Luk Kreung in History and Popular Culture
It has been a while since I’ve explored the influence of luk kreung (i.e. half-Thai people) in popular culture. Today it seems that a great number of part-Thai people are prominent in Thai popular...
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4 Ways You Can Start a New Life in Thailand
Many people dream of one day cashing in their life in their native country for the adventure and excitement that comes with immigrating to a foreign country. In recent years, people have changed in...
Discover a different side of Thailand: “One Night Stay with Locals”
From Southern provinces that you may already be familiar with such as Phang Nga and Chumphon, to the more remote Northern provinces of Lampang, Nan and many more, 13 destinations have been carefully chosen...
A Complete Guide to Beach Weddings in Koh Samui, Thailand
With their stunning and romantic scenery and the chance to make some long lasting memories, a beach wedding in Thailand is popular with couples who are planning to tie the knot. The large and...
My Vipassana Intensive Meditation Course Experience
I have just returned home to Germany from my meditation retreat at the Sirimangalo International Meditation Centre in Hamilton, ON, Canada. Well, it is really not easy to relate all that has happened to...
Vipassana Meditation
Today, I’d like to introduce you to Vipassana meditation (Buddhist Insight Meditation), in the tradition of Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo, which I’ve discovered for myself a few months ago. In the past, I had not been a...
Millet with Coconut Milk: Luk Dueai Peak
How about an easy Thai dessert? Today, I’d like to present to you the recipe for sweetened millet with coconut milk. This dessert is called ‘luk dueai peak’ (ลูกเดือย) in Thai. You can also find this...
The White Elephant in Thai Culture
In my view, one of the most impressive and majestic animals is the elephant, in particular the white elephant. Hence, in Thai culture the white elephant is called ‘chang samkhan’ which means ‘auspicious elephant’....
Thai Food: Mackerel in Dried Red Curry
How about an easy but hearty Thai dish? Perhaps you’d like to try this one: mackerel in dried red curry (ฉู่ฉี่ปลาท). This dish is popular throughout Thailand. The main ingredients are mackerel, red curry...
Dreaming of Lotus Flowers
Recently I’ve had a vivid dream about a beautiful light mansion with a pool of white lotus flowers in front. I had the feeling that this place was somewhere in Thailand. I often dream...
