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วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 9 กุมภาพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2555
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 29 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Ta's Raw Delicious Green Papaya Salad with Jennifer Thompson in Koh Samui, Thailand
Jennifer shows us Ta, the Thai raw superwoman and her fast & easy recipe for Green Papaya salad. The ingredients: shredded green papaya, coconut oil, salt, Thai basil and fresh lime. Fast & easy! Buy the papaya shredder at healthybliss.net. See more of Ta at thaiorganiclife.com.
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 25 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Thai Curry Chicken - Thailand
Jack Scalfani starts his four part international series with a recipe from Thailand. Here is the recipe: Thai Curry Chicken 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk,* whisked to blend 1 1/4 teaspoons Thai curry paste* 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 pound chicken tenders, cut crosswise in half 1 tablespoon (packed) brown sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)* 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice additional items: cilantro, chili pepper, double the paste, replace fresh tomatoes with diced can tomatoes, cinnamon, ginger root preparation Bring 1/4 cup coconut milk and curry paste to boil in large skillet over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, remaining coconut milk, sugar and fish sauce. Cook until chicken is cooked through, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 3 ingredients and simmer 1 minute. Season with salt.
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วันจันทร์ที่ 5 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Thai Curry Chicken - Thailand
Jack Scalfani starts his four part international series with a recipe from Thailand. Here is the recipe: Thai Curry Chicken 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk,* whisked to blend 1 1/4 teaspoons Thai curry paste* 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 pound chicken tenders, cut crosswise in half 1 tablespoon (packed) brown sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)* 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice additional items: cilantro, chili pepper, double the paste, replace fresh tomatoes with diced can tomatoes, cinnamon, ginger root preparation Bring 1/4 cup coconut milk and curry paste to boil in large skillet over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, remaining coconut milk, sugar and fish sauce. Cook until chicken is cooked through, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 3 ingredients and simmer 1 minute. Season with salt.
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วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 20 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Thailand, Lop Buri: Monkey Food Fight Party Festival
Once a year in the town of Lop Buri, Thailand, the people of the town have a grand monkey party for the monkeys
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 26 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Thailand – Holidays and Festivals
By far the most important and well-know of Thailand's holidays and festivals is Songkran, the Thai New Year. This takes place from the 13th to 16th of April but preparations begin earlier. In the preceding days, people clean their houses and burn any garbage to be sure that nothing bad remains from the old year to be carried forward into the new bringing bad luck.
On New Year's Day, everyone will go to the local monastery bearing food gifts for the monks. A long table is set up with the monks' bowls into which the people place rice, fruit and other foods. By giving alms in this way, the people earn merit. While the monks eat the food offerings, music is often played.
Later in the day, all the Buddha statues and images are brought from the monastery and ritually washed – as is the abbot. Young people who follow tradition will also pour scented water into the hands of their grandparents and elders to obtain their blessing. This is followed by Thailand's notorious water fights. What was originally a gentle spraying of water on friends and neighbours has turned into a full scale water throwing spectacle. Water cannons and large barrels are employed to make sure everyone gets totally soaked.
Particularly in the countryside, the final duty to be performed at Songkran is a ceremony to remember the dead and in some places offerings are made to the guardian spirits of the village or town.
The most beautiful and second most important festival for the Thai people is Loy Krathong which celebrates the end of the rainy season usually in November, to thank the river god. Loy means 'float' and krathong means 'leaf cup'. The cup, usually a banana leaf, is used to hold a candle and either incense sticks or a small coin are also added. After lighting the candle and incense, people then place the cups on any running stream or river. As the cups float away, the people often offer prayers. As the candles burn out, children will swim out to retrieve the more attractive cups and to pocket the small coin, if any. The sight of the cups and candles floating under the full moon is very moving.
Among the many religious festivals is Makha Bucha Day which commemorates a gathering held by Buddha for 1,250 monks after his enlightenment. During this meeting he set out his teachings. This too is a day for the people to give alms to the monks in the form of food or robes, incense or candles. The festival is calculated by the lunar calendar but usually falls in February.
October marks the end of the three month long Buddhist Lent. Devout Buddhists will make merit by offering alms to the monks and many Thais like to make wax models of the temples and other religious artefacts.
At the same time, on the banks of the Mekong, at Nonkai, hotels are booked months in advance for the Bang Fai Phaya Naga which is believed to be a natural phenomenon. Fireballs can be seen rising up from the river at night. There is usually also a friendly boat race between Thailand and Laos across the river which forms the border.
