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11/04/2014

Songkran is upon us in Thailand!! Prepare your water guns and water bucket and be prepare to be splash and soak with water when you come visit Thailand from April 12th - 16th for our New Year!! Other than getting soaked in water fights, its also a time to pay respect to your elders and also to Buddha, where many would pay merits during this time. Happy New Year Thailand!!

24/03/2014

From Jan 31st - March 31st, it is believed that an act of making a pilgrimage to the Buddha’s footprint equates to appearing before the Lord himself and is considered as a great meritorious deed to Khao Khitchakut in Chanthaburi. The Buddha's footprint is located on top of Khao Kitchakut and you can either take a local 4x4 up or walk up. Why not visit next time you're in Thailand =)

19/03/2014

Did you know the Thai Flag was redesigned 7 times, the latest one being in 1917 redesigned into the current flag. Also do you know what does each of the color means on the Thai Flag??

11/03/2014

Have you ever tried Yakitori in Japan?? Yakitori (which literally means grilled chicken skewer, but can consists of other meat / veggies on the skewers) is a popular drinking food and you can find them in almost all festivals held in Japan. There are different variety of Yakitori in Japan, from the traditional grilled chicken to asparagus wrapped in bacon to enoki mushrooms wrapped in pork etc.

03/03/2014

Guess what fruit is in season now in Thailand?

Mango!!! A popular dessert made with mango is actually Mango with Sticky Rice!! Warm sticky rice with coconut milk served along with Mango! Best combo! Has anyone tried this dessert??

24/02/2014

Traditional dance in Thailand, or so called 'Ram Thai', is the main dramatic art form of Thailand. The below video is an example of many different types of dances.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL-ZUo-vqGk

Manohra Dance of Sacrifice by Fire Manohra dance featuring the sacrifice by fire is a solo dance excerpt from the story called Prince Suthon and the Kinnari ...

19/02/2014

Can anyone guess what this dessert is?? This dessert's basic ingredients are coconut milk, jelly noodles made from rice flour with green food coloring (usually derived from the pandan leaf), shaved ice and palm sugar. Take a guess!

13/02/2014

Tomorrow is Makha Bucha Day, is one of the important days for Buddhists. History is told that 1,250 disciples came to see the Buddha that evening without being summoned. On this day, each temple in Thailand holds a candlelight procession called a wian thian (wian meaning to circle around; thian meaning candle). Holding flowers, incense and a lighted candle, the monks and congregation members circumambulate clockwise three times around the phra ubosot (ordination hall) - once for each of the Three Jewels – the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

10/02/2014

Did you know that elephants in Asia are treated positively and are sometimes revered as deities, often symbolising strength and wisdom? Why not get a ride in the jungle on an elephant when you come visit Thailand!

05/02/2014

Nam Phrik is a generic term that may refer to any of the types of more or less viscous, spicy, chili-based, hot sauces typical of Thai cuisine. Usual ingredients for nam phrik are fresh or dry chilies, garlic, shallots, lime juice and often some kind of fish or shrimp paste and is normally served on small saucers placed by the main dish as a condiment or dip for bland preparations, such as raw or boiled greens, fish, poultry and meats. Have you tried any of type of Nam Phrik??

01/02/2014

Happy Chinese New Years! Wishing everyone a great year of the Horse =)

30/01/2014

Today is Chinese New Years Eve!! Family members would get together today for a big dinner to celebrate!! Dinner would always consist of Niangao, or so called Chinese New Year Cake and the best part is getting Red Packet, containing money, from our immediate family ~