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All Thai people have nicknames. Their full names are really long, so this is a way to cut it down a bit. Nicknames are typically bestowed upon a child based on the interests, hobbies and occupations of their parents. Some nicknames are downright awesome. Using a roster of the 650+ students I teach, I made…

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 off, it’s real. Aside from mercilessly spamming TESOL sites like Dave’s ESL Cafe and Ajarn.com with ads, ATI doesn’t have a strong web presence. And the presence it does have is disorganized (they have like…

Thai chicken with basil (kra pao gai) is my favorite Thai dish. This spicy, aromatic meal is available throughout the country, but nobody makes it better than the woman in this video. Her name is Emmy. She runs a modest but cozy outdoor restaurant across the street from my apartment in Pua, Nan. For 25…

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 you tossed as well as any. Chang, Singha and Leo make up the holy trinity of Thai beers. In this brief guide, I analyze this trifecta of bevies and offer my suggestions to tourists seeking suds…