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Coconut Curry Recipe

singha — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:59:13 +0000

Why is Coconut Curry so Tasty? The Thai are well known for their delicious curry recipes. In fact, when we go to a Thai restaurant it's almost always for the curry. While many say the best way to judge the quality of a Thai restaurant is the Pad Thai, I would beg to differ. For me it's the curry. But then again, you should probably judge the restaurant by your own favorite dish, whatever that may be. If you don't have one, or are unfamiliar with Thai food, the coconut curry is a good way to start. That's why we proudly bring you our authentic coconut curry recipe... read more »

Taking Care of Bamboo

singha — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:50:18 +0000

How to Take Care of Bamboo Bamboo is a beautiful exotic plant that has become a popular addition to many American landscapes. Indigenous to tropical areas in Asia, bamboo is a hardy plant that makes it easily adaptable to new environments. It is easy to keep bamboo either indoors or outdoors with very little maintenance... read more »

English Newspapers in Thailand

singha — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:06:30 +0000

Looking for an English Newspaper in Thailand? With 21 English language newspapers in Thailand, there is a wide variety of news sourced from which to choose. The choices of English newspapers in Thailand range from those that focus on local news and culture, international news and business topics and even tabloids. Nearly all the English language newspapers cover travel, culture and entertainment as the travel industry is one of Thailand’s greatest sources of revenue... read more »

Growing Bamboo Successfully

singha — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:01:10 +0000

When to Grow Bamboo While bamboo plants grow all year long, there are two main growth phases; below-ground, and above-ground. Depending on where you are planting your bamboo, these growth seasons will vary. Typically, from October through April (below-ground season), the plants form buds underground; and from May through September (above-ground season), the plants grow above-ground and develop shoots... read more »

Opium Museum

singha — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:21:37 +0000

The world's oldest medicines Although Opium is one of the world’s oldest medicines and has been used for over 5000 years as an effective pain killer, the opium trade has long been a profitable driver behind wars and uprisings, generating large profits for governments and merchants worldwide... read more »

The Golden Triangle

singha — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:53:37 +0000

The triangle in the North At the junction of Thailand, Burma and Laos we check out the Opium Museum before taking an optional fast-boat ride on the Mekong River. A night is spent in Chiang Rai before heading back to Chiang Mai and boarding an overnight train... read more »

Bamboo Rafting

singha — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:28:21 +0000

Rivers of Thailand Thailand's rivers have played a major role in the country's cultural and economic development. In addition to being used for transport and commerce, festivals and ceremonies have evolved to celebrate their life-giving qualities... read more »

Elephant Ride

singha — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:56:46 +0000

Thai Elephant Ride Elephants have been a talisman to Thailand for thousands of years, through war and peace. They are smaller than their African counterparts, and more suited to carrying cargo. The elephant represents wisdom, strength and victory, and its image was emblazoned on the nation’s flag, temples, and coins... read more »

Chiang Mai

singha — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:53:25 +0000

Rose of the North Chiang Mai is a great old city to explore. We head up to the hilltop temple of Doi Suthep and out to the forest to ride elephants. Evenings are best spent in the colorful night bazaar and we have a full free day for city discovery, cooking school, bamboo rafting , traditional massage or relaxing by the river... read more »

Erawan Falls

singha — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:21:48 +0000

Seven-tiered waterfall Located outside Kanchanaburi, the seven-tiered Erawan Falls is one of Thailand’s most beautiful cascades. Dense bamboo groves and a lush mountainside setting support various forms of wildlife, including numerous bird species, monkeys, and reptiles... read more »