Nam prik pla tu Thai food
Nam prik pla tu Nam Prik Pla Tu. Today is Buddha day, so as usual my wife has prepared a dish of Nam Prik Pla Tu to take to the local Wat and to give to the Monks. Here is a recipe for Nam prik pla tu:- Chili pastes, or nam prik, form one […]
Akha People of Thailand
Akha People of Thailand Author: Josh at Asia backpackers Akha People of Thailand. An ancient people from the steps of Tibet who’s female deity made the world and where giving birth to twins would lead to murder The Akha people believe that their original homeland was the Tibetan borderlands and while they have no traditional […]
Hill Tribes of Thailand The Lisu
Hill Tribes of Thailand The Lisu Author: Josh at Asiabackpackers The Lisu of Northern Thailand and their unique culture Hill Tribes of Thailand The Lisu. Often referred to as “Lisor,” they refer to themselves as “Lisu.” The word “Li” comes from the word “eelee,” which means custom, tradition, or culture; “su” means “person.” The combined […]
Garden insects Thailand
Garden insects Thailand Garden insects Thailand. The Sphingidae are a family of moths (Lepidoptera), commonly known as hawk moths, sphinx moths, and hornworms; it includes about 1,450 species. It is best represented in the tropics, but species are found in every region. They are moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their rapid, […]
Thailand Visa Retirement Visa Process 2020
Thailand Visa Retirement Visa Process Explained Credits Siam Legal Things you need to know about the Thai retirement visa: Thailand Visa Retirement visa Thailand retirement visa is the popular term for “Non-Immigrant OA-Long Stay Visa”. The visa can be valid either for a single entry or multiple entries. This is a long term Thai visa […]
Thailand Marriage Visa Process 2020
Thailand Visa Marriage 2020 Credits Siam Legal THAI MARRIAGE VISA Thailand Marriage Visa. For the past few years, Thailand has been deemed one of the best countries in Southeast Asia to retire, work and settle, this has caused a lot of foreign influx in the kingdom and with this, some foreigners are fortunate to find […]
Does Superstition have a place in Buddhism?
With more temples shunning superstition and belief in Amulets, hope grows for an end to wayward monks Link to original article from The Nation 14th January 2016 A Buddhist temple in the province of Kamphaeng Phet has erected signs advising visitors to look elsewhere if they seek superstition help from its monks – amulets for sale, […]
Ghost tower in the sky Bangkok’s creepy abandoned skyscraper
Ghost tower in the sky Bangkok’s creepy abandoned skyscraper A ghost tower in the sky Bangkok’s creepy abandoned skyscraper BANGKOK, Jan 14 — Its official name is the Sathorn Unique Tower, though many know it by a different name — the Ghost Tower. What was supposed to be a symbol of class and culture in downtown […]
Thais Abroad – From Mahasarakham, Thailand to New York, USA
Thais Abroad: From Mahasarakham, Thailand to New York, USA Original article with grateful thanks to Trevor Bide and his Engaging Thailand Blogs THAIS ABROAD This post continues with the theme of Thais abroad, people who have made the move from Thailand to live in other countries around the world. Interview one came from Venice in Italy. […]
Snake bites Phuket tourist on the nose!
Snake bites Phuket tourist on the nose! Link to original story from The Nation 11th January 2016 Snake bites Phuket tourist – A KISS from a snake turned into a horror for a Chinese tourist in Phuket over the weekend, prompting official action on venues that attract tourists with animal exhibitions. A viral video clip […]
Living in a Thai Temple by the Fearless Puppy
Living in a Thai Temple by the Fearless Puppy This blog entry was kindly submitted by our friend and longterm YKYLITW member Doug Rose Doug “Ten” Rose has published a book about his Fearless Puppy adventures living in a Thai temple and it is available via Amazon on following link Fearless Puppy on American Road available via Amazon EVERYONE […]
The Karen Hill Tribes of Thailand
The Karen Hill Tribes of Thailand Author: Josh at Asia backpackers Facts on Thailand, Hill Tribes, North Thailand The Karen Hill Tribes of Thailand The Karen are known as Kareang, Kariang, Kayin, Pwo, Sgaw and Yang and are an incredibly diverse people, with many different ethnic and language sub-groups. While there are two main groups […]