Before I go over more about those 21 consonant sounds in Thai I would like to take a break by talking about learning how to say different colors in Thai.

In Thai language we have noun, adjective, adverb, and etc. just like in English, but when we’re talking about “Adjectives in English”, adjectives nearly always appear immediately before the noun or noun phrase that they modify which is opposite of the Adjective in Thai language.

For example
Color = see (สี)
White = khaao (ขาว)
There is will be “white color” = see khaao (สีขาว)

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You can find several guides and websites online claiming that it’s possible to be living in Thailand on just $20 a day. Is this really possible or are these just the dreams of deluded individuals? Can you live in Thailand on $600 (currently 20,000 baht) a month? Or has the past few years inflation made Thailand too expensive for such a frugal lifestyle?

I suppose anything is possible and if you live in northeast Thailand or some remote area of the north or deep south of Thailand then it’s quite possible you can do this. It depends too on what type of lifestyle you expect to have. On $600 a month I can’t imagine there will be much cash available for travel or entertainment. And there is no way I can imagine living in Bangkok on that paltry amount, although I have read accounts of those who know someone that is doing just that.

I’m honestly not completely sure if it’s possible or not, but I am hoping to get a discussion going here to find out what others think, especially those that currently are living in Thailand. Let’s make this clear once and for all.

So, with that in mind if you have experience currently living in Thailand we would all be greatly appreciative if you could chime in below in the comments. Let us know what YOU think about the possibilities of living in Thailand on just 20,000 baht per month.

If possible, please include the town or province in Thailand where you live, current rental rates for apartments/condos, food costs (both Thai and Western would be great), prices for services such as electric, cable and internet, entertainment costs and anything else you think is relevant.

Personally I don’t think I could live in Thailand on anything less than 50,000 baht a month and I feel I would be depriving myself of opportunities at that. I’m really hoping to get some good comments though so we all know what the current cost of living is like in various parts of Thailand and whether or not it’s possible to get by on just $20 a day in Thailand.

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Hi everyone,
I’m so excited for my first Thai lesson post. Today I want to talk about Thai language from scratch so I picked “Thai consonants” to start with.

Like we all know that the English language contains 24 consonants, but in Thai language we have 44 consonants total. Hmm…just 20 more for you to remember hahaha…

I remember when I was a kid (5-6 years old) and I have to learn the 44 consonants. The teacher would have a song for all those consonants, a huge chart of 44 consonants and the pictures of anything at all that those consonants refer to.

So the kids would have it stuck in their memory to remember all those consonants up until they get old (something like that). Like in English we have “A” refer to an “Apple” and will have apple picture beside.

Alright let’s have a look…

ก this consonant call “gaaw gai” / ไก่ (gai) means chicken
ข this consonant call “khaaw khai” / ไข่ (khai) means egg
ฃ this consonant call “khaaw khuaat” / ขวด (khuaat) means bottle
ค this consonant call “khaaw khwaay”/ ควาย (khwaay) means water buffalo
ฅ this consonant call “khaaw khohn”/ ฅน (khohn) means person, human being
ฆ this consonant call “khaaw ra-khang”/ ระฆัง (ra- khaang) means a large bell
ง this consonant call “ngaaw nguu”/ งู (nguu) means snake
จ this consonant call “jaaw jaan”/ จาน (jaan) means plate, dish
ฉ this consonant call “chaaw ching”/ ฉิ่ง (ching) means small cymbal used in East and Southeast Asian music
ช this consonant call “chaaw chaang”/ ช้าง (chaang) means elephant
ซ this consonant call “saaw soh”/ โซ่ (soh) means chain
ฌ this consonant call “chaaw chuuhr”/ เฌอ (chuur) means small tree or bush
ญ this consonant call “yaaw ying”/ หญิง (ying) means woman, women
ฎ this consonant call “daaw cha-daa”/ ชฎา (cha-daa) means hat used in Thai classical dancing
ฏ this consonant call “dtaaw bpa-dtak”/ ปฏัก (bpa-dtak) means harpoon, spear, javelin
ฐ this consonant call “thaaw thaan” / ฐาน (thaan) means base, ground, platform
ฑ this consonant call “thaaw mohn thoh”/ มณโฑ (mohn thoh) means a character in the Ramanyana epic(the wife of a giant)
ฒ this consonant call “thaaw phuu thao” / ผู้เฒ่า (phuu thao) means elder, respected old and wise person
ณ this consonant call “naaw naehn” / เณร (naehn) means buddhist novice or monk [typically] below the age of twenty
ด this consonant call “daaw dek” / เด็ก (dek) means child
ต this consonant call “dtaaw dtao” / เต่า (dtao) means turtle
ถ this consonant call “thaaw thoong” / ถุง (thoong) means bag, pouch
ท this consonant call “thaaw tha-haan” / ทหาร (tha-haan) means soldier
ธ this consonant call “thaaw thohng” / ธง (thohng) means flag
น this consonant call “naaw nuu” / หนู (nuu) mouse, mice, rat
บ this consonant call “baaw bai maai” / ใบไม้ (bai maai) means leaf of the tree
ป this consonant call “bpaaw bplaa” / ปลา (bplaa) means fish
ผ this consonant call “phaaw pheung” / ผึ้ง (pheung) means bee
ฝ this consonant call “faaw faa” / ฝา (faa) means lid or cover of a pot or bowl, cap
พ this consonant call “phaaw phaan” / พาน (phaan) means tray on which items are offered to a Buddhist monk
ฟ this consonant call “faaw fun” / ฟัน (fun) means tooth
ภ this consonant call “phaaw sam phao” / สำเภา (sam phao) means [certain type of] small sailing vessel used in Asia and Southeast Asia, junk, argosy
ม this consonant call “maaw maa” / ม้า (maa) means horse
ย this consonant call “yaaw yak” / ยักษ์ (yak) means [a character from the Ramayana epic, a] giant [or] demon
ร this consonant call “raaw reuua” / เรือ (reuua) means boat, ship, barge, vessel
ล this consonant call “law ling” / ลิง (ling) means monkey
ว this consonant call “waaw waaen” / แหวน (waaen) mean ring (worn on the finger)
ศ this consonant call “saaw saa laa” / ศาลา (saa laa) means Thai-style pavilion; open-air gazebo
ษ this consonant call “saaw baaw reuu see” / ฤาษี (reuu see) means ascetic; meditating recluse or hermit
ส this consonant call “saaw seuua” / เสือ (seuua) means tiger
ห this consonant call “haaw heep” / หีบ (heep) means chest, wooden box, trunk
ฬ this consonant call “laaw joo laa” / จุฬา (joo laa) means the male kite
อ this consonant call “aaw aang” / อ่าง (aang) means bowl, bathtub, sink
ฮ this consonant call “haaw nohk huuk” / นกฮูก (nohk huuk) means oriental barn owl

