Longtail Boat (Wednesday Photo)
Longtail Boat in Krabi This photo illustrates how you get around on the ocean in Southern Thailand – on “longtail” boats. They are called “longtail” boats because of the long propeller shaft that...
View ArticleKrabi Morning Market
The morning market in Krabi is lively and bustling. It seems that every town and village in Thailand has at least a couple local markets: there will be at least one morning market and another separate...
View ArticleThai Curries — Kaeng (or Gkaeng or Gaeng)
To most Americans across the country, the word “curry” brings to mind the golden yellow spice mixture found in small jars or tins on supermarket shelves. But for those with more sophisticated palates...
View ArticlePork For Sale (Wednesday Photo)
Entrance to Pork Butchers One constant among Asians seems to be an inordinate fondness for pork. At the Krabi Morning Market both pork and beef are sold in a separate building (from the produce,...
View ArticleKrabi Batik (Wednesday Photo)
Painting a Batik In Krabi we always visit the Varich Krabi Batik Center and usually come away with another colorful island shirt or wrap. I like that you can watch the artists at work, painting on the...
View ArticleNatural Springs (Wednesday Photo)
Krabi Hot Springs A fun thing to do is Krabi province (in the South) is to visit a mineral hot springs outside of town. It’s got several pools that work their way down to a cool river, perfect for a...
View ArticleFalse Clown Anemonefish (Wednesday Photo)
Snorkeling in Krabi Snorkeling gives both of us so much pleasure in Thailand that I thought I’d add another underwater photo of Kasma’s. She took this one off of Koh Poda (Poda Island) in Krabi earlier...
View ArticleAre We in Thailand?
Many of us travel to Thailand because we love Thai food. Some people travel for different reasons, particularly the beautiful beaches in Southern Thailand. On some streets, you wonder what country you...
View ArticleSnorkel Thailand Now, Before the Reefs are Gone!
Global warming has taken its toll on the world’s tropical reefs, Thailand included. 2010 saw one of the most serious coral bleaching events in recorded history affecting most of the reefs in the...
View ArticleKo Joi Restaurant – Kanom Jeen Noodles in Krabi
โกจ้อย ขนมจีนไก่ทอด กระบี่ Ko Joi Kanom Jeen Gai Tod Krabi One of my favorite excursions in Krabi, Thailand, is to go eat a type of noodle called kanom jeen at Ko Joi restaurant in a Nuea Klong just...
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