Becoming a Monk in Thailand

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TRANSCRIPT In Thailand, nearly 95% of the country’s population identifies as being Buddhist. Hardly a surprising statistic for anybody who has ever been to Thailand. With over 41,000 Buddhist temples in Thailand and countless shrines and monuments, it’s hard to miss Buddhism’s influence over daily life in Thailand. In Buddhism, there is a symbiotic relationship …

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Mahanakhon Sky Walk and Sky Bar Restaurant

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Mahanakhon Tower, also known as King Power Mahanakhon, is, by far, one of my favorite additions to the Bangkok skyline. It’s simply one of the most gorgeous pieces of architecture anywhere in the world. For my British friends out there, you might recognize the name King Power, as the name is on the stadium that …

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Just Wear A Mask

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No need to complain about masks during the COVID pandemic. Have some fun with it and lean into it.

Koh Chang is Open Again?

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We head down to the beautiful island of Koh Chang, Thailand and find it mostly deserted after the COVID-19 lock down was lifted. With no new tourist arrivals in months, hotels were open but empty, restaurants mostly closed, and nightlife all but non-existent. Obviously not a great situation for business owners and workers on the …

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