Why Asian people don’t wear shoes indoors
Why Asian people don’t wear shoes indoors Explore and Discover Thailand Why Asian people don’t wear shoes indoors. The old traditional homes in Asia were raised about 2 feet off the ground for ventilation and staying above the cold damp earth. It was customary to remove your slippers in the entry which was at ground level […]
Salute Bangkok’s Latest Endangered Species
Salute Bangkok’s Latest Endangered Species: Phone Booths Vendors and street sweepers store their goods in phone stalls Thursday around Phadung Dao and Charoen Krung roads in Bangkok. By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee Staff Reporter Salute Bangkok’s Latest Endangered Species. BANGKOK — Red and blue they stand in plexiglass and aluminum and plastic, abandoned and overlooked by eyes accustomed […]
Thailand’s water drought
Thailand’s water drought latest 3 Hospitals relying on trucks filled with water. Residents in some areas face rationing because of daily limits on tap-water. Thailand’s water drought. AT LEAST three hospitals are now reliant on water sent in by trucks to keep normal services running. Abhaibhubet Hospital in Prachin Buri province is taking between 20,000 […]
Is alcohol too cheap in Thailand
Is alcohol too cheap in Thailand. What do you think? Is alcohol too cheap in Thailand. Activists are demanding a tax increase on alcohol sales in Thailand, in order to discourage new drinkers and reduce medical costs for alcohol-related maladies. The call comes from the Centre for Alcohol Studies, reports the Bangkok Post, who want to mimic […]
Mai Pen Rai the meaning in Thai
Mai Pen Rai the meaning in Thai or is it? Illustration: Praew Tansanga OPINION — Mai Pen Rai the meaning in Thai. It’s a known fact that mai pen rai is one of the most-used responses in the Thai language. The three syllables roughly translate to “it’s okay” or “don’t worry” — but what does […]
Explore and discover Thailand
I will never go back to Thailand. Explore and discover Thailand Author Josh @ Asia Backpackers Explore and discover Thailand Why still go to Thailand? I will never go back to Thailand. Explore and discover Thailand. A question I hear asked on a regular bases is why do people still go to Thailand? With all the bad […]
Thai Girls Side Saddle Why Do They Ride This Way?
WHY DO THAI GIRLS SIDE SADDLE? Thai girls side saddle. I had been watching and admiring the poise and balance of Thai girls sitting on motorcycles for over 14 years, then one day it dawned on me…… Why do Thai Girls Side-Saddle? Thai girls side saddle From that day on, I started to look for any visible […]
Wat Khao Din Kanchanaburi Discover Thailand
Wat Khao Din Kanchanaburi Photographer: Brian Hammond Kanchanaburi Explore Thailand Wat Khao Din Kanchanaburi (Thai: กาญจนบุรี (pronunciationtion) is a town (thesaban mueang) in the west of Thailand and the capital of Kanchanaburi Province. In 2006 it had a population of 31,327. The town covers the completetambon Ban Nuea and Ban Tai and parts of Pak […]
Living Thailand March Festivals across Thailand
Living Thailand March Festivals across Thailand This comprehensive list of Thai Festivals is brought to us thanks to Josh Peatfield of Asia Backpackers – loads more great blogs on this link While the month falls in the middle of two New Years, with the Chinese New Year falling in February and the Buddhist New Year […]
Wat Tham Sua Kanchanaburi Discover Thailand
Wat Tham Sua Kanchanaburi Travel Thailand Photographer: Brian Hammond Kanchanaburi (Thai: กาญจนบุรี (Pronunciation)) is a town (thesaban mueang) in the west of Thailand and the capital ofKanchanaburi Province. In 2006 it had a population of 31,327. The town covers the complete tambon Ban Nuea and Ban Tai and parts of Pak Phraek and Tha […]
The Emerald Buddha Mysteries and Chronicles
The Emerald Buddha Mysteries and Chronicles Author: Corrie Lamprecht The Emerald Buddha Mysteries and Chronicles. ‘I wrote a book about the Emerald Buddha – History and Chronicles. It is on Kindle for US$ 3.99. In Thailand I will sell direct with deposit to bank in PDF format – Tb 140. The .pdf has many more […]
Pattaya bike week Travel Thailand
Pattaya bike week Travel Thailand Pattaya bike week. Location. Pattaya Sports Arena, Pattaya Soi Chaiyapruek 2 Pattaya bike week Pattaya Thailand. Pattaya Bike Week is a huge event that brings bikers together all across Thailand for various activities and shows. It is held every year in Pattaya around mid-February and it raises large amounts of […]