Even though Thai language contains 44 consonants it has only 21 sounds because some of the consonants will have the sound exactly the same as some other consonants. And some of the consonants we rarely see or use anymore.

I will talk more about it in the next post…

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I received the following story in my email a few days ago. I loved it and hope you all feel the same. If you’d like to read more by this author you can take a look at his blog “Because There’s Air Conditioning In Internet Cafes” which is a diary of his travels in India and to a lesser degree Thailand.

Spare a thought for the drunk tourists.

I was shocked when my wife was rushed into hospital on Koh Samui recently.
Shocked by the state-of-the-art ambulance. Shocked to find four medics
inside it. Shocked that all this was for Delhi belly.

The hospital was equally luxurious. We’d come from a beach-hut where a rat
lived in the toilet and ate our soap. So clean bedding excited us, AC made
us tremble and the five-course meal – I nearly fainted. At least I was in
the right place. I struggled to fathom this luxury; it’s hard to
concentrate with six nurses arranging your wife. I was forced to stand on
the balcony. I watched the nurses leave. And come back. Leave. And come
back. Like waves crashing onto the shore, leaving behind some medical or
housekeeping jetsam.

The epiphany.
Going for assessment we felt like adventurers in some futuristic
space-station. Dials flashed, machines brooded, staff ignored us with quiet
efficiency. Just how had this amazing place come about? It was no surprise
that Westerners filled each bed: busted heads, broken limbs, twisted
ankles. Sorry sights, self inflicted. That’s when it hit me. A beautiful
thing was happening.

The drunks of the world had made this amazing facility.

Drunk topless yobs crashing motorbikes. Girls in bikinis falling off
tables. Hairy louts with bad tattoos waking in agony, without the faintest
clue where they were the night before. It was these people that had made
this amazing facility. The drinking classes. That much maligned part of
society. Armed only with a complete lack of self awareness, a favourable
exchange rate and a travel insurance policy. They made all of it. It
seemed the ne’er-do-wells had done well.

Trickledown effect.
And all unsung, unlike your sanctimonious colleague getting you to fund
skydives, or celebrities fundraising for starving photo-opportunities.
Drunks: quiet heroes, funding amazing hospitals. Hospitals now the
government is now using to drive growth using health tourism. And the
trickledown effect? For your average backpacker, the trickledown effect
involves bodily fluid and legs. But there’s more than that. In Koh Tao,
every third or fourth shop is a doctor’s surgery. And every surgery’s
window promotes the same best selling services:

Wound dressings
Pregnancy tests
Blood checks.

A succinct summary of the backpacker experience – get drunk, fall over, have
sex, fall over again – but also of just how much medical training and
infrastructure now exists, benefiting average Thais. Drunks have achieved
what the G20 couldn’t, what politicians discuss only because Bob Geldof is
glowering.

Is this the answer to world development? Take a poor country. Export some
drunks. Wait. Wait. Bingo! You’ve got world-class medical facilities,
we’ve exported our idiots, everyone’s a winner!

Maybe not. Getting obnoxiously drunk all the time is not cool. But, next
time you happen to be walking down the road on some Thai island and have to
step over a comatose girl in a bikini, while tonight’s conquest vomits down
his shirt, don’t tut. They’re helping make the world a better place. And
they don’t even know it.

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I’ve just gotten some really good news from one of my friends in Thailand. We had a long conversation on last Monday and I saw the pictures of her with a young cute guy. So next thing I found out was that she’s just gotten married with a guy from Switzerland, that was the cute young guy! She and I have known each other for years and years from Bangkok Nursing Home hospital (BNH), where we worked before.

The actual wedding ceremony will take place in Thailand next year. In the mean time, while they’re waiting they have to start the visa process for her to go to Switzerland.

I don’t want to think about it at all…I’ve been through this situation before myself and I know it hurts and is really painful when you have to stay away from your loved one. I feel really sorry and understand her feeling completely.

