Monthly Archives: June 2011

Rainy Season Storm

Posted on June 25, 2011 by TR

Yesterday I was driving about 15km South of Sisaket when a strange looking storm showed up. I’ve seen a few tornadoes living in tornado alley of the U.S. and I know Isan doesn’t have them, but I couldn’t help but … Continue reading →

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How to make Khao Soi ข้าวซอย

Posted on June 20, 2011 by TR

Khao Soi is my favorite Thai noodle dish. It’s very popular in Northern Thailand, especially Chiang Mai, but difficult to find elsewhere. Since I couldn’t find it in Ubon, I enlisted my professional cook friend to teach me. Keep in … Continue reading →

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Phanom Rung Historical Park ปราสาทหินพนมรุ้ง

Posted on June 13, 2011 by TR

In Buriram province there’s a temple called Phanom Rung on a “mountain” rising up out of the rice fields. It’s not on a 630m cliff like the more well-known Preah Vihear (Khao Phra Wihan) but it does have a nice view … Continue reading →

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Thailand 2011 Election Posters

Posted on June 6, 2011 by TR

Thailand will hold an election on July 3 which means mass numbers of strategically designed campaign posters and trucks advertising the 26 different parties. In Ubon and Sisaket, I’ve only seen 8 of these parties put up posters. The other … Continue reading →

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2 Color River แม่น้ำสองสี

Posted on June 5, 2011 by TR

The 2 color river is the point where the Moon River and Mekong River meet on the border with Laos. From what I can tell it’s not technically part of any national park but rests between Pha Taem and Kaeng … Continue reading →

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