Finally, the reverence which Thai people show to their royal family can be seen in that Fathers' Day is celebrated on the King's birthday, the 5th of December, while Mothers' Day is on the Queen's birthday, August the 12th. You can visit http://www.indochinaodysseytours.com to get more information about Thailand Festivals.
On New Year's Day, everyone will go to the local monastery bearing food gifts for the monks. A long table is set up with the monks' bowls into which the people place rice, fruit and other foods. By giving alms in this way, the people earn merit. While the monks eat the food offerings, music is often played.
Later in the day, all the Buddha statues and images are brought from the monastery and ritually washed – as is the abbot. Young people who follow tradition will also pour scented water into the hands of their grandparents and elders to obtain their blessing. This is followed by Thailand's notorious water fights. What was originally a gentle spraying of water on friends and neighbours has turned into a full scale water throwing spectacle. Water cannons and large barrels are employed to make sure everyone gets totally soaked.
Particularly in the countryside, the final duty to be performed at Songkran is a ceremony to remember the dead and in some places offerings are made to the guardian spirits of the village or town.
The most beautiful and second most important festival for the Thai people is Loy Krathong which celebrates the end of the rainy season usually in November, to thank the river god. Loy means 'float' and krathong means 'leaf cup'. The cup, usually a banana leaf, is used to hold a candle and either incense sticks or a small coin are also added. After lighting the candle and incense, people then place the cups on any running stream or river. As the cups float away, the people often offer prayers. As the candles burn out, children will swim out to retrieve the more attractive cups and to pocket the small coin, if any. The sight of the cups and candles floating under the full moon is very moving.
Among the many religious festivals is Makha Bucha Day which commemorates a gathering held by Buddha for 1,250 monks after his enlightenment. During this meeting he set out his teachings. This too is a day for the people to give alms to the monks in the form of food or robes, incense or candles. The festival is calculated by the lunar calendar but usually falls in February.
October marks the end of the three month long Buddhist Lent. Devout Buddhists will make merit by offering alms to the monks and many Thais like to make wax models of the temples and other religious artefacts.
At the same time, on the banks of the Mekong, at Nonkai, hotels are booked months in advance for the Bang Fai Phaya Naga which is believed to be a natural phenomenon. Fireballs can be seen rising up from the river at night. There is usually also a friendly boat race between Thailand and Laos across the river which forms the border.
Finally, the reverence which Thai people show to their royal family can be seen in that Fathers' Day is celebrated on the King's birthday, the 5th of December, while Mothers' Day is on the Queen's birthday, August the 12th. You can visit http://www.indochinaodysseytours.com to get more information about Thailand Festivals.
วันอังคารที่ 10 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Shangri-La hotels Committed to Thailand
The Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok has built a strong reputation for discreet luxury and is currently undergoing one of its most extensive renovations.
All the restaurants have been renovated, from the famous Salathip Pavilion, which now serve guests an exquisite contemporary Thai cuisine.
Two new outlets have also been introduced; the Long Bar for creative drinks and snacks and the irresistible Chocolate Boutique.
In November, the hotel completed the renovation of the upper guest rooms.
Thierry Douin, Vice President of Shangri-La for Thailand and Indonesia, said he expects the hotel to receive better occupancy rates with the coming high season as Thailand's situation continues to remain stable.
"The kingdom retains its reputation as an exotic quality destination offering great value and unmatched service. We remain committed to growth in this country," Mr Douin commented.
In fact, Shangri-La are still looking for new locations in Bangkok with intentions to open the first Traders Hotel, Shangri-La's four-star brand, in Thailand.
"We are open to any possibility. We could take over an existing property or manage a brand new one. We look basically for a presence in Bangkok's central districts around Sathorn, Silom, and Sukhumvit areas," Mr Douin explained.
Two years ago Shangri-La announced plans to build a hotel in Phuket but the project was subsequently cancelled. Nevertheless Shangri-La does remain interested in southern Thailand.
"We are continuously looking at opportunities not only in Phuket but also in Koh Samui and eventually Krabi. We are looking for example to a property in Bali, to eventually add a Traders in Jakarta. We also monitor closely developments in Vietnam, but this remains a difficult market to enter. However, we see there a lot of potential," Douin concluded.
