Category Archives: Thailand
Essential Foot Care
I just thought I would write up my thoughts on something that I have come to take seriously when I’m travelling in Thailand. Of course when we are away from home we pack some essential toiletries and a few things … Continue reading
Chiang Mai 2019 – first report
I’m writing this in a hostel in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. I’m here to take further training in Thai massage with Ajahn (Master) Suwat at Thara Massage. I called about coming in January about the start of … Continue reading
Wat Day
This post has been delayed because, as I mentioned in the last one, I lost my phone on the way to the airport in Chiang Mai. Once Song Kran festival was over and the post offices were re-opened the lovely … Continue reading
Thai English
The assumption of many Thais is that all Westerners will speak English and not Thai. They are generally right, and many of those who do try to speak Thai mess it up spectacularly. What the Thais very often don’t recognise … Continue reading
I was planning on sharing details of my last day in Chiang Mai. However I took photos on my phone to show, and then my phone came out of my pocket in the tuk-tuk on the way to the airport. … Continue reading
Study at Thara Thai Massage
Today was my last day studying with Ajahn Suwat at Thara Thai Massage in Chiang Mai. (Ajahn is a Thai title, meaning something like ‘master’.) I’m very happy that I chose to study with Suwat, and grateful that he accepted me … Continue reading
Posted in Thai Massage, Thailand
Tagged Ajahn Suwat, Chaing Mai, Thailand, Thara Thai Massage
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My Journey to Thara Massage
This could be a philosophical post about how I came be be studying Thai massage as the only Student (currently) at a massage clinic specialising in the therapy aspects of the practice. But actually it’s just going to be about … Continue reading
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Tagged Chiang Mai, Market, Thailand, Thara Thai Massage, Walking
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Learning Thai with Noinaa
The last time I came to Thailand I tried to learn a little Thai beforehand. I got a book and audio CDs: Complete Thai by David Smyth from the Teach Yourself series. I used a few online resources too. However … Continue reading
Thai Cookery Day
The last time I stayed in Chiang Mai I would often be walking past the Asia Scenic cookery school on my way back from massage school or on my way to get something to eat. Whatever they were doing in … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Cooking, Thai Massage, Thailand
Tagged cooking, Thai Massage, Thailand
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Travel to Chiang Mai
This is my fourth visit to Thailand and my third to the northern city of Chiang Mai. Each time I’ve taken a different airline. This was my first time with Oman Air. The flight out of Heathrow was delayed by … Continue reading
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