Surviving Thailand 101

If you want to offend somebody in Thai. Call them a dog. A buffalo. Or a monitor lizard. Notice the similarities? They are all animals! This episode will decode Thai swear words and explain why Thai people use ‘animals’ to offend somebody.

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This episode is aimed to ease you guys into the world of Thai names, last names and nicknames, so you don’t become wide eyed when you come across somebody called Poo, Porn, Tank, Som, Porshe or Benz, yes, like the car.

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Toads, termites, centipedes and ants are becoming way too common and normal of annoying types of house pests that you can find just well, anywhere.

This episode of Surviving Thailand 101 will be giving you a low down about Thailand’s DISRUPTIVE house pests that no one, absolutely no one tells you about.

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Perhaps one of the most divisive fruits to ever existed on the planet is, no other than durian. It is loved by so many, but also at the same time, hated by plenty.

Some say durians smell like caramel custard, some say it smells like socks and onions. This episode of ST 101 will be unlocking that nagging curiosity of why Durian is indeed the KING OF FRUITS.

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Forget Thai silk, Chiang Mai wooden carved key chains and chopsticks. This episode of Surviving Thailand 101 will unveiling some of the common and super popular souvenirs that Thai people buy when in Chiang Mai!

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Why do Thais love the smelly Pla Ra? We put it in our soups and salads and use it to dip our blanched vegetables.

Pla Ra, Pla Daek, or the fermented fish is an acquired taste.

It’s hard to like something that smells downright awful right? This episode of Surviving Thailand will be explaining the deal with Pla Ra and enlighten you on why it’s important to Thai Northeastern cuisine

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With only a one hour lunch break, what do Thais have for lunch? Surviving Thailand 101 is here to show you how to eat lunch like a local, by breaking down some of the common Thai lunches. Also, we are going to make life easier by listing some of the must know phrases to help you order Thai lunches like a pro!

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What’s in the pinky milk drink…is it strawberry milk? And what is up with putting a lot of condensed milk, evaporated milk and sugar in the teas?

What on earth are those milky green, brown and orange drinks? This episode breaks down the top five exotic street drinks that Thai locals love, and surprise, it’s not Cha Yen or Thai ice tea.

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Forget the fried scorpions, silkworms and locusts. This episode of Surviving Thailand 101 will be breaking down bizarre Thai dishes guaranteed to make you cringe!!!

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If you are feeling under the weather and you need some tasty soups to clear those blocked nasal passages, Surviving Thailand 101 is here to recommend the legendary soups to try besides your average curries and Tom Yum Goongs

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