All About Thailand

Welcome back to All About Thailand. It's wonderful to have you with us again today.

Thailand is a country full of warmth, beauty, and fascinating stories. From its proud history and rich culture to the simple joys of travelling through its towns and countryside, there is always something special to discover. Whether you dream of visiting one day, have been many times before, or simply love learning more about this beautiful corner of the world, we are so glad you are here with us.

So sit back, relax, and let's begin.

Hello and welcome to All About Thailand. My name is Mike.

Today, we're exploring one of Thailand's most exciting and unusual sports: sepak takraw! Imagine volleyball, but instead of using your hands, you use your feet, knees, chest and head to send a ball flying over the net.

It's a spectacular sport that demands incredible agility, balance, timing and teamwork. But it's more than just a game; it's part of the sporting culture enjoyed across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

So sit back, relax, and join me as we discover the skills, excitement and traditions behind this fascinating Thai sport.

"Welcome to All About Thailand — wherever you are listening to us in the world, we're so glad you've joined us. Sit back, relax, and make yourself comfortable. Whatever you're drinking, whatever your tipple is — you're right here with us.

Today we're taking you on a journey into the heart of Muay Thai — the ancient martial art known as the Art of Eight Limbs. We'll look beyond the ring lights to explore its centuries of history, the deep traditions that guide it, what daily life is really like inside a training camp, and the rich culture and spirit that makes this so much more than just a sport.

We hope you enjoy the episode — and we're so happy to have you along for the journey."

"Welcome back to All About Thailand, from Lonely Traveler Productions. We've explored Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and riverside towns along the Mekong — and today, it's our final Homestay Series episode. We're heading north to Ban Mae Lana, a tea village high in the mountains of Chiang Rai, where families welcome you like family. Sit back and come with us to the tea village in the clouds."

Hello, my name is Mike, and welcome to All About Thailand by Lonely Traveler Productions.

It’s so lovely to have you with me again — really is. Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable, go and grab yourself a drink — a nice cup of tea, a coffee, whatever you fancy — and let’s settle in together.

Today, I’m carrying on with our series all about homestays and in this episode, we’re talking about Pattaya.

Pattaya a name most people know, but there’s far more to this place than first meets the eye. And homestays? They show you that quieter, realer side — the one that feels like home, not just somewhere to visit. So come with me, and let’s take a closer look.

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Welcome to the All About Thailand Podcast 🇹🇭✨

I’m Mike so glad you’re here

This is the second part of our homestay series we spoke about Chiang Mai in our last episode and today we’re exploring Bangkok homestays

We’ll talk about how to find them that wonderful feeling when you first step inside the differences between here and up north the amazing people you’ll meet and all the special things to do right on your doorstep

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Come with us…

Today, we’re starting a new series looking at homestays around Thailand, and in this first episode, we’re heading north to Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai is famous for its temples, mountains, food and rich Lanna culture, but one of the best ways to experience the real Thailand is to step away from the usual hotels and spend some time staying with local people.

In this episode, we’ll look at what homestays in Chiang Mai are really like, what you can expect, and why staying with a Thai family can give you a very different experience from simply visiting as a tourist.

So, let’s take a look at homestays in Chiang Mai and discover another side of Thailand.

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Welcome to another All About Thailand – Special Edition. I’m Mike.

Today, we’re talking about something that really matters when visiting Thailand — respect.

We’ll look at Thai culture, traditions, temples, manners, clothing, and some of the simple things we can do to show respect to the Thai people and the country we’re visiting.

Because Thailand isn’t just somewhere we travel to — for a short time, it becomes our home away from home. And when you’re a guest in someone else’s home, respect goes a long way.

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Hello and welcome to All About Thailand. I'm Mike.

So, sit back, relax, and make yourself comfortable, because in today's episode we're going to talk about something that is quite difficult to put into words — why Thailand feels so different.

There is just something about Thailand. It's not simply the weather, the food or the places you visit. It's the atmosphere, the people, the culture, and the way of life.

And we're going to explore that by looking at three very different places — Bangkok, Pattaya and Chiang Mai.

So, let's take a little journey through those three destinations and explore what makes them different, what they have in common, and why, when you're in Thailand, it just feels different.

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Welcome back to All About Thailand! 🇹🇭

In this episode, we're looking at the do’s and don’ts of Thailand — from respecting Thai culture and traditions to understanding everyday etiquette.

Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to Thailand, there are plenty of useful tips, a few laughs, and perhaps one or two surprises along the way.

So, let's get started!

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