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Archive for June, 2011

Thai version of Starbucks at a fraction of the price

30 Jun

Even in the middle of no-where in Thailand you can find a stall selling all types of brewed coffee. This stall sells everything from cappuccino to latte and everything in-between. And the price is much cheaper than Starbucks.

 
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Thai Signs: Fresh Coffee

30 Jun
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For you coffee lovers this is a useful sign to memorise. It says “gaa-fae sod” which translates as “fresh coffee”. The first word is for coffee, “gaa-fae”. The word “sod” is sometimes seen on TV as it is used for live images.

กาแฟ สด (gaa-fae sod)

 
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PHOTOS: Suan Hin Pha Ngam Park in Loei

30 Jun

Suan Hin Pha Ngam Park or Thailand’s Kunming, Nong Hin District. Here you can see limestone mountains that have eroded over time to form interesting shapes, similar to that in Kunming in China, amidst verdant grasslands.

 
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Dinner at Phu Rua Pochana Restaurant

30 Jun

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Lunch at Pee Nong Restaurant

30 Jun

An enjoyable Isaan meal in Loei.

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PHOTOS: Morning Market in Chiang Khan, Loei

30 Jun

 
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PHOTOS: Morning alms round in Chiang Khan

30 Jun

A beautiful early morning ritual in Loei Province.

 
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Thai Signs: Please do not touch

29 Jun
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This is a useful sign to remember if you don’t want to get into any trouble. It says “garuna yaa jub” which means “please don’t touch”. The middle word, “yaa”, is another word for “don’t” and is important to remember. I will have more signs for this word in the future.

กรุณา อย่า จับ (garuna yaa jub)

 
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Exploring Chiang Khan by Bicycle

29 Jun

This is a charming town along the Mae Khong River in Loei Province. On the other side of the river is Laos. The best way to explore this town is by bicycle.

 
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Sunset over the Mekhong in Chiang Khan, Loei

29 Jun
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Kaeng Khut Khu, Chiang Khan District

29 Jun

An islet in the middle of the Mae Khong River. It is well known for its colourful boulders that are clearly visible during the dry season and totally submerged in other seasons. Here you can admire the beautiful scenery along both sides of the Mae Khong River and shop for souvenirs from Loei. As it is rainy season now, we couldn’t see much of the islet.

 
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