Posted by palmisano on Jul 25, 2012
Learn about the four historical capitals of Thailand.
Chiang Rai Day Trip (Video) Posted by sasha on Nov 9, 2011
For one of our last stops in Thailand, we took a day trip through Chiang Rai (เมืองเชียงราย). We stopped at the beautiful White Temple, the Golden Triangle, the Burmese border, and a Longneck Hilltribe Village. A written post was made about this trip a few months back, and can be seen HERE.
Geography of Thailand Part2 Posted by palmisano on Sep 26, 2011
The north east of Thailand, which is the most populous in the country, is generally referred to as Isaan. The people of Isaan share a 50/50 heritage with Thailand and Laos, and the language, food, and culture are representative of that. The land here is the most arid, dry and hot.
Jungle Trek Video (Day One) Posted by sasha on Sep 7, 2011
Seeking an adventure, we headed out on a 3-day, 2-night jungle trek in Chiang Mai province. Hiking through the jungle by day, we stopped at hilltop temples and peaceful waterfalls. In the evening, we stayed in huts in tiny jungle villages. Our hilarious tour guide, Book, helped to make this an unforgettable experience, and quite…