Thai Delicacies from the Gourmet Enclave of Phitsanulok, Part 1
For years my Thai friends would pass through Phitsanulok, a historic city in the lower part of northern Thailand, grabbing a quick bite at at a famous noodle place, (the one that...
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Happy Birthday to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit!
Updated August 12, 2018 Today, August 12, 2018, is Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s birthday, and also the day that Thais celebrate Mother’s Day. Her Majesty has countless developmental projects under the royal initiative...
The Rare Buddha Image at Wat Phra Non, Suphan Buri
I’m very drawn towards religious artwork, so when I heard that there was a rare supine Buddha image in nearby Suphan Buri, I had to see it. There are many reclining Buddha...
The Tingkrajad Festival is Coming!
The Suphan Buri Tingkrajad Festival at the Suphan Buri City Pillar Shrine,in Suphan Buri, Thailand, runs from August 13th through the 17. During this Mahayana Buddhist Festival, the Chinese Association will have...
Fruits of Southeast Asia, Pt. 2 : Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)
(Updated May 6, 2016) Some of the tastiest tropical fruits are starting to appear in the markets, which means that the season is almost upon us. Many of these fruits are available worldwide...