Thais use the word “farang” to describe or reference white-skinned foreigners. In Thai the word is spelt ฝรั่ง. It is a contraction of the Thai word for French/France, ‘farangset‘, which dates back to French Indochina in the 17th Century. Language experts have deduced that the word is taken from the Persian word farangī (فرنگی), which…Read More
Divorce in Thailand – A Spouse’s Guide
Marriages do go sour. In fact, Thailand’s divorce rate is high, at 39%. Compare that to the UK and Australia, both of which sit at 33%. Thailand isn’t as bad as the US, though, where the rate is a whopping 45% (1). Now you know why divorce lawyers make so much money! But, despite the…Read More
9 Best Beaches on Koh Chang
Also known as Elephant Island, due to its shape, Koh Chang is one of the largest Thai islands in the Gulf of Thailand. Sitting approximately 300 kilometers east of Bangkok, in the province of Trat, this island is beaming with powdery white sand, clear waters, and coral reefs. Aside from the beaches, rainforests and mountains…Read More
How to Get From Bangkok to Chiang Mai + How to Get Around & Where to Stay
Known as the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai is a cultural beacon of Thailand. Seated in the north of the country, the city boasts a quaint city rooted in history and surrounded by epic countryside. Chiang Mai is popular among cyclists, healthy eaters, yoga fans and those who want a more chilled…Read More