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 action.
Remembering that we are not at home and beat the muzzle passers here is not accepted, we went to see how it is done by specially trained people in the ring. Today it was Thai Boxing fight in Lamai Road various bars in front of McDonalds.

Around the ring there are small bars with the poles in the center. Peole are sitting in a round, sipping rinks and talking to narrow-eyed girls and semi- gils suffering from loneliness. Also, for the fight, many chairs are arranged around the ring, the spectators which does not want to be hugged and pinched at various places in the bar, sit there.

Of course, I understand that it is staged fights. The guys showed a big hit and excellent technique. But! It was so not until it came to women who participated in this entertainment. Perhaps there have been agreements, but they were immediately forgotten and pushed flood of emotions and a thirst for destruction. Girls just tore each other, awkwardly, but with great fury, and laying out the full program.
Sincere tears of joy of victory and the bitterness of defeat. Oh..! This was for real!

Girls fight

Men fight

We got a lot of fun and a great adrenaline rush.
Alex stayed fine but in the end he was already tired and asleep, and we went home before the final.

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 their knowledge. Unfortunately, early documentary evidence were not preserved, and only in 1832 by King Rama III, The Institute to teach ordinary people the art of Thai massage was founded. Later, King Rama V, who is the most revered ruler of Thailand, ordered to collect all the information and documented knowledge of Thai massage, acupuncture and yoga, and rewrite them from scratch.
There are two types of Thai massage- general and royal. General massage is most common in practice and training.

Thai massage is a combination of deep muscle- tendon massage, reflexology, acupressure, passive yoga and chiropractic. During the session the therapist presses on alternating points, flexes muscles with his hands, elbows and even feet, stretches and twists the patient. For a classical Thai massage session the patient is dressed in a special shirt and baggy trousers of cotton. If you choose a massage with oil, herbs or aloe balm, you need to undress completely, the master covers you with a large towel and massage the body parts, opening them.

In Thailand, especially in tourist areas, there are plenty of massage salons. There are great spas at luxury hotels. There are little rooms for one massage place and five or six “masseuses”, in which a massage is just a name on the sign)

Yesterday Elena went to the massage salon D Massage, the recommended by one of the travel forums about Thailand. She took Thai + Oil massage. This is a light version of Thai massage with coconut oil. In spite of rave reviews, Lena did not like it much. Although the next day, shoulder and neck, which she pulled, hurt no longer. Fortunately, there are many salons, and we will try different types of massage. Highly praised is massage using special bags filled with herbs.

In general, the best massage, which we tried in Thailand, was in Phuket, in the Sabai Massage in Kata Beach area. There’s a wonderful Nang, she has really a wizard in her hands and a great experience! I hope we’ll find such Nang in Samui)

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, the doctor wouldn’t advise me anything new and I knew how to treat eat. Besides, we took to Thailand the medicines for such case (Ofloxacin), so I took the pills.

But if this period could be described in couple of words, in real life it lasted for several days. When you have ear pain, you cannot live normaly: you want to hide, to take mind off things to forget about it. I have read much, by the way I cannot remember the plot of half of those books, just read from morning till evening.
But let’s talk about better Now it’s rainy season here, it’s usually sunny in the afternoon, but at night it’s raning cans and dogs.There is rain in the afternoon on the video.

Rain on Koh Samui

On Saturday we went with our new friends to the south, wanted to find a deserted and cozy beach. But dashed off 50 km, not finding a nice beach we decided to return. While returning, the wind drove a cloud from the island, we just came to Hin Ta Hin Yai. There we spent about two hours swimming in the sea and sunbathing on perfect sand.

I saw a strange boat, it’s a really strange construction. I am really interested how it ride.

Then we had launch and nice time in a small cafe with exellent Tom Yam.

Sasha imagines himself a knight or robot)))

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 after active night. There are also lots of dogs, which are walking, lying in the shade and cadge for food) Many salesmen are walking along the beach and offer different goods and food. It’s too hot for them also, so they aften stop to have a rest and to talk to people on the beach.
Sometimes we saw an airplane flying above in the sky- that was the only noisy sound which intruded upon leisure. There is Samui airport nearby.

So, in Chaweng as well as in Lamai everybody is basking

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. Of course, after living some time in Phuket, we realized that we dragged all this stuff just for nothing, because:
1) The range of children’s products in Thailand is much higher than in Ukraine
2) Clothes are cool and cheap
3) We had to take more vodka and sausages)

Going to Thailanв this year, we decided to take only ONE suitcase, so the gathering was complicated) At first, Elena took all that in her humble opinion should be on the trip. I looked up, corrected, and left a third of the original amount of things.

Here is a list of what we believe is necessary in Thailand.
Clothes: a couple of shirts, shorts, a comfortable shoes. We didn’t take many clothes, here lots of clother are sold for every taste and color, very cheap. For example, Elena bought a few summer sarafan $ 4-6 per one.
Cosmetics: the required minimum, such as toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant. Lena took a huge makeup, creams and all sorts of perfumes. During this time, she never used make-up!
Sunscreens-must have in Thailand! Moreover, with the maximum protection factor. And some repellents are needed against mosquitoes, any: creams, sprays, spirals.
Drugs: it occupied exactly half of the suitcase. In this case, it’s better to take as much as possible)
A sample list of drugs: antipyretic (Nurofen for children, paracetamol), pain relieving (analgin, noshpa, indocin, ), of poisoning and digestive disorders (APSCO, nifuraksozid, Rehydron, activated carbon, smectite, mezim, Espumizan, Festal, senadeksin, loperamide), anti-inflammatory (diclofenac, meloxicam) antibiontics (ofloxacin, bioparoks), antiviral (arbidol, anaferon, groprenozin), ear drops, eye drops, nose drops for children and adults, antiseptics (iodine, alcohol, chlorhexidine), allergies (alleron, loratadine), plaster, bandages, cotton wool, panthenol. And viagra of course
Products: smoked sausage, a lot! We took five, had eaten quickly) as for alcohol we brought only 2 liters of whiskey which we bought in Kiev Duty Free. We also took buckwheat, it is difficult to find in Thailand)

