Dogs often go to the local temples to play together. Enjoyable Thai party last night. Everyone brought some homemade northern Thai food to share. And the karaoke really got going after a few drinks. Got up late this morning. Had to go into Chiangmai for some garden plants. …

The SOUNDS of Thailand Listen for the sounds of Thailand when you visit or of you are a resident here. Particularly in rural Thailand. The birds singing during the dawn chorus, the insects and frogs with their mating calls in the early evening. …

Dual Pricing is Illegal in Thailand Dual-pricing, having a different price for farang (foreigner) and Thai for the same goods or service, is technically illegal in Thailand. Even national parks owned by the state charge higher prices for foreigners, often by a factor of 10. Look carefully and you will…

What types of Humour do Thais Like? Thais love most sorts of witty humour. Wordplay, clever witticisms, and humour that involves playing tricks or making a joke will fill them with amusement. They enjoy subtlety and deadpan humour. Sarcasm, however, is best avoided. It is too cutting and cruel for their taste. The word is derived from the Greek for cutting flesh! They would appreciate listening to the following exchange at a Norfolk country fair where a peacock handler was demonstrating his skills with his collection of birds.

Finding the best way to get potholes repaired. — Surachai is fed up with the lack of action from the local authority in repairing the many potholes in the sois (small side roads) around his home. The roads are well used so the inconvenience is not just a personal one. …

Different nationalities have different senses of humour. I recall being in a UK pub one overcast day in winter. A few of us were sitting round the bar when the barman commented, looks like rain, doesn’t it? The fellow next to me raised his glass and sipped his beer. …

The entertainer and convicted pedophile, Rolf Harris, has died peacefully at his home in Bray, Berkshire aged 93. — In order for a dignified funeral to take place with family and friends, away from the cameras of the press, the death of Rolf Harris was only announced on 23 May 2023. This entry from Wikipedia is an accurate and balanced report of his career as a world entertainer, TV…

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Most of the photos that you will see are of the processions to and from Westminster Abbey. Little is being shown by the media, both mainstream and social media, of the more significant parts of the ceremony which took place in the Abbey. This article tries to correct that. King…