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 …
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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 …
Read More »I hung out with my buddy Chris at his condo, so he could teach me how TikTok works
I’m no fan of this society of 5-second attention spans, but Chris says he’s having fun doing TikTok. Well, you know me well enough to try something that might be fun, so let’s get Chris’s inside story. Check out Chris’s TikTok
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