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After 8 years of weekly videos, some days start in a cloud of reflection… and then Chanya calls me downstairs and everything makes sense again. In this episode, I share a few thoughts about the recent Australian general election, which many see as a growing rejection of extremist politics—a topic …

In today’s episode, Chanya has a craving—and not just for any pizza—it’s gotta be a proper Wazza Pizza! After a few microwave-based pitta pizza experiments (which she loved, by the way), it was clear: we need a proper oven. Now, here’s the thing… Ovens aren’t really a “Thai kitchen” standard. …

You know that feeling after a holiday when you just need to recover from the recovery? Well, that’s how this week started—until Monday morning when disaster struck. A seal burst in our downstairs bumgun hose, and before coffee, I’m knee-deep in water trying to fix it. In the process, I …

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 …

In today’s video, we’re off to get the MG in for its annual service—a process that started with a few too many reminder calls and a case of “losing face”, Thai style. Chanya had had enough of the constant calls from the dealership, which led to a bit of tension …