Before moving to different countries, the author read local literature to gain a deeper understanding of each culture. This approach enhanced their experiences in Thailand, Germany, and China, revealing insights beyond surface-level knowledge. The author emphasizes that thorough research while writing builds trust with clients and improves the quality of the work produced.
Thai sellers have a wonderful phrase for tourists who are comparing products. You point at a shirt you like, and they show you a similar shirt with a different color or a slightly different fabric or a lower price. “Same same but different,” they say with a smile. The phrase is charming because it’s genuinely […]
This weekend we decided to take a quick trip to Hua Hin, a quiet beach resort town popular with royal and regular Thais alike. In the early 1900s, King Prajadhipok built a summer palace in Hua Hin. In the early 2000s, King Bhumibol Adulyadej had his full-time residency at the palace in Hua Hin. The […]
Last Saturday Halie and I decided meet up with some friends and spend the day in Bangkok’s Chinatown. Starting at the beginning of Chinatown at Wat Traimit, we walked the 3km to Wat Suthat outside of the neighborhood, winding our way through the market alleyways between Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Roads. As I said, we […]