Month: January 2016

Malaysia 

Herbal salt-baked chicken, one of mom’s all-time favorite 

January 31, 2016January 31, 2016 Notyourtypicaltourist Herbal salt baked chicken, Yim kuk kai, 材盐鸡

Herbal salt-baked chicken, also known as ‘yim kuk kai’ (材盐鸡) in Cantonese, is a chicken baked in a heap of

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Thailand 

3 Handy Tips for Buying CP Le Pan Banana Cake

January 31, 2016January 31, 2016 Notyourtypicaltourist CP Banana Buying Tips, CP Le Pan Banana where to buy

I lugged home 34 pieces of banana cakes, and it’s still not enough to be shared with my banana cake-lover

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Thailand 

New Airport LimoBus Express To Khao San and Lumpini

January 31, 2016January 31, 2016 Notyourtypicaltourist Airport LimoBus Express Don Mueang International Airport to Khao San and Lumpini, Transportation Don Mueang International Airport to Khao San Road KSR

I chanced upon the new LimoBus service at Don Mueang International Airport, and a staff told bf that the bus has

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Thailand 

A Disappointing Suan Lum Night Bazaar At Ratchada

January 30, 2016May 16, 2016 Notyourtypicaltourist Champion Sports Bar Ratchada, Suan Lum Night Bazaar Ratchada

Uncertain of what to make of the new Suan Lum Night Bazaar at Ratchada. It’s a market that we have

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Thailand 

Watch Out For The Biggest Elephant In Bangkok!

January 30, 2016January 30, 2016 Notyourtypicaltourist Elephant Tower ตึกช้าง

Elephant Tower (ตึกช้าง), a building that never fails to bring a smile to my face, every time I pass by

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Thailand 

Meet Khao Soi, Curry Laksa’s Cousin

January 29, 2016January 29, 2016 Notyourtypicaltourist Khao soi, Ran Tit Nuea ร้าน ทิศเหนือ, Thailand Northern Curry Noodle, Union Mall Food

Khao Soi (ข้าวซอย), is the closest Thai noodle that I can find, similar to our Malaysia’s Curry Laksa. Not the same,

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Thailand 

Stop Disrespecting Buddha

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 Notyourtypicaltourist 5000s org, Knowing Buddha, Respect Buddha images

I admit that I am not a religious person. A lot has to do with my upbringing, but that’s not

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Thailand 

What To Expect At Condo Annual General Meeting In Bangkok

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 Notyourtypicaltourist Bangkok condominium Annual General Meeting AGM

It was my first time attending a condo Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bangkok. Predominantly locals at the meeting. No surprise

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Thailand 

Mouthwatering Wagyu Beef On A Hot Stone

January 27, 2016February 17, 2016 Notyourtypicaltourist Hot Stone Wagyu Beef Bangkok, Mercury Ville Restaurant, Wagyu Kamada Mercury Ville

Thin slices of wagyu (which means Japanese beef) cooked on a hot stone, what is there not to like?    

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Thailand 

How To Wish Thai A Happy Chinese New Year?

January 27, 2016January 27, 2017 Notyourtypicaltourist Chinese New Year greetings in Thailand, Xin Jia Yu Yi Xin Nin Hua Xai, ซินเจียยู่อี่ ซินนี่ฮวดไช้

I still remember the first time I heard this phrase: Xin Jia Yu Yi Xin Ni Hua Xai.   Huh?! What?!

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