My Secret Thailand BlogWelcome to My Secret Blog, my mini journal about Thailand, it's people and their culture. I will keep you up-to-date on any new web page informing you about a new find or adventure. All you need to do to subscribe, is to right click on the orange RSS button (which you will find at the bottom left-hand corner), then copy and paste the URL into your RSS Reader. Please note that no e-mail is necessary. Short Murder StoriesThe motive for homicide in these Short Murder Stories making headlines around Thailand, often come from crimes of passion, drunken brawls and execution-style shootings. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Short Murder Stories" Fugitives in ThailandThailand is one of a number of preferred escape destinations for Fugitives to commit crimes of fraud, racketeering and embezzlement. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fugitives in Thailand" Short Funny Stories from ThailandShort Funny Stories with many hilarious undertones from around Thailand. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Short Funny Stories from Thailand" Real Russian Stories from ThailandRead Real Russian Stories about what some tourists get up to while on holiday in Thailand. Hot juicy topics include mayhem, marijuana possession and credit card fraud. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Real Russian Stories from Thailand" Short Mystery StoriesShort Mystery Stories from around Thailand that are so utterly outrageous, often hilariously amusing but seldom dull. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Short Mystery Stories" Dumb Criminals in ThailandThere are several bizarre news reports about Dumb Criminals emanating out of Thailand that have rather dodgy and hilarious undertones. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dumb Criminals in Thailand" Stories from PattayaStories from Pattaya are sometimes outrageous, decidedly dodgy, regularly hilarious but certainly never ever dull. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Stories from Pattaya" True Murder StoriesAlthough most tourists rarely witness murder cases, True Murder Stories in Thailand are a very real occurrence. Take a look at some of the crime stories here. Permalink -- click for full blog post "True Murder Stories" Thailand East CoastThailand East Coast offers a host of exciting opportunities from the palm-fringed beaches of Pattaya to the idyllic islands of Koh Samet and Koh Chang. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thailand East Coast " Best Thailand AttractionsFor the best Thailand attractions travel to Bangkok to see the Grand Palace, Phuket for beaches, Pattaya for the Sanctuary of Truth and Chiang mai for Doi Suthep. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Best Thailand Attractions" Ko KoodKo Kood is the forth largest island in Thailand and the second largest of the 52 island archipelago located south of Ko Chang on the east coast of Thailand. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ko Kood" Ko KhamKo Kham is a true tropical treasure belonging in part to the national marine park archipelago of 52 islands set in the Gulf of Thailand off the far east coast of the country. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ko Kham" Ko Maak IslandKo Maak Island is part of an archipelago of 52 islands situated just a few kilometers south of Ko Chang on the east coast of Thailand. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ko Maak Island" Ko Chang IslandEscape to Ko Chang Island where the sky is bluer. Take a dive in the cool waters at any number of the waterfalls, or just relax on one of the pristine beaches. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ko Chang Island " Ko SametKo Samet is an enchanting 6 kilometer long island located 80 kilometers from Pattaya on the south-east coast of Thailand and boasts dazzling soft white sandy beaches and sparkling blue waters. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ko Samet" Thailand IslandsThe Thailand Islands of Phuket, Phi Phi, Ko Samui and many others have to be some of best in the world. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thailand Islands " Similan IslandsThe Similan Islands is an archipelago consisting of nine islands that form part of the Ko Similan National Park located in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Phang Nga Province in southern Thailand. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Similan Islands" Ko Samui and Ang Thong Marine ParkThe tropical island of Ko Samui in the Gulf Coast with it's picture post card beauty, is everyone's dream. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ko Samui and Ang Thong Marine Park" Exploring the Phi Phi IslandsCome and explore the beauty of the Phi Phi Islands with their stunning beaches, turquoise waters, colourful marine life and breath-taking views. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Exploring the Phi Phi Islands" Ko PhanganKo Phangan or Ko Pha Ngan is an island off the south-east coast of Thailand attracting thousands of backpackers every year for it's famous full moon parties at Hat Rin Beach. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ko Phangan" Asian Mint LeavesMint Leaves are essential ingredients in Asian cooking and were introduced in Thailand by the Vietnamese who had being using a tropical variety of spearmint for many years. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Asian Mint Leaves" Chilli PeppersThailand is a major producer of fresh hot Chilli Peppers which are also an integral part in Thai cuisine Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chilli Peppers" Curry LeavesFresh Curry Leaves have an intriguing warm charismatic fragrance with a hint of green pepper and tangerine and can be identified by their pear-shaped shiny green bay leaves. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Curry Leaves" Asian Travel SitesAn Asian Travel experience exploring the exotic and exciting far-eastern destinations of Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, Bali, China, Hong Kong and India. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Asian Travel Sites" Ginger RootGinger Root is an indispensable ingredient in eastern cooking and sticks of young ginger are often served as dippers with a spicy sauce in Thailand. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ginger Root" Cilantro and CorianderCilantro is a fragrant and edible herb known as Pak Chee in Thailand and Coriander in the western world. It is also sometimes known as Chinese Parsley. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cilantro and Coriander" Herbs and Spices of ThailandKaffir Lime Leaves, Lemongrass, Chillies and Cilantro are some of the many Herbs and Spices found in Thailand that contribute considerable and extraordinarily health benefits. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Herbs and Spices of Thailand" TamarindTamarind is widely used in many hot and sour Thai soup recipes as well as being one of the essential ingredient in Worcestershire Sauce. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tamarind " Thai Basil Herb SpeciesThai Basil, holy basil, sweet basil and lemon scented hairy basil are all known plant species of the fragrant herb grown in Thailand and enjoyed throughout the western world. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Basil Herb Species" Si Racha and Ko Si ChangThe small fishing port of Si Racha, famed for it's seafood and spicy chilli sauce, is the gateway to the island of Ko Si Chang. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Si Racha and Ko Si Chang" Thai Fish CakesTry these fresh cod Fish Cakes made with green beans, red curry paste, cilantro and Kaffir lime leaves together with a Cucumber Relish made with ginger root and pickled garlic. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Fish Cakes" Thai RecipesLearn how to prepare and enjoy many Thai Recipes including the popular spicy shrimp soup Tom Yam Kung and a Green Papaya Salad with snake beans and red chillies. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Recipes " Thai Style Spring RollsFresh crisp and crunchy Thai style Spring Rolls packed full of delicious pork, chicken, shrimp or vegetarian fillings. Easy to prepare and only 10 minutes to cook. The perfect appetizer. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Style Spring Rolls" Thai LemongrassThai Lemongrass also known as Citronella or Cymbopogon Citratus is a tufted plant with a bulbous base and one of the many marvelous herbs popular with Asian cooking. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Lemongrass" GalangalGalangal is a member of the rhizome family known in Thailand as Krachai. Similar in texture to ginger root and turmeric but thinner and paler. It provides users with a number of health benefits. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Galangal" Kaffir LimeThe Kaffir Lime is a dark green citrus fruit with a knobbly skin and has an extremely sour taste but it is the leaves that are highly prized in Thai cuisine. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kaffir Lime " Thai Soup RecipesA Thai Soup Recipe with chicken and coconut milk, intensely favoured with kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal and nam pla fish paste. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Soup Recipes" Thai Style Fried BananasDelicious Thai Style Fried Bananas make wonderful snacks and can be enjoyed almost everywhere in Thailand from the portable road side stalls to the many floating markets. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Style Fried Bananas" Thai Style Barbecued ChickenThai Style Barbecued Chicken marinated with coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger and garlic, is a firm favourite form of food enjoyed by both tourists and locals alike almost everywhere in Thailand. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Style Barbecued Chicken" Thai Chicken Stir FryThai Chicken Stir Fry with fresh Thai Basil and red chillies is extremely quick and easy to prepare while utilizing a lightweight carbon steel wok. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Chicken Stir Fry" Bangkok MarketsDamnoen Saduak Floating Market and Chantuchak Weekend Market are just two of many colourful Bangkok Markets not to be missed. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bangkok Markets" Thai Beef SaladThis hearty Thai Beef Salad combines succulent tender strips of sirloin steak, cucumber and red onion with the tangy taste of red chillies and limes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Beef Salad" Tom Yam Kung Shrimp SoupTom Yam Kung is a classic Thai spicy seafood shrimp soup with mushrooms, red hot chilli peppers, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves cilantro, scallion and nam pla as it's ingredients. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tom Yam Kung Shrimp Soup" Green Papaya Salad RecipeGreen Papaya Salad is a firm favourite south-east Asian fare which includes garlic cloves, shallots, red chillies, snake beans, nam pla and lime juice as it's ingredients. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Green Papaya Salad Recipe" Thailand Travel DealsThailand Travel deals essentially with information concerning the various forms of transportation throughout Thailand focusing on the rapid transit system, Suvarnabhumi Airport and so much more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thailand Travel Deals " Pattaya Travel Information GuidePattaya Travel information guide providing essential assistance regarding transportation in and around this vibrant and sort-after entertainment holiday resort. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pattaya Travel Information Guide" Luxury Thailand Travel, Paradise FoundLuxury Thailand Travel for the finest hotels and resorts, stunning beaches, exotic tropical islands, temple ruins, vibrant nightlife and so much more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Luxury Thailand Travel, Paradise Found" Chiang Mai Travel TransportA Chiang Mai Travel Transport system providing essential information on the local bus service or how to tour around the charming and friendly city by Tuk Tuk, Rickshaw and much more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chiang Mai Travel Transport" The Sanctuary of TruthSanctuary of Truth over-looking Palm Beach at Rachvate Cape, Tambon Naklea is a special place where Thai culture, religion, art and philosophy come together in perfect harmony. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Sanctuary of Truth" Thai CarvingThai Carving can be viewed in the form of wood carving, stone carving, bronze carving, ivory carving as well as beautiful and intricate soap and fruit carvings. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Thai Carving"
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