Internet and phone call are the most important way for them to use and keep their relationship going while they are apart. The choices are cut back to less choices if the Thai girl can not speak English clearly enough for the native speaker to understand. So that would make it really difficult for you to talk on the phone.

This problem happened to me long time ago, and I don’t remember when and how many times I need to ask my sweet husband to learn Thai again and again. It’s just because sometimes I feel that it’s unfair to be the one that learns English and talk to him. Ok, he said he tried to learn Thai language (but just for the common words and enough to understand when somebody tries to talk about him). He actually tried for me about couple days or so and then he just has no interest after all.

My idea is that the couples should learn to understand each other. That means they both need to learn each others language. I realized that I should do something about it. So what I am going to do is I will try to post Thai phrases on Thailandmusings.com 2-3 times a week. I don’t know that will help much at all but at least the lovers who have to suffer with the language barrier can use some of the phrases in my posts to communicate. I would be really happy if my posts will help them in their communication (at least some).

So please look forward on my posts on Thai Language coming soon…

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The International Baccalaureate Curriculum was developed to foster education in an increasingly globalizing world. It has been designed to represent the best from many different countries rather than the exported national system of any one. There are currently 2,741 IB World Schools in 138 countries. You can learn more about the International Baccalaureate Curriculum by visiting the International Baccalaureate website.

Additional helpful posts:
Complete List of International Schools in Thailand
American Curriculum Schools
British Curriculum Schools
Singapore Curriculum Schools
Pre-K and Kindergarten Only

Save it, print it and share it – Download the List of Thailand International Schools

Bangkok (Huay Kwang):

KIS International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Address
999/124 Kesinee Ville
Pracha-Utit Road (near Rama 9)
Huay-Kwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10320
Telephone: +66 (2) 274-3444
Fax: +66 (2) 274-3452

Email: info@kis.ac.th
Website: http://www.kis.ac.th/

Bangkok (Nonthaburi/Pathumthani):

Global Indian International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: CBSE, Cambridge & International Baccalaureate

Address
39/39 Moo 1, Watchinwararam Pathumthani Sainai Rd.,
Bangkayang,, A. Muang Pathumthani, Bangkok, Thailand 12000
Telephone: +66 (2) 977-3739
Fax: +66 (2) 977-4100

Email: admissions@th.globalindianschool.org
Website: http://www.globalindian.org.sg/th

Magic Years International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (10 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Address
59/307-308 Muangthong Thani
Changwattana Road Soi 29
Pakkred, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11120
Telephone: +66 (2) 573 4597, 573 4598
Fax: +66 (2) 981 4232

Email: office@magicyears.ac.th
Website: http://www.magicyears.ac.th

Bangkok (Samut Prakarn):

Concordian International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB)

Address
918 Moo 8
Bangkaew, Bangplee , Samutprakarn, Thailand 10540
Telephone: +66 (2) 706-9000
Fax: +66 (2) 706-9001

Email: enquiries@concordian.ac.th
Website: http://www.concordian.ac.th

Bangkok (Sukhumvit):

New International School of Thailand
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Address
36 Sukhumvit 15
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 651-2065
Fax: +66 (2) 253-3800

Email: admissions@nist.ac.th
Website: http://www.nist.ac.th

Chiang Mai:

Prem Tinsulanonda International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Address
PO Box I
Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50180
Telephone: +66 (53) 301-500
Fax: +66 (53) 301-507

Email: enquiry@premcenter.org
Website: http://www.premcenter.org

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There are by far more International Schools in Thailand teaching the British curriculum than any other (though American is close behind). Here’s a list of many of the top British Curriculum International Schools in Bangkok and throughout Thailand. If you know of others that should be added to the list please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Additional helpful posts:
Complete List of International Schools in Thailand
American Curriculum Schools
International Baccalaureate Schools
Singapore Curriculum Schools
Pre-K and Kindergarten Only

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Bangkok:

Harrow International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
185/45 Soi Kosumruamjai 7
Sikan, Don Muang, Bangkok, Thailand 10210
Telephone: +66 (2) 503-7222
Fax: +66 (2) 503-7223

Email: his@harrowschool.ac.th
Website: http://www.harrowschool.ac.th

Korean International School of Bangkok
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: Korean and British

Address
29/19 Moo 6, Soi Mitmitri
Koophangnua, Nongjok, Bangkok, Thailand 10530
Telephone: +66 (2) 543-6981, 543-6982
Fax: +66 (2) 543-6980

Email: headofschool@kisbangkok.com
Website: http://www.kisbangkok.co.kr

Learning Home International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (15 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
150/11 Soi Kengchuan Nanglinchee Rd.
Yannawa, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Telephone: +66 (2) 678-5551, 678-5552
Fax: +66 (2) 678-5551, 678-5552

Email: learninghome@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.trinitycorp.com/html/learning_home.html

Mulberryhouse International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 5 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
7 Soi Tonson Ploenchit Rd.
Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok , Thailand 10330
Telephone: +66 (2) 684-5900
Fax: +66 (2) 684-5901

Email: admin@mulberryhousepreschool.com
Website: http://www.mulberryhousepreschool.com

New Sathorn International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American and British

Address
289/2, 289/5 Soi Naradhiwas Rajanakharindra 24
Naradhiwas Rajanakarindra Rd, Chongnonsri
Yannawa, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Telephone: 66 (2) 672-2100, 672-2101
Fax: 66 (2) 672-2102

