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Beef Penang is a popular Thai law and as with most other Thai food can be eaten with rice, plain or fried. Recipe for two meals are as follows: 2 tablespoons sugar 4 kaffir leaves, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fish … Continue reading →

There has been much focus recently on improved security in the Thai diving companies. Straight, used some of them to be pretty bad in years gone and I for one have gone out of air at 30m when diving with … Continue reading →

Normally I hate shopping. I do not even like to shop for a loaf of bread. But in Pattaya, I find myself shopping almost every day. When I first arrive in Pattaya, I go shopping to fill up my refrigerator. … Continue reading →

This is hardly difficult to see Thailand appeal, what with its beautiful beaches, bustling cities and fantastic food – but just in case you need a little more than talk about how amazing TEFLing there would be, check out these … Continue reading →

Shopping centers Bangkok has everything you need when it comes to shopping. Whether you’re craving for exclusive designer brands or relish bargaining for cheap products, Bangkok’s shopping malls have it all. Many malls have so many regular promotional events, if … Continue reading →

Whilst Surapong Suebwonglee, the Finance Minister informs us that inflation is still under control, increased rice prices and the failure of this increased revenue to impact positively on local farmers adds to the already dangerous scenario where parents and teachers … Continue reading →

Money in Thailand called Thai baht and comes in 1, 2, 5 and 10 baht coins and 20, 50,100 and 1,000 baht notes. A hundred satang represents a baht, but people rarely consider satang these days, except in the big … Continue reading →

The beginning of each semester, I ask my students to complete a questionnaire and take a test, so I have some administrative tasks of my own to work with. The questionnaire has evolved over the last fifteen years since I … Continue reading →

I went to Phuket in April with a couple friends and noticed how much more popular it had become in just one season (one year). Again surf at Kata Noi beach was awesome. And now, you can high-quality (and dirty) … Continue reading →

The reason why foreigners find it difficult to speak Thai is because of the tones. A Thai word can have many different meaning depending on what tone it is. People in Thailand understand the problems residents have with their language … Continue reading →