All the restaurants have been renovated, from the famous Salathip Pavilion, which now serve guests an exquisite contemporary Thai cuisine.
Two new outlets have also been introduced; the Long Bar for creative drinks and snacks and the irresistible Chocolate Boutique.
In November, the hotel completed the renovation of the upper guest rooms.
Thierry Douin, Vice President of Shangri-La for Thailand and Indonesia, said he expects the hotel to receive better occupancy rates with the coming high season as Thailand's situation continues to remain stable.
"The kingdom retains its reputation as an exotic quality destination offering great value and unmatched service. We remain committed to growth in this country," Mr Douin commented.
In fact, Shangri-La are still looking for new locations in Bangkok with intentions to open the first Traders Hotel, Shangri-La's four-star brand, in Thailand.
"We are open to any possibility. We could take over an existing property or manage a brand new one. We look basically for a presence in Bangkok's central districts around Sathorn, Silom, and Sukhumvit areas," Mr Douin explained.
Two years ago Shangri-La announced plans to build a hotel in Phuket but the project was subsequently cancelled. Nevertheless Shangri-La does remain interested in southern Thailand.
"We are continuously looking at opportunities not only in Phuket but also in Koh Samui and eventually Krabi. We are looking for example to a property in Bali, to eventually add a Traders in Jakarta. We also monitor closely developments in Vietnam, but this remains a difficult market to enter. However, we see there a lot of potential," Douin concluded.
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วันพุธที่ 20 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2554
Thai Food | Benjarong Thai Food Restaurant - Chennai | A Slice of Thailand on your Plate
Thai cuisine refers to typical foods, beverages, and cooking styles common to the country of Thailand in Southeast Asia. Thai Cuisine is well-known for being hot and spicy and for its balance of five fundamental flavors in each dish or the overall meal - hot, sour, sweet, salty, and bitter.
Although popularly considered as a single cuisine, Thai food would be more accurately described as four regional cuisines corresponding to the four main regions of the country: Northern, North eastern, Central, and Southern, each cuisine sharing similar foods or derived from those of neighboring countries. Southern curries, for example, tend to contain coconut milk and fresh turmeric, while northeastern dishes often include lime juice. The cuisine of Northeastern Thailand is heavily influenced by Laos. Many popular dishes eaten in Thailand were originally Chinese dishes which were introduced to Thailand mainly by Teochew people who make up the majority of the Thai Chinese. Such dishes include jok, kway teow rad na, khao kha moo and khao mun gai.
Thai food is known for its enthusiastic use of fresh herbs and spices as well as fish sauce. Thai food is popular in many Western countries.
Instead of a multiple main course with side dishes found in Western cuisine, a Thai full meal typically consists of either a single dish or rice khao with many complementary dishes served concurrently and shared by all.
Nowadays, Thai food is eaten with a fork and spoon but traditionally, it was eaten with the right hand. Only noodle dishes are eaten with chopsticks and a spoon.
If you are looking for authentic Thai food, full of flavour and zing, we recommend you head straight for Benjarong.
Thai food goes down well with the Indian palate. The spices used in Thai food or the number of vegetables they use, could be the binding factor. Benjarong has been renowned for authentic albeit spicy Thai food in Chennai.
A recent food festival at Benjarong fine tuned their culinary skills, dishing out mouth watering delicacies. The menu is a good mix of the old favourites and the new dishes. The succulent, well marinated Satay for starters could well transport you to the floating market in Bangkok. The red and green curries come with their own distinctive taste and flavours. These are best teamed with steamed white rice.
Thai food uses a variety of seasonal fresh vegetables and is a visual treat in terms of colour. Try the steamed veggies, sliced finely and smothered in a brown sauce. Health on a platter, indeed! The whole mackerel is marinated in a variety of delectable sauces and flash fried to perfection. It retains both, the texture and the flavour.
The flavour of the season is the jungle chilly, which grows wild in Thai forests and is invariably eaten raw. But the Benjarong variety comes to you like a mound of fried onion rings, liberally sprinkled with garlic, ginger, peanuts and lime. Almost a meal in itself!
Thai food is traditionally eaten out of small bowls, in smaller quantities. There is a great stress on sauces and dips which add the zing to the food. The Benjarong food festival is a delicious journey indeed….
