Happy Birthday Sunthorn Phu! Born on June 26th in 1786
June 26th marks the birthday of Thailand’s most famous poet, Sunthorn Phu. Bangkok was just 4 years old when Sunthorn Phu was born, in 1786, and as he grew up, he became renowned...
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Let’s Go to Chaiyaphum, Thailand!
(Updated June 30, 2015) Tired of Bangkok? We have two reasons to make that 4 hour trip from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum, plus there are many other things to do, especially if you like natural...
Fruits of Southeast Asia, Part IV, Jackfruit : ขนุน
¡Updated March 30, 2016! The jackfruit, known in Thailand as “Kanoon”, which originates from Kerala, India, combines the taste of several of my favorite fruits, all rolled up in one. For me,...
Coins of Thailand, the 10 Baht Coin Pt. 6
As we mentioned in our last post about Thai coins, they come in many different colors, sizes, and designs. On the obverse side of every coin is an image of King Bhumibol...
Coins of Thailand, Pt. 5, The 50 Satang Coin
As we mentioned in our last post about Thai coins, they come in many different colors, sizes and designs. On the obverse side of every coin is an image of King Bhumibol...