Email: info@newsathorn.com
Website: http://www.newsathorn.com

Rasami International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
48/2 Soi Rajavithi 2 Rajavithi Rd.
Phayathai, Bangkok, Thailand 10400
Telephone: +66 (2) 644-5291, 644-5292
Fax: +66 (2) 640-9527

Email: rasami@rasami.ac.th
Website: http://www.rasami.ac.th

RC International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 8
Curriculum: British

Address
25/3-4 Ruam Rudee Soi 1 Ploenchit Rd.
Lumpini Phatumwan, Bangkok, Thailand 10330
Telephone: +66 (2) 254-4380
Fax: +66 (2) 650-9747

Email: info@rcinternationalschool.com
Website: http://www.rcinternationalschool.com

Saint John’s International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 13
Curriculum: British (Canadian available to children 15+ years)

Address
Viphavadi Road Soi 22
Ladprao, Bangkok, Thailand 10900
Telephone: +66 (2) 513-8575; 513-8590
Fax: +66 (2) 513-5273

Email: sjiadmin@stjohn.ac.th
Website: http://www.international.stjohn.ac.th

Saint Stephen’s International School Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 13
Curriculum: British

Address
998 Viphavadee Rangsit Rd.,
Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand 10900
Telephone: +66 (2) 513-0270
Fax: +66 (2) 930-3307, 513-8271

Email: principal@sis.edu
Website: http://www.sis.edu

Bangkok (Huay Kwang):

Prep International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (6 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: British and Montessori

Address
78 Suthisarn Rd.
Samsaenok, Huay-Kwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10310
Telephone: +66 (2) 274-7426
Fax: +66 (2) 274-8630

Email: info@prep.ac.th
Website: http://www.prep.ac.th

The Regents School Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
592 Pracha-Uthit Rd.
Huay Kwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10310
Telephone: +66 (2) 690-3777
Fax: +66 (2) 690-3778

Email: enquiry@regents.ac.th
Website: http://www.bangkok.regents.ac.th

Bangkok (Minburi/Bangkapi):

Bromsgrove International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
55 Mu 9 Suwinthawong Road
Minburi, Bangkok, Thailand 10510
Telephone: +66 (2) 989-4873, +66 (2) 989-4793
Fax: +66 (2) 989-4094

Bromsgrove Early Years School
344 Mu 12 Ramkamhaeng 164 Road
Minburi Bangkok 10510
+66 (2) 540-7122, 540-7122

Email: enquiry@bromsgrove.ac.th
Website: http://www.bromsgrove.ac.th

Traill International School
Grade Range: 1B to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
43 Soi 16 Ramkhamhaeng Road
Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok, Thailand 10240
Telephone: +66 (2) 718-8779
Fax: +66 (2) 718-8546

Email: admissions@traillschool.ac.th
Website: http://www.traillschool.ac.th

Bangkok (Nonthaburi/Pathumthani):

Global Indian International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: CBSE, Cambridge & International Baccalaureate

Address
39/39 Moo 1, Watchinwararam Pathumthani Sainai Rd.,
Bangkayang,, A. Muang Pathumthani, Bangkok, Thailand 12000
Telephone: +66 (2) 977-3739
Fax: +66 (2) 977-4100

Email: admissions@th.globalindianschool.org
Website: http://www.globalindian.org.sg/th

Saint Andrews International School Samakee
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 4 (Plans to add grades 5&6)
Curriculum: British

Address
43 Soi Tiwanond 48 Tiwanond Road
Amphur Muang, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11000
Telephone: +66 (2) 952-4003
Fax: +66 (2) 952-4002

Email: samakee@standrews-schools.com
Website: http://www.standrews-schools.com/

Bangkok (Sathorn):

Garden International School (Bangkok & Rayong)
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Bangkok Campus:
2/1 Yen Akart Soi 2, Yen Akart Road,
Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Tel: +66 (2) 249-1880, 240-1307
Fax: +66 (2) 249-1943

Email: marketing@gardenbangkok.com
Website: http://www.gardenrayong.com

International Pioneers School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
20 Soi Radjruam Charoen, (Soi Charoen Nakorn 14)
Charoen Nakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok, Thailand 10600
Telephone: +66 (2) 862-3030, 438-4741
Fax: +66 (2) 862-3029

Email: enquiry@internationalpioneersschool.com
Website: http://www.internationalpioneersschool.com

Saint Andrews International School Sathorn
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 8
Curriculum: British

Address
9 Sathorn Soi 4 North Sathorn Road
Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand 10500
Telephone: +66 (2) 632-1995
Fax: +66 (2) 632-1996

Email: sathorn@standrews-schools.com
Website: http://www.standrews-schools.com

Shrewsbury International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
1922 Chareon Krung Road
Wat Prayakrai, Bang Kholaem, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Telephone: +66 (2) 675-1888
Fax: +66 (2) 675-3606

Email: enquiries@shrewsbury.ac.th
Website: http://www.shrewsbury.ac.th

Bangkok (Suan Luang):

Ascot International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
Ramkamhaeng Soi 118
Sapansung, Bangkok, Thailand 10240
Telephone: +66 (2) 373-4400
Fax: +66 (2) 373-7800

Email: info@ascot.ac.th
Website: http://www.ascot.ac.th

Charter International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 8 (grade 9 starting Aug 2010)
Curriculum: British

Address
6 Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Road
Pravate, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: (0) 2726 8283-4
Fax: (0) 2726 8475

