The Loy Krathong & Yi Peng Festivals ~ เทศกาลลอยกระทงแล
On Loy Krathong small baskets are floated on water to pay respect to water spirits & symbolizes the release from hatred, anger, and all things that prevent happiness.
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Silver, Silver, and Silver on Wualai Road in Chiang Mai: เงิน-เงิน-เงิน ณ ถนนวัวลาย
Lanna Silversmith Community: ชุมชนหัตถกรรมเครื่องเงิน At the beginning of the Lanna empire, King Mengrai built Chiang Mai to be its center. The city thrived and he was a much beloved king. Tragically, he was...
Longan, Lamyai, or Dragon Eye Fruit ~ ลำไย
Longan fruit, AKA Lomyai, are now bursting out on trees all around Chiang Mai and other northern provinces. Our friend Loong Tong, a local red truck driver, has an orchard full of this fruit...
Must Try Northern Thai Cuisine: Barometer Earthstar Mushrooms ~ “เห็ดถอบ” ขบเผาะดาวดิน ฟินสุดๆ
Shortly after the rainy season began, we noticed small trays of tiny brown spheres emitting a strong musty odor appeared in Chiang Mai markets. As it turns out, this is one of the most...
Must Try Northern Thai Cuisine: Khanom Jeen Nam Ngeow ~ ขนมจีนน้ำเงี้ยว เชียงใหม่
Having lived in Bangkok for over ten years before moving north to Chiang Mai, I thought I’d tasted just about every Thai dish known. Our new neighbor Aunty Dang proved me wrong and has...