Pattaya…. city of many faces
by Kathleen Pokrud, President of Hong Kong Ladies’ Group in ThailandPhotographs by Teresa Biesty Pattaya on the East of the Gulf of Thailand remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. I have lost count how many times I have visited the beach resort since my arrival of Thailand 30 years ago. Be it […]
H.E. Mrs. Orna Sagiv Ambassador of Israel to Thailand
In July last year, H.E. Mrs. Orna Sagiv arrived in Phuket for 14 day quarantine and immediately resumed the duty as the Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Israel. Since then, she has received the permission from the Palace to assume the position as Ambassador, and is currently waiting to present her credentials to […]
Commemorating “International Women’s Day”
In the frame of “The Month of Francophonie” and commemorating “International Women’s Day”, the Embassy of Kosovo hosted on March 9th an evening of music, cinema, and cuisine at the Peninsula Hotel. The audience was first delighted by an elegant welcome tea and conversation, followed by a piano recital with the works of French, Kosovar […]
Malaysia Truly Asia – Food Haven
Story by Kathleen Pokrud Photo by The Embassy of Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia Foreword by Dato’ Jojie SamuelAmbassador of Malaysia to Thailand Once again, I would like to thank Ms. Kathleen for her initiative to help us to promote Malaysian culinary. Previously, an article about Peranakan food in Malaysia was published in Expat Life in […]
H.E. Mr. Jose Borges dos Santos Junior, The Brazilian Ambassador to Thailand
In September last year, H.E. Mr. Jose Borges dos Santos Junior, Ambassador of the Embassy of Brazil to the Kingdom of Thailand arrived in Bangkok. Ambassador Jose presented his credentials to the King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua in November 2021. In addition to Thailand, he is also Ambassador to Cambodia and Laos. At the beautiful […]
Chanthaburi: A hidden gem in Thailand
by Kathleen Pokrud, President of Hong Kong Ladies’ Group in ThailandPhotos by Jenny ChanPhotos of Chanbthaburi Gems Festival by event organizer Chanthaburi is famous as an important source of gemstones, especially rubies and sapphires. It is located on the east of Thailand. The province is popular with local tourists for its plentiful tropical fruits like […]
Alien wives: Tips to survive cultural shock for “brides from abroad”
After I officially married and moved to Thailand in June 1991, I recall my first impression upon arrival to Bangkok. Noticing the immigration channel for non-Thai that I had to take, I vividly remembered it said “Aliens”. Then, I thought about my new status, “an Alien wife?” Many “brides from abroad” who are foreigners marrying […]
Chinese Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a Chinese traditional festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the Lunar calendar, which falls on the full moon and marks the end of Chinese New Year festivities and celebrations. It is considered as one of the romantic Chinese festivals, which often refers to Chinese Valentine’s Day. Kathleen Pokrud, President of […]
“Hong Kong Ladies’ Group Chinese New Year Luncheon”
Chinese New Year is celebrated globally around the world. Hong Kong Ladies’ Group hosted a luncheon to welcome The Year of The Tiger at Thai Scala Shark’s Fin Restaurant in Siam Paragon. Members came in beautiful Chinese festive outfits such as “cheungsams”. Everyone was given red packets of “lucky money” and long-stem bamboos which signifies […]
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: A Culinary Story
Story by Kathleen Pokrud Photo by Jenny Chan Foreword I was delighted when I heard that Kathleen intended to publish an article about Luxembourgish cuisine. Is there a better way to present a country or fall in love with a nation than through gastronomy? We are what we eat and the soul of a nation […]