Although popularly considered as a single cuisine, Thai food would be more accurately described as four regional cuisines corresponding to the four main regions of the country: Northern, North eastern, Central, and Southern, each cuisine sharing similar foods or derived from those of neighboring countries. Southern curries, for example, tend to contain coconut milk and fresh turmeric, while northeastern dishes often include lime juice. The cuisine of Northeastern Thailand is heavily influenced by Laos. Many popular dishes eaten in Thailand were originally Chinese dishes which were introduced to Thailand mainly by Teochew people who make up the majority of the Thai Chinese. Such dishes include jok, kway teow rad na, khao kha moo and khao mun gai.
Thai food is known for its enthusiastic use of fresh herbs and spices as well as fish sauce. Thai food is popular in many Western countries.
Instead of a multiple main course with side dishes found in Western cuisine, a Thai full meal typically consists of either a single dish or rice khao with many complementary dishes served concurrently and shared by all.
Nowadays, Thai food is eaten with a fork and spoon but traditionally, it was eaten with the right hand. Only noodle dishes are eaten with chopsticks and a spoon.
If you are looking for authentic Thai food, full of flavour and zing, we recommend you head straight for Benjarong.
Thai food goes down well with the Indian palate. The spices used in Thai food or the number of vegetables they use, could be the binding factor. Benjarong has been renowned for authentic albeit spicy Thai food in Chennai.
A recent food festival at Benjarong fine tuned their culinary skills, dishing out mouth watering delicacies. The menu is a good mix of the old favourites and the new dishes. The succulent, well marinated Satay for starters could well transport you to the floating market in Bangkok. The red and green curries come with their own distinctive taste and flavours. These are best teamed with steamed white rice.
Thai food uses a variety of seasonal fresh vegetables and is a visual treat in terms of colour. Try the steamed veggies, sliced finely and smothered in a brown sauce. Health on a platter, indeed! The whole mackerel is marinated in a variety of delectable sauces and flash fried to perfection. It retains both, the texture and the flavour.
The flavour of the season is the jungle chilly, which grows wild in Thai forests and is invariably eaten raw. But the Benjarong variety comes to you like a mound of fried onion rings, liberally sprinkled with garlic, ginger, peanuts and lime. Almost a meal in itself!
Thai food is traditionally eaten out of small bowls, in smaller quantities. There is a great stress on sauces and dips which add the zing to the food. The Benjarong food festival is a delicious journey indeed….
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 20 มีนาคม พ.ศ. 2554
Thai Recipe "Som Tam" Papaya Salad Lesson from Auntie Ahd in Don Sak Thailand for Chef Tummy
My doctor (nicknamed "Doctor Toothpick" since he is abnormally slender) has advised me to cut back on eating my beloved pork belly and eat more vegetables. So whenever I am travelling I ask for papaya salad or "Som Tam" to help boost my vegetable intake. I was recently in Don Sak in Southern Thailand and the chef at the little beachside restaurant agreed to teach me her version of this classic salad. You can read more about Chef Tummy's 6000 mile motorcycle trip around Thailand on www.cheftummycooks.com under the TUMMY TALES & BLOG section.
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 16 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554
A Brief Description of Thailand Food and Thailand Culture
Thailand food
It is beyond any doubt that food is a part of any gathering, thus, becoming the part of social occasions or itself the reason to celebrate. Normally, as per the western culture, a normal meal in any restaurant consists of starter, main course and then dessert. But in Thailand, the custom is a bit different with regard to Thailand food, as there is no single dish for a single person. As a general, all present in a gathering share the same dish together. So, it's better to have many guests together around the table than to enjoy with one or two as eating alone is considered a bad luck in the country.
One of the good things about Thai food is that they never dispose away the leftover food, as they consider it inauspicious and an enraging act to a female deity, 'God of rice'. Generally there are four seasonings in Thailand food- sweet, sour, salty and spicy. The food is satisfied only if it contains all the four tastes. Thai dinner mostly include meat, fish, noodles, vegetables and soup followed by desserts including fresh fruits and colorful rice cakes. Besides meals, there are snackers consisting of chicken or beef satay, spring rolls, salads, raw vegetable with spicy dips and sweets.
Thailand culture
Thailand culture is highly influenced by Buddhism in addition to some influence of Hinduism and other Southeast Asian neighbor. Thai art is the main item included in Thai Culture. Buddha image is the main constituent in different period having distinctive styles. At present, there is a fusion of traditional art with modern techniques. India has also laid much influence on Thailand literature. It includes the most notable work, Ramakien, the version of Indian epic, Ramayana. The poetry of Sunthorn Phu is also quite famous in Thailand.
