There are only a few rules when visiting Thailand's sacred ruins of Ayutthaya: don't climb the monuments, dress modestly, and please, please, please don't pose as the head of the Buddha. … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2008
Season of the Stinky Fruit
Durian season is fast approaching its end here in Bangkok. But before you rush out and get some to add to your fruit salad, consider a few things about this strange fruit. Though loved throughout Thailand and most of Southeast Asia, the durian has a flavor that most foreigners … [Read more...]
Candy Colored Cabs
One of the most distinctive features about Bangkok's roads (aside from the congestion) is the multi colored taxis. Cabs come in almost every color, from bright pink to neon green to subdued shades of midnight blue. At the very least, it makes getting stuck in traffic a more … [Read more...]
Where Spirit Houses Go to Die
Spirit houses are an important site of devotion for any Thai home. When the spirit houses look run down, or a homeowner decides to go for a more glamorous model, the old spirit house can't simply be thrown away. Instead, it must be taken to specific holy grounds- graveyards for … [Read more...]
Tasty Green Goo
Don't let the sight of green goo oozing out of your pastry make you lose your appetite- it's just pandan cream. A tropical plant with long green leaves, pandan is used in Southeast Asia to flavor many different foods and drinks. Called 'Thai vanilla', it has a sweetness that … [Read more...]
