Bugged by bunny
At times the Crutch residence resembles a zoo. One morning I was wandering around the garden trying to recall if I’d done anything particularly foolish…
Thailand Tips
Getting the bird
One morning I was awakened by the sounds of a strange squawking noise. While the maid’s early morning singing, leaves a lot to be desired,…
Homeward bound
About once a year it is strangely quiet in our household when the maid and her Yasothon mob take off for the home village on…
All in the family
Living in Thailand one can never be sure what you will be greeted with as each new day arrives. Take what happened to me one…
A Man needs a Maid
I have been in the fortunate position of having the same maid, Tong, better known as Ms Yasothon, for many years. It would be nice…
CHIANG MAI ANCIENT MASSAGE
Chiang Mai prides itself on its traditional therapeutic massage (also referred to as ancient massage, and not to be confused with the sexual variety). Many…
Thai Menu Sampler
Though most menus include translations in English, it’s a good idea to learn these basics. Plus, the terms below may be the only Thai you…
Street Smarts
The general rule is: don’t talk to strangers. Touts, acting as nice guys out for a stroll, try to rip off tourists with schemes for…