Thailand Voice

I consider myself very lucky to be living in Thailand. Not only is the weather great but we also have plenty of delicious fruit. This is the real thing that you can buy at markets throughout Thailand. Rambutan, lychees, longan, papaya, pineapple, sapodilla, durian and watermelon are some of my favourites. They are all…

I think one of the first phrases I learned when I arrived in Thailand was “gin khao reu yung?” This is a phrase that asks if you have eaten yet but is really more of a greeting than an inquiry. They are…

Thai cuisine involves the balancing of contrasting flavors, spicy and subtle, sweet and sharp. It is also concerned with aesthetic value, for the Thais believe that food should please the eye as well as the palate. One particularly delightful aspect…

If you go to Thailand on holiday, you will most likely find that the local food is one of your highlights. You will find this both delicious and cheap. Here are some of my favourite Thai food dishes. 1. Tom Yum Egg Noodle with Red Pork (baa mee tom yum) 2. Egg Noodle …

“He fought like a man so he could become a woman” – Still from the Thai movie Beautiful Boxer Thailand here has many-a glorious site to feast ones eyes on, besides just a million temples, two million taxis and three million noodle soup stalls we have the one…

Today is day nine of my holiday and myself and Wonderful Wi are now staying at our Udon Thani village home. We’ve moved on from the bright lights of Pattaya to a village where every clock, watch and mobile tell a different time, daylight and darkness mean… Read full story >>>

Wonderful Wi and myself woke up to the sound of raindrops falling outside once more. The morning followed a similar pattern to the first day, midday the rain stopped and the sky started to look brighter. We were off to Jomtien beach and left the Marin Place with Wilai talking about… Read full story >>>

Yeah, am a bit late to the story. Awzar Thi had an excellent critique earlier this month here . Key excerpt: The seven candidates have been thrust forward after a hurried selection process about which almost no one in Thailand knows anything. The process began only in March after a long… Read full story >>>

Khuraburi, 100 kms south of Ranong on the Andaman coastline, is best known as the drop-off point for the Surin Islands – it is unlikely to become a major tourist destination in it own right. It is a little town in the middle of nowhere, on a very scenic and scarcely populated coastline that …

An Asian Sensation – Bangkok’s sidewalks are crowded with tasty options for pedestrians who need – or just can’t resist – a quick bite. And now imagine being guided through Bangkok’s sensational world of street food by a true connoisseur. Though I’ve toured markets in Mexico and roamed… Read full story >>>

One of my all time favorite Thai treats is sweetened sticky rice and of course Mama makes sure to make me a batch when I come to the family home. This is just the normal sweetened sticky rice wrapped up in banana leaves. Today however I found a new favorite… Read full story >>>