Archive for December, 2007

Being Careful in Thailand Part 1 »

By Talen on Dec 31, 2007 in Bangkok, Commentary, Thailand Travel | 0 Comments

No matter where you go on vacation you always want to be aware of your surroundings and not do foolish things like flash a wad of cash around or party too much in an unfamiliar place without friends around. Thailand is no different in this regard. I’m not saying Thailand isn’t safe for the tourist [...]

Learning the Thai Language »

By Talen on Dec 30, 2007 in Thai Language | 3 Comments

Thai can be a difficult language to learn mainly because it is a tonal language. One word can have several different meanings depending on the tone used when speaking. Take, for instance, the word mai…depending on the tone when said it can mean: Not, new, burn, silk, and wood. In all there are five tones [...]

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