Monthly Archives: November 2011

Muay Thai

This Saturday we and Dennis were invited to visit George and Katherine. We had nice time, fairly drank much excellent beer, ate fried meat and French fries which were cooked by George, and were going home, but it was not there … Suddenly we desired a party, the soul demanded merriment and all sorts of … Continue reading

Thai massage

It’s time to tell you about an incredibly interesting and enjoyable Thai national identity, the Thai massage. The history of traditional Thai massage began over 2000 years before Christ. Knowledge and techniques handed down from masters by word of mouth. Only with the start of the Thai alphabet in 1277, masters were able to document … Continue reading

Everyday life in Samui- 2

One is quickly useв to good)) I am talking about my everyday posts and the break in writing. I don’t make excuses- I have strong reason I had an ear pain. I already had the same disease in summer in Crimea, I thought the reason was the sea water. I didn’t go to the hospital, … Continue reading

Chaweng beach, Koh Samui

Today we decided to go to Chaweng beach- it’s neighboring beach to Lamai if moving to the North. Chaweng is more popular place, it’s larger than Lamai, there are more discos and restaurants. The beach itself is the same as in Lamai. It’s very relaxing and calm. People swim, playing beach games and drink beer … Continue reading

What to take in Thailand

This post is dedicated to what is needed and what is not to take in Thailand))) When we flew in Thailand for the first time for a month, the question “What to take” did not even arise. Must take all! As a result, three suitcases loaded with diapers, baby food, clothes and vodka with sausage. … Continue reading

Laundries in Thailand

Today I’ll tell you how we do things with washing clothes. The fact is that here it’s not used to wash clothes ​​at home, with the exception of underwear, of course. Absolutely all people bring clothes in the laundry rooms, and we are no exception. It is too expensive. Due to the fact that most … Continue reading

Loi Kratong in Samui

We visited the beautiful holiday – Loi Krathong. Celebration is held the twelfth night of full moon, every year. «Loi» is translated as “floating», «Kratong» – «boat (design) of the leaves.” On this day people let their Krathong, made with love and joy into the water, which symbolizes the gratitude to the Water, because of … Continue reading

Diving dog.

Today we went to the beach again Gentle sun, turquoise water… The last days there were no waves, the water cleared and became transparent. A light breeze from the sea and partly cloudy promoted excellent pastime. Promised rainy season does not occur, the last 7 days there was no rain. We put a beach rug … Continue reading

Prices in Thailand

Food prices Rather low, especially meat and fish. The prices for pork have not changed for several years, it’s $4 per kilo. Shrimps have become more expensive, it’s $5-6 per kilo. Unfortunately there are no good sausages. But we fry meat and make sandwiches and burgers with it. There are no cheap cheese also, imported … Continue reading

Tom Kha Khai Thai soup- recipe and pictures

We decided to cook something Thai, and chose Tom Kha Kai- chiken soup with coconut milk Ingredients: Chiken meat Chiken stock Set for soup- lemongrass, galangal (ginger), kafir leaves. Coconut milk Soy sause,brown sugar, half of lime Heat chiken stock. Cut lemongrass, galangal (ginger), kafir leaves and add into the pot. Simmer for 2 min. … Continue reading