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Have you ever wondered what gives Thai food the distinct flavor, aroma, and such vibrant colors? Most of it is the fresh ingredients that many Thais grow at home. Traditional Thai households normally grow their own vegetables and herbs, or they buy them from a local fresh market for their cooking and essential medical benefits. …

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Eat, eat, then eat again -- that’s what you should do in Chiang Mai, a food paradise, according to my friend Fiat Natanan. He was born into a Chiang Mai family and has a strong connection with Chiang Mai and northern Thai food (also known as Lanna food). He has told me about his childhood …

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  I remember booking my first trip to Thailand. It was exhilarating thinking I was going to a place completely foreign to my eyes and mind. But I also realized I should find out if there was anything I should know about Thai culture before I went. And indeed there was. So in this post, …

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    While taking in the Thai cuisine, some shopping and enjoying each other's company at our pool villa in Pattaya, me and Thanya (my wife now) decided to go to an island. This got me thinking about other islands? Where are they? How to get to them? What kind of environment and activities do …

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  Although I don't do drugs or smoke any form of tobacco, I do drink alcohol, (mainly I like good beer and a little wine). It was during my first visit to Thailand that I noticed a few odd things about buying alcohol. I couldn't buy it from a store whenever I wanted to, but …

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After my first visit to an elephant sanctuary in Thailand, I kept thinking I wanted to visit another one as soon as I could. The experience was just so unbelievable. Being able to touch and walk and feed these giant animals was amazing to say the least. So, it got me thinking that I needed …

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