Kevin Cook

About the author

American Living in China – After One Year 美国人住在中国一年了

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHACjHtOQQA I'm an American living in China. In this video I discuss food in China, driving in China, Chinese language, and other things about life...

27 Proven ESL Games for Large Classes (40-50 students)

I work at a high school in Thailand and my job is to teach obscenely large classes. One thing I’ve learned: handling a hoard...

Smelly Fruit: Trying Durian for the First Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq8PLwSSz9E Durian is regarded as the 'king of fruits' in southeast Asia. Today, I bought some durian and ate it. I've heard that many westerners...

Thai Crepe Vendor Showdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OUQfuStHik Two Thai street vendors live across the street from each other in my neighborhood. You know what that means. It's time for a Thai...

My Experience in a Shanghai Cat Cafe

After slipping customary plastic covers over our shoes and sanitizing our hands at the door, we entered a coffee shop on the 13th floor...

Russians in Phuket

Russians in Phuket are a bunch of stone-faced vacationers. They can be seen walking down the beach with their ever-frowning spouses and children, browsing...

Why Can’t Thai People Speak English?

It’s pretty funny when Thais try to speak English. The language barrier is massive. It’s not like the simple English-to-Spanish language barrier, where you...

Why Are There so Many Ladyboys in Thailand?

In Thailand, ladyboys are all over the place. Thai people call them kathoey. Their big feet, low voices and Adam’s apples are usually a...

24 Awesome Thai Nicknames

All Thai people have nicknames. Their full names are really long, so this is a way to cut it down a bit. Nicknames are...

“Special Thai Project” (ATI) Review

I recently participated in ATI’s “Special Thai Project” in Phuket, Thailand to receive a TESOL certification and guaranteed job placement. Here’s my review of the experience. First...

Thai Chicken with Basil – Kra Pao Gai

Thai chicken with basil (kra pao gai) is my favorite Thai dish. This spicy, aromatic meal is available throughout the country, but nobody makes...

Thai Beer-Drinking Guide

Beer aficionados won’t be impressed with Thailand’s limited selection of domestic brews, but if you’ve got an open mind, Thailand’s beer can certainly get...

Categories

spot_img