Tag Archives: expat life in Thailand

Comfort or Isolation? That’s the question I’m asking today as I share a very real look into daily life here in suburban Thailand — the quieter side of expat living. The video kicks off with a morning ritual — espresso brewing and a little perspective on how life in a …

Sometimes life in Thailand just writes the script for you. Tonight, I had a craving for some proper Isaan food — and when Chanya walked in the door saying she was hungry too, the decision was made! We headed over to Dtam Liia Sàak on Săai Hâa, a great local …

Happy Songkran 2025! 🇹🇭 In this episode, we travel up north to Si Samrong, Chanya’s hometown, to celebrate Thai New Year the traditional way—with family, food, and fun. The video kicks off on Day 2 at the farm, and things look a little different this year… It’s raining. Yes, raining …

After last week’s stock market rollercoaster, things are finally looking up 📈, and so is my mood! Losing $30K in a week is never fun, but at least today’s Isaan lunch was a great pick-me-up. 🍛🔥 I’ve also been recovering from a head cold, which sparked today’s discussion on Thailand’s …

Chanya came home last Sunday with news that no driver wants to hear—a flat tire! 😩 Given that she’s had slow leaks on this same tire before, my first thought was, “Not again!” But instead of panicking like a bowl of Petunias, I put my engineering hat on and got …