Email: charter@charter.ac.th
Website: http://www.charter.ac.th/

Heathfield International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
10/22 Moo 4 Sukhabiban 3 (Ramkhamhaeng)
Saphansung, Bangkok, Thailand 10240
Telephone: +66 (2) 372-2679, 372-2680
Fax: +66 (2) 372-2680

Email: contact@heathfield.in.th
Website: http://www.heathfield.in.th

Saint George’s International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 6
Curriculum: British

Address
70/2 Moo 6 Mooban Phasukhathai
Pattanakarn Soi 78, Prawet, Bangkok 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 722-2571
Fax: +66 (2) 722-2576

Email: info@st-georges-bangkok.com
Website: http://www.st-georges-bangkok.com

Bangkok (Sukhumvit):

Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School (Bangkok Prep)
Grade Range: Pre-K to 10 (Grades 11&12 to be added beginning Aug 2010)
Curriculum: British

Address
23 Sukhumvit Soi 53
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 260-7890
Fax: +66 (2) 662-5444

Email: hmsec@bkkprep.ac.th
Website: http://www.bkkprep.ac.th

Bangkok Patana School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
643 Lasalle Road (Sukhumvit 105)
Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand 10260
Telephone: +66 (2) 398-0200
Fax: +66 (2) 399-3179

Email: reception@patana.ac.th
Website: http://www.patana.ac.th

Harrow International School – Early Years Centre
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: British

Address
Early Years Centre, Ekamai
17 Ekamai Soi 4 (Pasana 2),
Sukhumvit 63 Road, Wattana, Bangkok 10110

Email: his@harrowschool.ac.th
Website: http://www.harrowschool.ac.th/earlyyears

IPC International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
313 Sukhumvit Soi 31
Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-8105, +66 (1) 318-9006
Fax: +66 (2) 662-2721
Website: http://www.ipcthai.com/

Nursery Branch
58/2 Sukhumvit Soi 31 sub soi 4
Bangkok, Thailand 10110

Email: info@ipcthai.com
Website: http://www.ipcthai123.com

Kid’s Academy International Pre-School
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: British

Address
52/1-2 Ekamai Soi 2 Sukhumvit 63
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 714-3636 or +66 (2) 714-3737
Fax: +66 (2) 174-1212

Email: kids_academy@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.kidsacademy.ac.th

Ladybird International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 5 years)
Curriculum: American and British

Address
21 Soi Promsri 2 Sukhumvit 49/13
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 382-3338, 382-3339
Fax: +66 (2) 712-5499

Email: ladybird@teacher.com
Website: http://www.ladybird.ac.th/

Modern International School Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 10
Curriculum: British

Address
125 – 135 Soi Phobmitr Sukhumvit 39 Rd.
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-8216, 258-8222
Fax: +66 (2) 258-8219

Email: info@misb.ac.th
Website: http://www.misb.ac.th

Saint Andrews International School Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
9 Soi Pridi Banomyong 20
Sukhumvit Soi 71, Prakanong, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 381-2387, 381-2388
Fax: +66 (2) 391-5227

Email: info@standrews.ac.th
Website: http://www.standrews.ac.th

Saint Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 7
Curriculum: British

Address
7 Sukhumvit 107 Road
Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand 10260
Telephone: +66 (2) 393-3883
Fax: +66 (2) 393-3925

Email: sukhumvit@standrews-schools.com
Website: http://www.standrews-schools.com

The First Steps International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (2 years to 6 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
8 Soi 43 (Sangmukda) Sukhumvit Rd.
Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-7366
Fax: +66 (2) 258-7347

Email: firststep@access.inet.co.th
Website: http://www.thefirststeps.ac.th

Topsy Turvy International School
a.k.a The British School of Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 6
Curriculum: British

Address
36-36/1 Sukhumvit Soi 4 Soi Nana
Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 656-8224, 656-9961,656-7734
Fax: +66 (2) 656-7736

Email: info@bsbangkok.ac
Website: http://www.topsyturvy.ac.th/

Chiang Mai:

Lanna International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American & British

Address
300 Grandview Moo 1, Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road
A. Muang , Chiang Mai, Thailand 50100
Telephone: +66 (53) 806-230
Fax: +66 (53) 271-159

Email: lannaist@loxinfo.co.th
Website: http://www.lannaist.ac.th

Chonburi (Pattaya):

International School of Pattaya
Grade Range: K to Year 13
Curriculum: British

Address
383 Moo 6, Sukhumvit Road
Pattaya City, Chonburi, Thailand 20150
Telephone : +66 (38) 726-457
Fax : +66 (38) 726-459

Email: ISP@loxinfo.co.th
Website(s): http://www.isp.th.edu/ and http://www.isppataya.com/index.htm

The Regents School Pattaya
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
33/3 Moo 1
Pong, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150
Telephone: +66 (38) 418 777
Fax: +66 (38) 418 448

Email: enquiry@regents.ac.th
Website: http://www.pattaya.regents.ac.th

Koh Samui:

Bluewater International School
Grade Range: K to Year 13
Curriculum: British

Address
141/21 Moo 6
Bophu, Koh Samu, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320

School secretary
Telephone: +66 (77) 484-548
Email: secretary@bluewatersamui.com

Headmaster
Telephone: +66 (77) 245-559
Email: headmaster@bluewatersamui.com

Website: http://bluewatersamui.com/index.html

Samui Centre of Learning
Grade Range: Pre-K to 10
Curriculum: British

Address
206/36 Moo 4, Maret,
Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84310
Tel: (+66) 077-418-789
Fax: (+66) 077-458-576

