Box jellyfish are a highly dangerous invertebrates species. Aptly named with a cube-shaped body structure and long trailing tentacles, several species of the box jellyfish are extremely venomous, including the Carukia barnesi, Malo kingi, and … [Read more...]
An 8-Step Guide to Eliminating & Preventing a Cockroach Infestation in Your Condo
Sure you saw something move out the corner of your eye? Felt something run over your leg in the night? You may have cockroaches in your condo or house. Now, I don't kill animals unnecessarily, but a cockroach invasion is a serious health hazard, … [Read more...]
The Soi Dogs of Bangkok: A Struggle for Survival on the Streets
Their eyes are shimmering blue: a crystal clear promise that these dogs will never see again in their lives. Their fur, ranging from rustic pale yellows to dust ridden browns, is matted with neglect. More common than not, however, these dogs don’t … [Read more...]
Does it Ever Snow in Thailand?
There's no snow in Thailand at the moment, and I'll bet my Macbook it won't happen, but according to my research it did snow once! The only ever official (I use that word loosely) snow recorded in Thailand was in Chiang Rai on 7th January 1955 … [Read more...]
The Thailand Flood Survival Guide – 10 Essential Emergency Tips
Another trip to the big Tesco in Ratchada (Bangkok) today yielded more supplies, just in case the floods get any worse. The shelves were noticeably bare, and as news came in of flooding at Don Muang, more panic buying ensued. My area of Huay Kwang … [Read more...]
Plight of the Asian Elephant: An Emotional Visit to the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai
A friend of mine (Assumpta) visited the popular Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai and kindly agreed to write a review of her experience for me. This is a place which offers a very different experience to the commercial elephant rides you'd find … [Read more...]
Reflections of a Pretty Depressing Visit to Chiang Mai Zoo
I am not a fan of zoos in general. The idea of animals being imprisoned in an unnatural environment and exploited for our viewing pleasure is abhorrent. But since I was in town, I paid the entrance fee to see what condition the animals were in and … [Read more...]