Comments on: One night in Bangkok; pain relief Thai style

By: Ann-Katrin

Ann-Katrin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:56:13 +0000

Oh, reading your blog is hard, the restless soul in me wakes up and I just want to go to Thailand again, despite the fact that I came back in the beginning of November…
Are you going up north? Outside Chaing Mai there is a wonderful Elephant park where they take care of abused elephants, and where you can help feeding and bathing the animals, it was an almost religious experience – see here: http://www.elephantnaturepark.org/

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:41:34 +0000

Thanks Barbara, those words come in very handy! I can see why you love the country so much. This part of the world truly is a joy to explore.

By: Barbara at Hole in the Donut Travels

Barbara at Hole in the Donut Travels — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:23:12 +0000

I have been to Thailand many times – it is probably my favorite place in the world. I believe the love for the King is universal and genuine – the dissension that happens is all about the Prime Minister and political parties, which the King manages to distance himself from. Some words that you’ll find useful:

Sawadee-ka (Sawadee-krap for a man) means hello, welcome and is said with hands pressed palm-to-palm in front of the chest and with a slight bow

Kap-kuhn-ka (Kap-kuhn-krap for a man) Thank you

Nam is the word for water; Hong nam the word for bathroom; nam plaah is fish sauce (I’m addicted to the stuff)

I SO envy you – have a wonderful time.