Email: emma@samuicentreoflearning.com
Website: http://www.samuicentreoflearning.com

Nakorn Ratchasima:

Saint Stephen’s International School Khao Yai
Grade Range: Year 1 to Year 13
Curriculum: British

Address
49/1-3 Moo 4 Thanarat Road
Tambol Nongnamdaeng
Amphur Pak-Chong, Nakorn Ratchasima, Thailand 30130
Telephone: +66 (4) 432-8334, +66 (2) 513-0270
Fax: +66 (4) 436-5019 or +66 (2) 930-3307

Email: School_Office_KY@sis.edu
Website: http://www.sis.edu

Phuket:

British International School Phuket
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
59 Moo 2 Thepkasattri Road
Koh Kaew, Muang, Phuket, Thailand 83000
Telephone: Phuket +66 (76) 238-711; Bangkok Marketing Office +66 (2) 636-8991
Fax: Phuket +66 (76) 238-750; Bangkok +66 (2) 636-8992

Email: info@bcis.ac.th
Website: http://www.bcis.ac.th/

Rayong:

Garden International School (Bangkok & Rayong)
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Rayong Address
188/24 Moo 4 Pala-Ban Chang Rd
Amphur Ban Chang, Rayong, Thailand 21130
Telephone: +66 (38) 880-360
Fax: +66 (38) 630-735

Email: marketing@gardenrayong.com
Website: http://www.gardenrayong.com

Saint Andrews International School Rayong
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
23 Moo 7
Banchang-Makham Rd (route 3376)
Rayong , Thailand 21330
Telephone: +66 (38) 893-716
Fax: +66 (38) 893-720

Email: rayong@standrews-schools.com
Website: http://www.standrews-schools.com

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American Curriculum International schools are well represented in Bangkok and Thailand. Here is a list of over 30 International Schools in Thailand that teach using the American curriculum. If you know of others that should be included please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Additional helpful posts:
Complete List of International Schools in Thailand
British Curriculum Schools
International Baccalaureate Schools
Singapore Curriculum Schools
Pre-K and Kindergarten Only

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Bangkok:

Bangkok Advent School
Grade Range: K to 8
Curriculum: American

Address
15/112-113 Soi Vibhavadi 56 (Sri Chan)
Taladbangkhen Laksi Bangkok, Thailand 10210
Telephone: +66 (2) 956-4250
Fax: +66 (2) 956-4253

Email: info@adventbkk.ac.th
Website: http://www.adventbkk.ac.th/index.html

Keera-Pat International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American (California)

Address
58 Moo 9 Soi Yooyen
Ramintra 34, Bangkok, Thailand 10220
Telephone: +66 (2) 943-7790
Fax: +66 (2) 943-8180

Email: info@keera-pat.com
Website: http://www.keerapat.ac.th/

Kevalee International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
90 Soi Hatairaj 37 Hatairaj Road
Klongsamwa, Bangkok, Thailand 10510
Telephone: +66 (2) 906-6427
Fax: +66 (2) 906-6417

Email: admin@kevalee.ac.th
Website: http://www.kevalee.ac.th

New Sathorn International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American and British

Address
289/2, 289/5 Soi Naradhiwas Rajanakharindra 24
Naradhiwas Rajanakarindra Rd, Chongnonsri
Yannawa, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Telephone: 66 (2) 672-2100, 672-2101
Fax: 66 (2) 672-2102

Email: info@newsathorn.com
Website: http://www.newsathorn.com

Bangkok (Minburi/Bangkapi):

Bangkok Grace International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
79/3-12 Soi 112 Lardphrao Road
Wangthonglang, Bangkok, Thailand 10310
Telephone: +66 (2) 539-4516, 539-4517, 539-4518
Fax:+66 (2)530-6117

Email: grace.ac.th@gmail.com
Website: http://www.grace.ac.th/

Niva International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
2537 Ladprao Soi 101
Klongchan, Bangkok, Thailand 10240
Telephone: +66 (2) 948 4605
Fax: +66 (2) 948 4211, 948 4822

Email: nisniva@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.niva-is.net/news.php

Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
1 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 119
Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok, Thailand 10240
Telephone: +66 (2) 370-0316, 370-0317
Fax: +66 (2) 370-0793

Email: info@rais.ac.th
Website: http://www.rais.ac.th

Redeemer International School Thailand
Grade Range: 1 to 12 (no kindergarten)
Curriculum: American

Address
42/2 Moo 4 Ramkhamhaeng 164
Minburi, Bangkok, Thailand 10510
Telephone: +66 (2) 916-6257
Fax: +66 (2) 916-6279

Email: info@rism.ac.th
Website: http://www.rist.ac.th

Ruamrudee International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
6 Ramkhamhaeng 184
Minburi, Bangkok, Thailand 10510
Telephone: +66 (2) 518-0320
Fax: +66 (2) 518-0334

Email: info@rism.ac.th
Website: http://www.rism.ac.th

Bangkok (Nonthaburi/Pathumthani):

International School Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
39/7 Soi Nichada Thani Samakee Road
Pakkret, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11120
Telephone: +66 (2) 963-5800
Fax: +66 (2) 583-5432