Well, maybe that’s all. These lists are approximate, we took things, focusing on our own needs. But our experience might come in handy on somebody, in order to avoid unnecessary over-weight)

thunderstorm hanging about

Waves

Breaking waves

had much fun in waves

Alex on the beach

Thai girls:)

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 clothing is shorts and shirts, spending a month are void. There are lots of laundries, all operate on the principle, now bring- take tomorrow. Price average is $ 1 per kg. We spend about 100 baht ($ 3) per week cost for the service.

invite)

clothes

giving clothes for laundry

laudry with huge washing machines

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 what it gives people. Sometimes people put personal items, coins or cut of hair into the boats, so all the bad things that happened in the year sailed away and disappeared in the water.
It is said that Krathong connects loving hearts in the next life, that’s why people spend the holiday in the circle of the dearest and loved ones.
Typically, for making such boats they use the leaves of banana tree, a floating foundation – a cut of banana palm. But I was sorry to cut down a palm tree growing beside to the sake of momentary desires, so we have a basis from the foam. I cut a huge banana leaf, and the whole evening together, Lena and Sasha were creating beauty.)

The action itself takes place after sunset and until you get tired. People rush to the central exit to the beach (where the bridge is) on the way eating, drinking and making merry in every way:)

The sea is covered with twinkling lights of the boats floating away. In the sky hundreds of paper baloons are flying. Very nice:)
Unfortunately the camera can not shoot at night, and I have lack of words to describe the splendor.
We also let our Krathong into the sea, and went to dinner at a favorite already Food Market. Along the way, we saw the variety of stalls selling goods and were sipping a local mojito.

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 on the sand, fixed beach umbrella, took jars of beer from our super cooler with ice and decided to be in the seventh heaven

Bliss did not last long, the dog appeared on the horizon:)

Everyone knows about my love for these anxious intelligent and loyal animals, so I dropped everything and went to chum with dog.

The dog was playing with other visitors of the beach, and when we saw how the act was, then felt a shock.

We saw a diving dog. Diving in full, with the head, ears.

During some time we have found out that the dog likes to get stones from the bottom most of all. It was not impressed with a stick or plastic bottle…

The dog is clever and persistent, but if you throw too deep and it will not be seen where the stone is, it will leave attempts to pull it out, in other cases, the stone will be raised from the bottom 100%.

The first time dogs have perceived us only as a couriers of stones on the bottom, after a couple of hours we climbed up the food chain, and the dog condescended to swim side by side.

Yes, today I had lot of fun

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 European are rather expensive. But still it’s really tasty and 100% natural.
There are some problems with bread, it’s a bit sweet and soft tummy. But the French baguettes sold in Tesco Lotus are very good. Anyway the bread leads to obesity)
Vegetables which we used to, cost the same or lower. Potato is very good, they make salads, sweets, French fries of it. It costs $0,5 per kilo. It is wonderful when boiled and poured with dill. )))
Fruit are really exotic, cost little, and we enjoy it in full.
And by the way, there is no word “hunger” in Thai language.

Prices for eating outdoors.
Wonderful Many people do not cook at home here ( we have a kid, so we have to).
One serve costs on average $1-2. It’s per person and you’ll have a full belly.)))
Mane peroducts are chiken, rice, rice noodles, chili pepper. And of course they use lots of different spicies. I even couldn’t imagine that such ingredients could be cooked in so many variations. Sometimes we go to eat to so-called Food Court. There are lots of stalls where different food is cooked, Thai, Indian, pizza, fruit and fruit shakes are sold. There are also several rows of tables where people can eat everything they have bought. It is cheap and very delicious.

Prices for alcohol
There is no cheap vodka, but it’s for better. Here is Absolut Vodka for $30 per liter. I hope nobody will argue that it’s the best vodka
Also there is a good choice of whisky, imported is cheaper. Average price is $30 per liter.
Local whisky costs much cheaper, but the quality is not the best. We liked Regency, it’s $7 per 0,33 liter.
The beer is expensive, it’s a pity))) There are no bottles of 0,5l, only 0.33 and 0,6. The price is about $1.
By the way, in Thailand alcohol beverages are prohibitted to sell from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. But they sell it in small shops and bars, but in big supermarkets in Bangkok they follow the rule. )))

Про House rent prices I have already written about it in House rent in Lamai, Koh Samui. I can add that if you are looking for a house, there are much houses and appartments for rent for small money. Remember that sometimes it’s cheaper to rent a house for 1 month than for 10 days. Do not agree with the offers of different agencies. It’s better to search the house only by yourself at the place.

While watching the pictures, remember, 30 Baht – $1

I’ll tell about prices for house buy, transport and the perices for having own business in my later posts. Follow the post publishing and subscribe to RSS and e-mail postings.

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.

Add coconut milk, bring to the boil.

Add chiken meat cut into pieces.

And the main thing is combination of sweet, sour and solt, so we add 2 spoons of soy sause,

1 tea-spoon of sugar

and juice of half lime.

The soup is ready)

Also you could add chili, but Alex also ate it, so we didn’t add. If you want you can add it right into the plate with soup.