Spoken drama is not given any importance in Thailand, but instead there is Thai dance, divided into three categories- Lakhon, Likay and Khon. A form of shadow pay, Nang Drama, is popular among southern Thailand. Folk music and classical music both are have their significance in addition to pop music.
Apart from it, one of the common customs included in Thailand is Wai, a common gesture that is similar to Indian Namaste. The hospitable and generous people of Thailand pay a lot of respect and homage to their elders, as it is the core of their faith and spiritual belief. Seeking blessings from the elders is considered important mark of respect.
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วันพุธที่ 27 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Tako From Thailand
No, it's not tacos from Mexico and it's not octopus in Japanese. It's delicious and refreshing tako from Thailand, and I've never had anything else quite like it. It starts out as a simple enough concept: tapioca with coconut milk, but tako is much more than the sum of its parts.
After having been to Thailand a number of times and becoming a tako aficionado; I found myself settled into Hawaii for a couple of years. We used to always eat at the Vietnamese shops, which had great coffee and stew. I once saw tapioca and coconut milk at a delicatessen and became excited, thinking I had found tako. But I hadn't; it was a sticky, gloppy mess, a pudding in other words. And outside Thailand I haven't seen it since- not even in Thai restaurants.
The difference with tako is, for one, the coconut milk is thin and chilled with crushed ice. It is meant to be sipped on while eating the various and colorful and tasty morsels that go into tako. Tapioca in tako is molded into decorative shapes and brightly colored, green, red, and yellow. Bits of sticky rice are thrown in, as well as a few beans and pieces of water chestnuts. Other bits of tasty items, even corn, are added to make a delicious and festive medley. Tako is truly a delicate magic bowl of childlike colors and shapes and tasty morsels. When done, the leftover coconut milk has also taken on the flavor of all the ingredients, and is delicious.
For a long time we heard the women outside our guest house chanting, Tako, tako, standing in front of bags of odd bits of food. What is this tako? we thought. We're glad we tried it!
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 10 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Things You Should Know Before Going To Thailand
Thailand has three seasons basically:
November-February = Hot.
March -May = Hot and humid.
June-October = Hot and Wet (rain season)
Whenever you go it will be hot. Be sure to pack light weight cotton shirts, shorts and sandals if you wear them. Thailand can be mostly a casual affair but if you are going to temples or to the palace you need to dress appropriately. Men, no shorts and long sleeves are preferred. Ladies, no shorts, short skirts or halter tops. If you will be in Thailand for a few weeks you'll notice a need for a few showers a day (it can be that hot) Which means going through some clothes. Around every corner is a Thai Laundry which will take care of your clothes for you and at bargain prices. The hotels offer the same service but at much higher rates and usually they take them around the corner to the same shop! You'll also find many markets selling clothes cheaply so don't over pack...save the room for the trinkets you'll be bringing back.
As far as toiletries go you can find everything you need in Thailand cheaply. So, unless you have a favorite you can't live without you can get all your supplies at stores like 7/11, Carefour and or Tesco. No need to add all the extra weight and buy new toiletries for the trip when you can get it there and much cheaper.
Being a hot climate you'll find yourself drinking more water than usual probably. DO NOT drink the tap water. Brushing your teeth and rinsing is fine as well as ice cubes in shops and restaurants. Even the Thais drink bottled water for the most part and it can be had very cheaply, especially the Thai brands.
Food is everywhere and in the tourist areas you can get anything and everything, from Lasagna to Lobster Thermador and all the fast food you could possibly want. Then there is the overwhelming amount of different Thai foods and fruits. If you've come this far for the experience then don't let the Thai food pass you by as it is the best on earth bar none and it is good for you for the most part. Don't be afraid to try different things and don't worry that it might not sit well, you'll never know till you try. Not all Thai food is spicy but you can ask to have dishes prepared less spicy.
Toilets I've covered before in "The Art of Using a Thai Toilet" . If you are mainly in the tourist areas you probably will only run into western style toilets but be prepared for a few things. Number one the bathroom might not have toilet paper and you'll see a hose next to the toilet with a rinser on the end like you have on your kitchen sink. This is used to clean yourself and it works quite well. Might want to carry around some napkins or tissue until you get the lay of the land. You will often see signs when toilet paper is available stating not to flush the paper but instead deposit it in the pail or can provided. Please do as the sign says. Thailand's sewer system can't handle it and it can cause problems quickly. Besides if you use the rinsing hose then the paper is essentially clean anyway.
