curiosities

Elections 2011 Thailand
At the 03.07.2011 elections for a new Thai parliament and so the prime minister (PM) will be held in Thailand. Some... »
The Magic Red Indian Water Lily Nymphaea rubra
It needed a while, until we figured out, that the Red Indian Water Lily (Nymphaea rubra) is blooming... »
Ranad Xylophone Battle Thailand
While we did a bit of research about the well-known Thai Ranad Xylophone Artist Khun In, we´ve been amazed about a funny... »
Carry the Burden
The sculpure of a buddhist monk is carrying the burden of the railing of a stairway in the Buddhist Shan (Thai Yai)... »
Thai Good Luck Charm Ta Krut
Thai people believe in supernaturalism and animism, even if they are Buddhists, Christs or Moslems. Amulets and other... »
Chalermchai Kositpipat Stop Alcohol Sculpture Thailand
For sure, Chalermchai Kositpipat is the most well known artist for contemporary and Buddhist art from Thailand. At... »
Broken Heart Boy in the Rain Thailand
Standing in the rain mostly means You´re not on the sunny side of life. The sad Thai song "Poo chai nai sai fon"... »
Lotus (Nelumbo) Seed Head
The Lotus (Nelumbo) isn´t just a beautiful flower, most parts of the Lotus plant, like the seeds are edible.... »
Still Life with Bamboo Ladder
At was late afternoon, while we reached the mountain village Mae Salong (Santikhiri) in North Thailand at an... »
The Scary Monster Insect Thailand
During a morning walk in our tropical garden in Chiang Mai, North Thailand, I discovered that scary monster insect... »
Tattooed Thai Boy Saggers
Since boxershorts became very popular in Thailand, most of the Thai boys are saggers and most of the Thai boys... »
Glowing Beauty Red Torch Ginger Thailand
We´ve been attracted by that glooming beauty, while we visited a tropical garden, near Chiang Rai, North... »
Jumping Thai Boys
Photography of jumping Thai boys was the task for our 2 young photographers, while went to a relaxing afternoon... »
Funny Thai Toilet Sign Old Siam Style
While travelling around in Thailand, there are lots of ununsual things, like this funny toilet sign, old Siam... »
Ganesh Lord of Success Chalermchai Kositpipat Thailand
Ganesh Lord of Success is a real masterpiece of art, painted by the most important artist of contemporary art in... »
Akha Tribe Boy in a Well
Young Akha Hill Tribe Thai boy Jonny is a funny and crazy kid and never misses a trick. While his friends been... »
Eating Insects Weird Food
Eating and food, specially eating insects is a point of view. While many people in the world just think it is... »
Big Golden Triangle Buddha Statue Thailand
We discovered the impressive, big golden Buddha statue on a journey to the City of the Golden Triangle (Ban Sop Ruak),... »
Thai Eyes strikes back
After the attack on Thai Eyes in mid February, we asked our visitors for their help and support, which has absolutely... »
Attack on Thai Eyes Thailand
At 17.02.2011, the Thai Eyes Thailand team has been fallen victim on a sleeping gas attack. At about 4:30 in the... »

Crazy Sale Cart Same same but different Thailand

Jan 282010

While we went to the Bo Sang Umbrella Festival we stumbled upon this crazy looking sale cart. In Thailand many things are Same, same but different. Thai people can be quite creative and they like a Ting Tong (crazy) style. You always have to think, if You want to sell goods, to create an attractive [more...]

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Lanna Music Vehicle

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Dec 052009

At big events in Thailand, there are always some curiosities, like this Lanna music vehicle. While pressing the wooden handles, the musican generates sound from the different cymbals and drums. That was nothing to make a song about, but we??ve been quite amazed about that idea. We stumbled upon that funny Lanna music vehicle, during [more...]

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No more available Thai Term Mot Leaw

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Sep 212009

The Thai term Mot leaw is maybe the most annoying term, which people have to face, while they visit the tropical country of Thailand. Mot Leaw, means no more available or out of stock. This Thai term will teach You about Murphy´s law. A few examples: * You get up in the morning and go [more...]

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Beverage Fountain Cooler Thailand

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Sep 052009

While You travel around in Thailand, You will discover a lot of curious things, like this beverage fountain cooler. Thai people like things, which look a bit different, than normal. Same, same, but different ! Fur sure, the beverage fountain cooler, which we saw at an orchid festival in Chiang Mai, was a real eye [more...]

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La Villa Chiang Mai Best Pizza in Town

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Aug 212009

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What could You do, if You´re feel like be drowned in a sea of rice ? The answer is easy, just have a change and visit one of the best pizzerias, which we came across: The La Villa Chiang Mai Pizzeria. La Villa is serving Pizza in Chiang Mai – North Thailand for about 20 [more...]

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Colourful Food of Thailand Jade Noodles Kanom Thai

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Aug 192009

Thailand´s food, especially Thai sweets (Kanom Thai) and Thai desserts can be very colourful, but also noddles are sometimes coloured in shrill green, like the Mie Yok (Jade Mie Noodles). Mie noodles (mee noodles), also called Bami noodles ore chinese egg noodles are noodles which are not made from rice flour or mung bean starch. [more...]

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