I motor-biked to Nai Harn beach over the hills and through the lanes. The scenic journey takes about thirty-five minutes[…]
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Category: South-East Asia
I have lived in Thailand since 2008. I have written many articles on Thailand and also about other countries in South-East Asia. This category contains posts about life in the 11 ASEAN countries. You can learn more about Thailand in my Fiction Series, Alfie Goes to Thailand at James King Books. (jameskingbooks.com)
Why is Loi Krathong festival in Chiang Mai special?
One of the main Chiang Mai lantern festival celebrations is Loi Krathong. When Thailand’s Loi Krathong festival in Chiang Mai[…]
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How to guage the cost of living in Thailand?
I can’t quantify the cost of living in Thailand accurately. As anywhere, Thai living depends on where you live, your[…]
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How did Thailand escape from the poverty trap?
Is Thailand poor? The short answer is no, but there is poverty in Thailand. The abundance of natural produce that[…]
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Lamyai fruit – Why some years yield poor harvests
When I moved to Chiang Mai, people I left behind in the South often asked questions like, does lamyai grow[…]
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How beautiful is the Southwest Monsoon in Northern Thailand
When the Southwest Monsoon winds subside and the rains lessen, Northern villages in Thailand are bustling with life. The waters[…]
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