Monthly Archives: October 2010

October in Thailand

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Mike

October in Thailand for me might well be summed up with a few words, something like monsoons, monks and moments. Since they have all featured to make this month quite enjoyable. A developing trend with my monthly review of life … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Thailand Blogs Review | 14 Comments

Thai Wai

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Mike

The Thai wai is a customary greeting that Thai people use when meeting each other. A wai is made by pressing the hands together in front of the body in a prayer like gesture. In Western terms it might well … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, Thai Culture, Tourist Information | 12 Comments

Thailand Travel Guide

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Mike

I wonder do you use travel guides when you visit a new destination abroad? Whenever I have travelled in the past I usually have and even though I live in Thailand I actually use one here. My own preference for … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourist Information, Visiting Thailand | 21 Comments

Mao Berry Wine and Juice

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Mike

Mao Berry wine and juice are produced in Thailand from the fruit of a plant  of the Antidesma genus.  Trees of this genre produce fruit not dissimilar in looks to cranberries. Mao Berry Wine The wine is very palatable, slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Wine and Beer | 16 Comments

End of Rainy Season

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Mike

Yesterday marked the end of Phansa or the Buddhist rainy season retreat here in Thailand. With the end of Phansa,  the next couple of weeks should see the end of the rainy season here in Prachuap Khiri Khan, with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, Living in Thailand, Weather | 5 Comments

Thai Lottery Lucky Numbers

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Mike

The Thai Lottery The Thai lottery is drawn two times each month on the 1st and 16th. It is the only legal form of gambling allowed in Thailand and since Thais love to gamble it is very popular. Needless to … Continue reading →

Posted in Lottery, Superstition, Thai Culture | 12 Comments

Bringing a Pet into Thailand

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Mike

The procedure for bringing a pet into Thailand is relatively straight forward. In Thailand the Department of Livestock Development(DLD) is responsible for the control of animal movements in and out of the country. Requirements for the Importation of Cats and … Continue reading →

Posted in Living in Thailand, Pets | 4 Comments

Phra Pathom Chedi

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Mike

Phra Pathom Chedi is said to be the largest chedi/stupa in the world. It is also an important Buddhist site since it is in the area where Buddhism was first thought to arrive in Thailand from India. The chedi,  which … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, History, Museums, Tourist Information, Visiting Thailand | 9 Comments

Thailand Private Van

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Mike

One of the quickest and most cost effective ways of travelling in Thailand is by using a private van service. In the main the vehicles used in such services are modern, air conditioned and reasonably comfortable, although they are designed … Continue reading →

Posted in Private Mini Van, Transport | 22 Comments

Thai Human Imagery Museum

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Mike

The Thai Human Imagery Museum is on the western outskirts of Bangkok in the province of Nakhon Pathom. The museum contains a collection of very life like fibre glass sculptures that were created by Thai artists under the leadership of … Continue reading →

Posted in Museums, Tourist Information, Unseen Thailand, Visiting Thailand | 13 Comments