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From the monthly archives:

July 2007

Bangkok Or Pattaya?

by Lawrence July 8, 2007 Tourist Life

After visiting a fair share of “Thailand Forums” one notices that newbies will often ask if they should go to Bangkok, Pattaya or both. They also usually want to know how long they should stay at each place – if they go to both. As a seasoned traveler to Thailand for over 30 years, I [...]

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An Introduction To Thai Food

by John July 8, 2007 Thai Food

If you mentioned Thailand to a westerner say 30 years or so ago, more than likely they would confuse the country with the Chinese Republic on Taiwan. Or, if they even knew the name at all, all it was probably through Hollywood’s slightly libelous version of Thai “history” as portrayed in Anna and the King [...]

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Thai Family Pressure

by Norrad July 7, 2007 Thai Culture

A Thai family can place enormous pressure on their children. This is a fact of life, but it can have a serious impact on any relationship the girl has. I’m sure I am not alone in noticing this. Most of this pressure has to do with saving “Face”, but it can lead to untold stress [...]

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Tones Are Hard

by Norrad July 7, 2007 Thai Language

As anyone who has tried learning Thai knows, it is a very difficult language, the basics are easy enough but the tones are the real killer. Thai is a tonal language, the same word can have up to 5 meanings depending on the tone used. Tones are a completely foreign concept to westerners, we simply [...]

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Tuk-Tuks Are Evil

by Norrad July 7, 2007 Transport

I consider Tuk-Tuks to be one of the worst aspects of Thailand. The drivers are often rude, they are noisy, they think they own the road and they try to rip you off for everything you have. Most foreign ex-pats in Bangkok will tell you the same thing, yet the Tuk-Tuk remains a symbol of [...]

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Living On A Teachers Salary

by Norrad July 5, 2007 Expat Life

Some of my readers have requested more information on living in Thailand, especially if it is possible to live on the average teachers salary. In this post I will outline my average monthly expenditure. Please bear in mind that I am involved with a steady girlfriend and I don’t drink or smoke. Thailand is, arguably, [...]

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