The outside world is easy to get in touch with as there are internet shops everywhere as well as phone shops to place overseas calls. Most hotels also offer these services but also charge much more for them. If you have a cell phone that uses a sim card you can get it unlocked at many different shops, then you can buy a Thai sim card and call home. Ask the person who unlocked it to set it up for you and the calls home will be cheap! When you get home swap out the sim card to your old one and you're set...and a perk is you're phone will now work on any network.
These are just a few things to consider if your are going on your first trip. Don't sweat the small things because in Thailand you will be able to find most of the things you can find at home, only cheaper.
I'll be adding a series of articles in this area. In the next few rounds of this type of article I'll let you know about getting around town, hotels, markets and nightlife. It would probably be a good idea to touch on the different tourist scams as well...forewarned is forearmed.
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 23 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2553
Thai TV - Thailand Video - Gross Grub Thai Food Series: Eating ANT LARVAE (eggs)
My Thai TV -Thai Video channel: www.youtube.com Eating gross stuff (gross Thai food) in Thailand. Ant eggs go with my soup in this small restaurant. Eating ants is not all that bad with soup. Thai restaurants don't usually serve them, but a woman came through selling ants and I said - hey, there's something I never tried.
วันพุธที่ 15 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2553
Learn Thailand Language
So you want to learn a new language. How exciting! I am sure you will find that learning any new language, whether it be Thai, or French, or Italian, or Greek, opens up whole new worlds for you that were never available to you before you learned a language.
When you learn a second language, all of a sudden, you can go traveling in the country where that language is spoken, and you can converse with the natives! You can order food in restaurants in the native tongue and not get dirty looks for speaking English. You can barter with cab drivers for the best price, in their language, so that they will actually respect you! You can ask for directions if you are lost in some remote part of the country and no English speaking people are around. You can strike up random conversations with people in coffee shops. Yes, for traveling, learning a new language can give you all sorts of opportunities.
But traveling is not the only reason to learn a new language. By learning a new language, you develop your mind; you use mental muscles that would not have been otherwise used; you become a more well rounded person. There are lots of social activities even in this country for people who speak other languages, so it can be a great social activity as well! Plus, if you ever want to talk about someone who's in the room but doesn't speak your second language, to someone who does, you have a great and easy way to talk behind their back without them even knowing.
Learning a new language is not as hard as you may think. There are all sorts of tools and classes that can help you. You can take a class, either in person or online; you can buy workbooks; you can buy tapes of people speaking in their native tongues; you can play language games online; you can go to conversation groups to help practice. There are even immersion classes where you spend three weeks in a foreign country where they speak your new language; being around people who speak it is shown to help you learn the new language much faster. Most universities offer classes in a variety of foreign languages. To find one near you, you can try to use Google to search for both local and online classes. You'll be speaking like a Frenchman, or Spaniard, or Dutch person in no time! Hey, you can even learn how to speak Thai.
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วันอังคารที่ 24 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2553
Songkran in Bangkok, Thailand at Snowbiz247.com
FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com Producer/Host Nicholas Snow shot this footage of Songkran, the Thai New Year in Bangkok, Thailand on April 14th, 2009, to demonstrate the contrast between the international news coverage of the red-shirts' domestic terrorism assault on the country. At the same time, in many ways, life was going on as "normal." From Wikipedia: The Thai New Year (Thai: สงกรานต์ Songkran, from Sanskrit sankrānti "astrological passage"; Chinese: 潑水節) is celebrated every year from April 13 to April 15. It coincides with the New Year of many calendars of South and Southeast Asia. The most obvious celebration of Songkran is the throwing of water. People roam the streets with containers of water or water guns, or post themselves at the side of roads with a garden hose and drench each other and passersby. This, however, was not always the main activity of this festival. Songkran was traditionally a time to visit and pay respects to elders, including family members, friends and neighbors. Besides the throwing of water, people celebrating Songkran may also go to a wat (Buddhist monastery) to pray and give food to monks. They may also cleanse Buddha images from household shrines as well as Buddha images at monasteries by gently pouring water mixed with a Thai fragrance (Thai: น้ำอบไทย) over them. It is believed that doing this will bring good luck and prosperity for the New Year. In many cities, such as Chiang Mai, the Buddha images from all of the city's important ...
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