Email: register@isb.ac.th
Website: http://www.isb.ac.th

Rose Marie Academy
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
39/6 Soi Nichada Thani
Pakkret, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11120
Telephone: +66 (2) 960-3663
Fax: +66 (2) 960-3664

Email: http://www.rose-marie.ac.th/EmploymentOpportunities
Website: http://www.rose-marie.ac.th/node/1

Siam International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
55/5 Moo 1, Klong 3 Rangsit-Nakornnayok Rd.
T.Bungyeetho, A. Thanyaburi, Pathumthani, Thailand 12130
Telephone: +66 (2) 991-6628, 991-6629
Fax: +66 (2) 991-6689

Email: info@siamschool.ac.th
Website: http://www.siamschool.ac.th

Bangkok (Samut Prakarn):

The American School of Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
Bangna Campus
900 Moo 3 Bangna-Trad Km.15
Bangplee, Samutprakarn, Thailand 10540
Tel: +66 (2) 312-5660-2, 312-5799
Fax: +66 (2) 312-5797

Email: info@asb.th.edu
Website: http://www.asb.th.edu/

Nantawan Trilingual School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 7
Curriculum: American

Address
Nantawan Trilingual School
4/5 Moo 5 Soi Wadnamdaeng Srinakarin Rd.
Bangkeaw, Bangplee, Samutprakarn, Thailand 10540
Tel : +66 (2) 753-6436, 753-6839
Fax : +66 (2) 710-2156

Email : tracy@nantawan.ac.th
Website : http://www.nantawan.ac.th

Thai-Chinese International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
101/177 Prasertsin Road
Bangplee Yai, Bangplee, Samut Prakarn, Thailand 10540
Telephone: +66 (2) 751-1201
Fax: +66 (2) 751-1210

Email: registrar@tcis.ac.th
Website: http://www.tcis.ac.th

Bangkok (Sathorn):

International Community School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
1225 The Parkland Road
Khwaeng Bangna, Khet Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand 10260
Telephone: +66 (2) 338-0777
Fax: +66 (2) 338-0778

Email: info@icsbangkok.com
Website: http://www.icsbangkok.com/

Bangkok (Suan Luang):

Bangkok Christian International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
53 Patanakan Soi 44
Suanluang, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 322-1979
Fax: +66 (2) 322-1978

Email: info@bis.ac.th
Website: http://www.bis.ac.th

Pan Asia International School
Grade Range: K to 9
Curriculum: American

Address
100 Moo 3 Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Street
Soi 67 Kwang Dokmai
Pravet, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 726-6273, 726-6274
Fax: +66 (2) 726-6341

Email: info@pais.ac.th
Website: http://www.pais.ac.th

Talents International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: Seventh Day Adventist

Address
201/32 Pattanakarn Road Soi 76
Praves, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 722-2420, 322-6300
Fax: +66 (2) 321-6997

Email: director@talents-preschool.com
Website: http://www.talents-preschool.com

Bangkok (Sukhumvit):

The American School of Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
Sukhumvit Campus
59-59/1 Sukhumvit 49-3
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 620-8600, 258-3931
Fax: +66 (2) 261-0330

Email: info@asb.th.edu
Website: http://www.asb.th.edu/

Ekamai International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
57 Soi Pridi Banomyong 31
Sukhumvit 63, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 391-3593
Fax: +66 (2) 381-4622

Email: info@eis.ac.th
Website: http://www.eis.ac.th

Ladybird International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 5 years)
Curriculum: American and British

Address
21 Soi Promsri 2 Sukhumvit 49/13
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 382-3338, 382-3339
Fax: +66 (2) 712-5499

Email: ladybird@teacher.com
Website: http://www.ladybird.ac.th/

Seeh Phinong International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (2 years to 6 years)
Curriculum: American Creative Curriculum

Address
95 Soi Thonglor 17 Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 55
Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 381-9360, 391-2648
Fax: +66 (2) 391-3654

Email: info@spn.ac.th
Website: http://spn.ac.th

Trinity International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
30 Sukhumvit 36 Lane 2
Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 661-3993
Fax: +66 (2) 661-3992

Email: contact@trinity.ac.th
Website: http://www.trinity.ac.th/

Wells International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Addresses
Phrom Phong Campus (Pre-K & K)
22/1 Sukhumvit 47
Wattana, Bangkok , Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-7208, 204-1096
Fax: +66 (2) 662-6259
Email: kindergarten@wells-school.com

On Nut Campus
2209 Sukhumvit Road
Prakhanong, Bangkok, Thailand 10260
Telephone: +66 (2) 730-3366
Fax: +66 (2) 760-3118
Email: wells85@wells-school.com

Thong Lor Campus
6 Sukhumvit Soi 51
Klongton-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 662-5980
Fax: +66 (2) 662-5983
Email: wells51@wells-school.com

Website: http://www.wells-school.com

Chiang Mai:

American Pacific International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
158/1 Hangdong-Samoeng Road
Moo 3, Banpong, Hangdong, Chiangmai, Thailand 50230
Telephone: +66 (0) 53 365-303, +66 (0) 53 365-305
Fax: +66 (0) 53 365-304

American Pacific International School (Kindergarten)
178/9 World Club Land
Hangdong Road, Chiangmai, Thailand 50230
Tel: 053-131232

Email: admissions@apis.ac.th
Website: http://www.apis.ac.th/

Chiang Mai International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
P.O. Box 38 13 Chetupon Road
Chiang Mai, Thailand 50000
Telephone: +66 (53) 242-027, 306152
Fax: +66 (53) 242-455

