I thought I might set you a small challenge this weekend based around the words “Thai Tiger.” I have come up with a list of things associated with Thailand in some way using these words. The challenge for you is to try and beat my effort.
I started off by thinking of Thailand and how the economy particularly in the 90′s was referred to as a Tiger economy. So that’s Thai Tiger Economy for my first one on the list.
Now I don’t know whether you know it but this year in Thailand it is the year of the Tiger, so my number two would be Thai (year of the) Tiger.
If you keep abreast of the news here you might like me then come up with Thai Tiger Airways which is a planned new budget airline that involves Tiger Airways and Thai International working together. Flights are expected to start next year.
Anyone who has ever been bitten by a mosquito in Thailand might well think of my next offering since applying Thai Tiger Balm to the bite usually stops the itching and brings relief. Just be careful what you handle next after the application.
Tourists and expats alike may well have visited the Thai Tiger Temple near Kanchanaburi where of course you can see the Asian or Thai Tiger. In fact you can get really up close and personal to the beasts who some say are drugged.
One of my favourite sea-foods is prawns and here in Thailand there is a massive prawn that you can usually find in sea-side restaurants. I first tried my Thai Tiger Prawn back in 2000 on my first holiday to the country which I foolishly consumed the night before I flew home. Fortunately I was sitting near the facilities on my flight. Just be a little wary of any shell fish in Thailand.
One of the favourite tattoos that people get in Thailand is a Thai Tiger Tattoo, said to give them power and virility as well as protection from evil.
Talking about evil things also got me another Thai Tiger for my list, the Thai Tiger Tarantula, found in Asia and I assume Thailand is said to be an aggressive species of this spider.
My final entry is Thai Tiger Beer, which is the Thai brewed version of the world famous brand that originates in Singapore. I suppose it really ought to be first on my list seeing as how I was sipping one when I thought up this post.
OK over to you, I make that ten uses of “Thai Tiger.” Can you do better?
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