Thai way of life: Respect and gratitude
Thais place great emphasis on politeness and respect for elders and those in authority. Having gratitude makes Thai people render
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A Life Between Two Countries, And All In Between
A belated birthday celebration for Noelle
Noelle and I started a tradition to treat each other to a birthday makan (meal) for our birthdays. It’s our annual makan affair as
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AirAsia’s Adhoc Seating Allocation Policy, It’s Time For Review
I love AirAsia, simply because they make flying cheaper and accessible. It’s a ‘no frills‘ airline. It is generally
Read MoreGrabBike, when are you going to reach Bangkok?
We move in such a fast-paced world that everything needs to be quick. We have to talk faster, act faster,
Read More‘Real’ Durian Cravings Satisfied
I’ve been complaining a lot about the taste (less) of Thai durians, and refers to it as ‘fake’ durian. You
Read MoreAn Announcement Post: Notyourtypicaltourist is going to move from WordPress to notyourtyypicaltourist.com
Hi all, I decided to move to self-hosted site after discussion with my brother and SIL during last Saturday midnight
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Malaysian Urbanite Catch Up Session Over Korean BBQ
The catch-up session back home continued with my ex-Starcom group yesterday night. The last gathering we had was 15 months
Read MoreThailand Tourist Scam: Foreign tourist given a 8,840 baht for a meal that included a 800 baht tip
This story is making headline news in Thailand now. This is one of the best known scams in Thailand and yet,
Read MoreThe Battle of Soy Sauce vs Fish Sauce
I was never any good at cooking until I relocate to Bangkok. I only started cooking there, with D’s encouragement
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Midnight ‘Mamak’ Supper, That’s What Malaysians Do
12.10am, and I got invited to supper by my younger brother and his wife. No, I don’t usually eat supper.
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