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All visitors to Thailand usually experience a warm welcome from Thai people, and almost always leave with a sense that the Thai are wonderfully hospitable and polite. The Thais are naturally friendly and passive towards strangers, which is one of the chief attractions of the country, and much of it is a result of [...]
Southern Thailand is home to some of the world’s finest cuisines, evidenced by the huge number of Thai restaurants which have appeared throughout the world in recent decades. Koh Samui is no different; the people here are highly imaginative when it comes to selection and presentation of food. Whether it is a local [...]
The best course of action to take sometimes isn’t clear until you’ve listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant. Bangkok, the city of angles or ‘Krungthep’,was established in 1782 by King Rama I. The very charm of the city, indeed [...]
Strolling along the busy streets of Silom in downtown Bangkok at night will reveal a city that is alive with lights and laughter. The narrow sidewalks are packed with stalls, turning the whole area into a bustling night market where everything, it seems, is for sale. Two tourists with German accents haggle over [...]
Author: George Dowhan
Foreigners love their hamburgers, French fries, soft drinks and Thai’s just have to have rice with every meal. But which would I prefer after living most of my life in Canada and now having retired to Chiang Mai, Thailand?
As with any large city there are an abundance of fine restaurants catering to different [...]
Author: James Spellman
More and more westerners are making Thailand their home. We all bring with us our own set of core values deeply rooted from our upbringings and the societies from which we come. They are the rules by which we live our lives; the principles and moral guidelines that govern our actions and decision [...]
Author: Daniel Jowssey
The Kingdom of Thailand is Bangkok.
Offering some of the world’s finest luxury holiday accommodation, Thailand provides the ultimate getaway for you and your family. Luxury villas are fitted out to the highest standard. Aimed at the discerning traveller who needs flexibility of movement away from the holiday crowds, many property owners will help [...]
Author: Wolfgang Jaegel
Thai cuisines are regarded as one of the best as well as delicious in the world. Since situated between the political and cultural destinations of China and India, Thailand’s dishes have strong influence of cuisines of both these countries. A strong influence of Malaysian flavors is also prevalent in Thai cuisines.
In short, a [...]
Author: Kirsty Connell
The vast majority of people in Thailand are Buddhists for whom the temple plays an important role in the spiritual wellbeing of individuals and the community. There are over 31,200 Buddhist temples spread around Thailand. In Thai they are called wat. They are grouped into two main groups: temples which are permitted to [...]
Author: Daniel Millions
Thailand located in South East Asia is a hidden gem for those seeking a vacation destination. Bangkok for instance is popular amongst American’s but there are other places and sights in Thailand to behold. Each region has something new and exciting to offer its visitors. We will be going through some of the [...]
Author: George Dowhan
If you are going to retire to Thailand and if you are over 50 years of age you should obtain a Retirement Visa. It’s that simple.
If you don’t then you will be doing a “visa run” every month like thousands or tens of thousands of other foreigners. For those of you not acquainted [...]
When you come to Thailand do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a massage.
There are different types of massages to choose from. Before I explain the different types I would like to stress that anyone having muscle injuries, problems such as thrombosis, varicose veins, arteriosclerosis, skin disease, heart conditions, cancer, wounds, cuts, ulcers, diabetes [...]
Asian massage is very popular as a form of therapy and relaxation. The tradition Asian massage techniques have been developed and refined in India and the Far East over many centuries.
Thai Massage originates in India, Thai massage techniques is a combination of guided stretching and Meridian pressure techniques with Pranayama breathing. This form of massage [...]
Foreigners love their hamburgers, French fries, soft drinks and Thai’s just have to have rice with every meal. But which would I prefer after living most of my life in Canada and now having retired to Chiang Mai, Thailand?
As with any large city there are an abundance of fine restaurants catering to different tastes and [...]
Chiang Mai is perhaps the most serene big city I have ever had the privilege of visiting. Located at the foot of a large mountain, the city nicely meshes older areas with modern conveniences. Serene Buddhist temples stand only a few blocks from bustling universities. Much of the city can be walked, but moped rentals [...]
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