Thailand Turns Black and White
(Updated October 13, 2017) It’s still hard to believe that His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away one week ago this evening. This is a very sad time not only for Thais, but...
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Bringing the Taste of India Home
Many Thais have a custom of giving others gifts on their birthday. Yes, I know, it sounds strange, but it’s rooted in Buddhist tradition. These presents are given to celebrate their rebirth in human...
A Quest for Bombay Duck ~ ตามล่าหา “บอมเบย์ดั๊ค”!!!
After eating a steady diet of lamb and chicken during our travels in India, I knew my wife was looking for something different. While we were waiting for our flight at the airport, I...
Animism and Spirits in Thailand
When I learned that the #FriFoto theme for this week is #spirit, I immediately thought of animism. Animism comes from the Latin word anima and means breath, spirit, and life. Animists believe that almost...
Sneak Some Street Food Snacks in Myanmar~ Part II
Mingalaba! .. มิงกาลาบา! As we mentioned in the first part of our blog on Burmese street food, Myanmar adopted food culture from their neighbours and merged them with their cuisine and tastes. Most Burmese...