Month: January 2016

Malaysia 

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

January 31, 2016January 31, 2016 Notyourtypicaltourist 0 Comment 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 2 Comments 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 0 Comment 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 0 Comment 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 0 Comment 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 0 Comment 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 1 Comment 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 0 Comment 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 2 Comments 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 0 Comment 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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