Email: info@cmis.ac.th
Website: http://www.cmis.ac.th/

Grace International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American (Christian Bible focused)

Address
178/832 M. 7 Chiang Mai-Hod Road KM 10
A. Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50230
Telephone: +66 (53) 131-175
Fax: +66 (53) 131-179

Email: recruit@gisthailand.org
Website: http://www.gisthailand.org

Lanna International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American & British

Address
300 Grandview Moo 1, Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road
A. Muang , Chiang Mai, Thailand 50100
Telephone: +66 (53) 806-230
Fax: +66 (53) 271-159

Email: lannaist@loxinfo.co.th
Website: http://www.lannaist.ac.th

Nakorn Payap International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
240 Moo 6 T. San Phi Sua
A. Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50300
Telephone: +66 (53) 110-680
Fax: +66 (53) 110-687

Email: info@nis.ac.th
Website: http://www.nis.ac.th/

Chonburi (Pattaya):

International School Eastern Seaboard
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
P.O. Box 6
Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150
Telephone: +66 (38) 345-556
Fax: +66 (38) 345-156

Email: ise@loxinfo.co.th
Website: http://www.ise.ac.th

Saraburi:

Adventist International Mission School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 9
Curriculum: American

Address
195 Moo 3 (P.O.Box 10)
Muaklek, Saraburi 18180 Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0) 36-720-675
Fax: +66 (0) 36-720-675

Email: info@aims.ac.th
Website: http://www.aims.ac.th

Saint John Mary International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
131 Moo 1 Phaholyotin Road
Nongyao, Muang Saraburi, Thailand 18000
Telephone: +66 (36) 218-600
Fax: +66 (36) 225-445

Email: info@sjmis.ac.th
Website: http://www.sjmis.ac.th/

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While American and British Curriculum are very prevalent in Thailand there are also some good International Schools that teach using the Singapore National Education Curriculum. These schools all teach a bi-lingual curriculum to ensure that students are fluent in both English and Chinese.

Additional helpful posts:
Complete List of International Schools in Thailand
American Curriculum Schools
British Curriculum Schools
International Baccalaureate Schools
Pre-K and Kindergarten Only

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Bangkok (Samut Prakarn):

Singapore International School Srinakarin
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (2 years to 6 years)
Curriculum: Singapore

Address
1000 Moo.5 Srinakarin Rd.,
Sumrong-Nua,, Muang, Samutprakarn, Thailand 10270
Telephone: +66 (2) 710-5900, 710-5901
Fax: +66 (2) 710-5700

Email: info@siss.ac.th
Website: http://www.siss.ac.th

Bangkok (Sukhumvit):

Anglo Singapore International School
Grade Range: K to 8
Curriculum: Singapore

Address
341 Sukhumvit 31
Klongton, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 662-3105, 662-3106
Fax: +66 (2) 662-3107

Email: admin@anglosingapore.ac.th
Website: http://www.anglosingapore.ac.th

Singapore International School of Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: Singapore

Address
154 Soi Ekamai 14 Sukhumvit 63
Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 714-4097
Fax: +66 (2) 391-6017

Email: info@sisb.ac.th
Website: http://www.sisb.ac.th

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David Carradine, the noted star of the television series “Kung Fu” and the movie “Kill Bill” was found dead in Bangkok early Thursday morning.

Mr. Carradine, 72, was in Bangkok shooting his latest movie “Stretch” when his death occurred. Thai police are calling the death a suicide, however investigations are still ongoing. It seems that Mr. Carradine was found by a maid in room 352 of the Park Nai Lert Hotel on Wireless Road at approximentally 10am Thursday morning. He was described as half naked and was in the wardrobe with rope around his neck and body.

Police have said that he was dead for less than 12 hours and there was no sign of forced entry to the room or any sign of assault or fighting in the room.

His personal manager, Chuck Binder, told BBC that the news was “shocking”, adding: “He was full of life, always wanting to work… a great person.”

The star was best known for his role as the half Chinese Shaolin monk Kwai Chang Caine in the 1970s TV series Kung Fu. This role earned Carradine both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. He also starred in Martin Scorsese’s “Boxcar Bertha” in 1972, portrayed folksinger Woody Guthrie in “Bound for Glory” in 1976, acted in Ingmar Bergman’s “The Serpent’s Egg” in 1977 and co-starred with half brothers Keith Carradine and Robert Carradine in the 1980 western “The Long Riders”.

Carradine was part of an acting dynasty which included his father, John Carradine, and brothers Bruce, Keith and Robert.

Carradine was an accomplished composer, musician, musical performer and songwriter. According to his official website, he was also a sculptor and a painter.

He is survived by his wife, Annie Bierman, and three children including actresses Calista and Kansas.

Persoanlly I remember watching the “Kung Fu”, series as a child and David Carradine was nothing short of wonderful in the role. It was that show that first gave me my interest in Asian cultures and it remains an iconic role that lives in the memory of many Americans from my generation. David Carradine will be missed by many.

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It seems that a rural high school in Thailand may start a an economic boom for signmakers around the world. Just see the photo to see what I mean. Don’t know what it is? [...]

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It has been (too) long since I updated my last post in Thailandmusings.com, and I think everyone probably wonders why Golf hasn’t posted her recipe anymore. “Where is Golf?”. [...]

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