Hotel deals in Mae Sot, Thailand

... , point out the countless oppressions against them. Karen are the major minority group made up of Christian refugees in Burma and Thailand. Every aid group seems to want to help the Karen people. It's a noble goal. Many of these people have seen ...

From Mae Sot, Thailand by dirtylee

Striking up a conversation with the daughter of the Muslim owner of the watch store in Northwestern Thailand while her father is finishing performing his evening prayer, I find out she listens to hip hop on the internet. She gushes over 50 Cent, ...

From Mae Sot, Thailand by agrossma

It's a national holiday, but the only thing really great about it is the Muay Thai at the carnival market. All the shops are closed. The people stare at me when I walk down the street in my gold sarong. Jay and I go to watch the Thai kickboxing. ...

From Mae Sot, Thailand by dirtylee

Back at the house, it's Songkhran, Thai New Year and the Water Festival. There's not a stretch of road you can travel without getting drenched. This is a great idea for a hot climate festival. Anyone is allowed to splash water on anyone, by ...

From Mae Sot, Thailand by dirtylee

Today I hosted a July 4th dinner at AAPP.  It was a great chance to introduce some of my Ban Thai friends with my AAPP colleagues.  I made bbq chicken, salad, fries, and an apple crumble, for about 40 people, all using one big wok on a ...

From Mae Sot, Thailand by cfgarber

I am rudely awoken by the sound of every rooster in town, especially the one in our yard. He doesn't sound like the normal cock-a-doodle-doo; it's more like a siren screeching aruu-aruu! I want to eat him. Travel Tip #9-Bring ear plugs. ...

From Mae Sot, Thailand by dirtylee