The Amateur Traveler talks to Eric about his recent trip to Thailand. Learn about the Royal Palace, Temples, water taxies, an elephant park, the Chiang Mia Flower Festival and Parade, and attending a Thai Cooking School.
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5 Responses to “Thailand - Episode 129”
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March 18th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
A comment on episode 129, the Thailand trip. I’d recommend Eric read “Thailand’s Boom and Bust” by Pasuk Phongpaichit and Chris Baker. Not to try and stir anything as I’m glad to hear of your trip to Thailand [and I am envious since I've never been international] but this book will explain to you if you don’t already know, the reason for ALL those malls in Bangkok.
The book is a good read, I’m studying Thailand in this last bit of my International Development class in University and I’d recommend it regardless of whether or not you’ve traveled to Thailand, it is quite an eye opener.
Great podcasts, I can’t wait for the next one!
Thanks,
-Shelly in Canada
March 18th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Hi Chris,
yes I think it would be good to have more travel stories for trips inside the USA. Since I’m leaving at the West coast (bay area) I’d prefer to learn about the states and cities at the East coast.
Cheers.
Stefan
March 22nd, 2008 at 9:52 am
Great episode on Thailand. Had never considered traveling there but now I want to go! So far as more shows about travel in the US my vote is for some but I prefer to keep the majority about international travel. Thanks Chris and keep up the great work!
March 23rd, 2008 at 9:13 am
Hi. If you are interested in cooking Thai food try
http://www.thaifoodtonight.com
It’s got about 30 recipes each one with a cooking video to go along
Good if you like to try cooking Thai food at home
Cheers
April 24th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Hi Chris.
Great epsisode about Thailand. I am Thai from Thailand. It is wonderful and interesting to know how foreign tourists feel about Thailand and Thai people. Eric did point out many truths about Thailand, affordable and fun.
Thanks.
Somchai.