It’s the high season in Bangkok now. It’s also Christmas. Thailand embraces Christmas for reasons of tourism, but there are many Christians here as well. High season is marked by an increase in tourism attracted by a significant decrease in temperature. The hottest months are April and May, but July through September don’t seem much …
2020 is nearly upon us in the US. It’s 2020 in Asia now. I type from the past, as friends from the future wish me a happy and prosperous 2020. This is the Year of the Rat in the Chinese Zodiac, which will formally begin January 25, 2020. The Rat is the first of …
The Thai and SE Asians live among a cornucopia of herbs, and plant matter. Rural folk can forage for ginger, galangal, turmeric, plai, guava, pineapple and more. In fact, local gardens are everywhere, and farmer’s markets are abundant. City folk are fortunate enough to get fresh material trucked in from surrounding countryside. I spend time …
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My body issues require a mixture of Thai and Swedish massage techniques, and I generally have work done for over 2 hours. It isn’t a pleasant experience for me or the therapist, as my body is a workout for both parties. A good Thai massage operation will have overhead “monkey bars” where the therapist may …
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Samun Plai: The Herbal Champion Posted April 11, 2566 (2023), Bangkok, Thailand https://www.posttoday.com/business/693009 Follow the link above to see the original article in Thai language. Below is the original article translation. __________________________________________ The Thai Ministry of Commerce isn’t yet aware that Applai, named after Plai, is in fact engaged in the use of the Plai …
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Thai herbal medicine is a traditional healing practice that has been used in Thailand for centuries. It involves the use of natural herbs and plants to treat a wide range of ailments and promote overall health and well-being. The most popular indications are for relief joint pain relief, muscle pain relief, arthritis pain relief and …