Cultural

Our Wednesday routine got a festive twist this week as we joined our good friends Chai and Nan for their annual New Year’s party for their salon staff. This celebration is a tradition for them, and Chanya is always included because she worked with them before starting her own salon. …

New Year’s Eve is here, and we’re celebrating it Thai-style in the suburbs of Bangkok! We invited friends to welcome the new year with us this year. As you saw in our previous video, we stocked up at the local market, and Mom was busy preparing all the delicious food …

Today, Chanya and I will take you to Seri Market (Dalat Seri), our local wet market that is essential to daily life here in Thailand. No, it’s not the Siri you’re thinking of from Apple! Seri Market isn’t the largest in our area. Still, it plays a vital role in …

Chanya’s friend Bamika invited us to her cousin’s ordination party, and we were honoured to be considered part of the family for this special occasion. In Thailand, Buddhist ordination ceremonies hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. They mark a young man’s commitment to enter the monkhood, even for a short …

It’s Christmas time, and Chanya and I celebrate at one of our favourite themed restaurants—Shing a Ring – Hang Out Bar & Café. Known for its festive decorations and seasonal themes, the Christmas setup never disappoints! This year, we indulged in a mouthwatering roast pork leg with all the trimmings, …