GeorgeDec 23, 20172 min readGood Luck!From early morning to late at night it is common to see Thai vendors at busy intersections in Thailand. They wait for the red light and...
GeorgeDec 6, 20171 min readShucking ShellfishLek who is her 70s has lived on the island of Ko Samet her entire life. To help supplement her income of working odd jobs, she collects...
GeorgeNov 26, 20172 min readBecoming a MonkMen in Thailand are often expected to become a monk at least once and April is a popular month to join in celebrating the Thailand New...
GeorgeNov 17, 20172 min readIs Thailand Dangerous?Friends from around the World will often ask me “Is Thailand dangerous?” The answer is No. Kinda, Sorta. The next question invariably is, “W
GeorgeNov 10, 20172 min readHiSoA HiSo is slang many Thais use for someone who either has made tons of money or comes from a wealthy background. Generally they have high...
GeorgeOct 31, 20172 min readAcross the BorderMae Sot is located in a mountainous rain forest. Think of Tarzan’s home. But in Thailand. In 2006, many houses did not have electricity....
GeorgeOct 22, 20172 min readThai ChessIt is common to see groups of men playing ‘Makruk” or Thai chess on any given day in our village. This game is much like the chess wars I...
George Oct 19, 20172 min readWork vs. PlayOften I compare Thailand to Missoura. I am an expert in neither. Sometimes it is the same. Sometimes it is different. But the Thais say...