In this video, we head out to Wat Rai Khing to enjoy their annual temple fair, which runs for two weeks leading up to Songkran. It’s a big event for locals in the surrounding districts, and a perfect place for picking up local treats before heading back to home provinces …
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Thai Ordination Party: A Family Tradition
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 …
Read More »Living Local: Isan Food, Big-C, and Shoe Shopping in Om Yai
Join Chanya and me for a spontaneous day of suburban living in Thailand! We kick things off at So Leh Fusion, a charming Isan fusion restaurant where the delicious food satisfies our cravings for authentic Isan flavours. From there, we dive into the daily routine of domestic living with a …
Read More »What is true wealth?
Today, Chanya and I explore the grand opening of ‘The Spheres’—a new shopping plaza that’s been shrouded in mystery behind privacy screens for two years. Thailand is constantly transforming, with new places emerging while others fade, sparking mixed feelings about what these changes mean for the country’s character. As we …
Read More »Lunch at the Vampire Steakhouse
Chanya chose a novelty theme for lunch today, which sounded like a lot of fun. Over the last few years, we’ve encountered a few novelty-themed cafes, but they are few and far between. I imagine that is due to the downturn in tourism for the last couple of years, but …
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