I'm Sébastien H. Brousseau, a Canadian who moved to Thailand in 2004 and never quite left. Twenty-two years later I spend my time on long road trips through places most foreigners miss, eating things I can't always name, and writing it all down in English and French.
This blog is where those journeys live: travel notes from Isaan to the islands, food finds from Phetchaburi to Roi-Et, and the occasional opinion from someone who has watched Thailand change across two decades from a front-row seat.
I'm also a lawyer. For legal work (wills, property, company set-up, divorce), visit ThaiLawOnline.com, my Thai law firm serving expats in English and French since 2004.
Adventures in Nepal: Why This Country Stays With You There are destinations you visit, enjoy, and leave behind. And then there are places that alter something in you – that stay with you long after you return to ordinary life. For me, Nepal is firmly in the second category. I have made the journey to…
After many years living in Nakhon Ratchasima, I have eaten at hundreds of restaurants in the city. Korat has a remarkable food scene, from outstanding street food to modern fusion, but if someone asks me where to go for the best traditional Thai food in a beautiful setting, I always say the same name: Ton…
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Discover the unique world of amulets and religious items at the market near Ya Mo statue in Korat. Find out how these objects bring luck and protection! #AmuletsMarket #Korat #ReligiousItems
The Maha Viravong National Museum, set inside Wat Sutthajinda temple compound, Korat. The Maha Viravong National Museum (Thai: พิพิธภัณฑ์มหาวีรวงศ์) is located inside the compound of Wat Sutthajinda, in Muang district, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat). It sits in front of Klang Plaza 2, near the Pizza Company restaurant, right in the heart of the city, about 300…
Written by Sebastien H. Brousseau in 2022. (Aftermath will be another article!) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianbrousseau/ Monkey bar is probably the most popular expats place in Korat. It’s located in front of the old “Sri Pattana Hotel” (now closed) on Suranaree road. Stuart (English) and Wayne (American) will welcome you with good music and excellent food. Monkey Bar…
About a 2 years ago, Takeshi gold opened beside Fat Boy Tavern. I went with the staff for Christmas 2021 and I was really impressed : That is quality and not the traditional buffet. We picked the most expensive one (not sure, I think it was 699 baht) and it’s all you can eat for…
Update, July 2026 : Mein Licht has moved! It now operates as Mein Licht Fusion & Bar at a new address — here is the new location on Google Maps. The old directions below no longer apply. A Mexican restaurant with a German name in Korat: Mein Licht started out hidden in old army barracks,…
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(written around December 2022) by Sebastien H. Brousseau. Trekking in Nepal. That’s what I wanted to do when I first left Thailand in October 2022. Maybe I lived too long in Isaan. I felt like I needed some fresh air. I spent 3 months in Nepal and I really enjoyed the country, especially Pokhara. I…