Catching Dinner

Rice farmer's wife with winning smile

Golfing in Thailand

Thai caddy (AKA: Candi with an I)

Discover Chiang Rai, Thailand

Not the larger and better known city of Chiang Mai, but Chiang Rai, in Northern Thailand deserves your attention. I am a retired USMC infantry officer and have seen more than a few interesting places, some of which I even liked. One of them is located in the Chilean Lake District in the Lake Villarrica … Continue reading Discover Chiang Rai, Thailand →

Marijuana Legal in Thailand

Yet another reason to invest in Thailand is the fact that it has just become the very first country in Southeast Asia to legalize medical marijuana. In addition to that wonderful news is (in case you have been living under a rock since the Vietnam War era) the not very well kept secret that the … Continue reading Marijuana Legal in Thailand →

Retiring overseas: Philippines or Thailand?

As my second visit to the Philippines draws to a close I have less doubt than before that I made the correct choice in choosing Thailand. There are so many things that one must consider when contemplating a retirement abroad. When I stacked up the pros & cons of these two countries Thailand got the … Continue reading Retiring overseas: Philippines or Thailand? →

Making ‘luk pra kob’ (translation: “herbal pressing sphere”) for Thai compress massage

They tell me that this practice began over 5,000 years ago. Whether or not the benefits are 'all that' I cannot say but I'll be damned if I don't always feel up to almost anything afterwards. And now you know why a Thai hot compress massage is a bit pricey. You really should treat yourself … Continue reading Making ‘luk pra kob’ (translation: “herbal pressing sphere”) for Thai compress massage →

Eve’s garden and coffee shop

I see vanilla orchids, tropical fruit trees, and a strawberry patch for children to get messy in. Wait a minute dude, isn't that Piper Nigrum growing all along that back wall as well?

International Living

Let's talk about why living in northern Thailand from late Oct/ early Nov through March/ mid-April may be the right move for you after you retire. You could even rent this 3 bed, 2 bath house or similar to this one for less than $1K per month, and that dear reader includes all utilities. Will … Continue reading International Living →