Commuters heading to work on a steamy Bangkok morning are in for a surprise if they stop for a refreshing bottle of orange juice: a heavy pinch of salt. While the flavor may be off-putting to some, it's actually for their own health, as it helps replace the salt lost from … [Read more...]
Foi Thung
These Thai sweets are known as 'foi thung'- golden threads- due to their use of egg yolks. And while they're often referred to as being a 'traditional' Thai dessert, they have their origin in the egg custards made by early Portuguese traders- though it's unlikely that tourists … [Read more...]
Dunking Girls Festival Fun
Even though it might be a festival, you shouldn't tell these girls waiting to be dunked that they should be having fun. … [Read more...]
Please Don’t Pose as The Buddha
There are only a few rules when visiting Thailand's sacred ruins of Ayutthaya: don't climb the monuments, dress modestly, and please, please, please don't pose as the head of the Buddha. … [Read more...]
Season of the Stinky Fruit
Durian season is fast approaching its end here in Bangkok. But before you rush out and get some to add to your fruit salad, consider a few things about this strange fruit. Though loved throughout Thailand and most of Southeast Asia, the durian has a flavor that most foreigners … [Read more...]
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