In the years since I moved to Thailand, I have written extensively about the country, the people, and the culture. Here are some of the articles that may interest you. Note that this page doesn’t specifically include travel-related entries. Those are on the Travel page.
The Thai new year comes in April, at the peak of the hot season. Called Songkhran, it is celebrated with chaotic water wars in which passers by can be caught in the crossfire. Read more…
One of my favorite Thai dishes is khao soi, the curried noodles that hail from Northern Thailand. Recently, my friend Chow arranged for her aunt to share their family’s recipe for khao soi with us. Read more…
Riding bicycles around Suvarnabhumi Airport
There are a lot of times when infrastructure in Bangkok leaves me underwhelmed. But sometimes, the planets align and we have a piece of infrastructure that impresses. Such is the case with the recently-reopened “Sky Lane” bicycle track around Suvarnabhumi Airport. Read more…
Visiting an Orphanage in Mae Sot
Recently, I traveled to Mae Sot, the largest town in Tak Province, to visit an orphanage and secondary school supported by some of my Singaporean friends. The facilities serve the children of Burmese refugees and migrants. Read more…
What’s It Like to Live in Thailand?
Upon learning that I live in Thailand, people always ask what it is like living here. Beyond the short, snappy answers (“The Thai food is amazing!”) I took a stab at writing a more substantive answer. Read more…
Competition between banks is fierce in Thailand. It’s no wonder then that the branding efforts from one bank turned to condoms. Read more…
One common observation made by foreigners about Thailand is how sincere and deep the Thai people’s affection is for their King. You see regular exhibitions of art made to celebrate his life and achievements. Read more…
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