I had started pulling the invasive creeper out by fistfuls before I even saw them: small cucumber-like fruits hiding behind…
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Marike van Breugel

Marike van Breugel
Entrepreneur, solo mama of a Thai daughter and living in Thailand almost 17 years, Marike shares her view of Thai life through her lens as owner of a Thai natural products company, Pure Thai Naturals. Passionate about organic, fair trade and cruelty free, Marike is probably more integrated than most, and speaks more than passable Thai language. Bridging cultures and understanding the natural Thai world makes daily life full of meaning, an enables a graciousness and enjoyment of the culture that enriches expat life.