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.
Takka Floating Market: Traditional Thailand Without the Tourist Gloss Thailand’s floating markets have become iconic ? and many of the most famous ones, particularly near Bangkok, have become so thoroughly optimized for tourists that little remains of their original character. For visitors wanting the real thing ? a market where Thais actually sell to other…
Rules for Foreigners Buying Condominiums in Thailand Buying a condominium is the most straightforward path for foreign nationals who want to own real estate in Thailand in their own name. Unlike land and houses, condominiums can be legally owned by foreigners under the Condominium Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and its subsequent amendments. However, there are…
A visit to Korat offers more than just historical sites and local markets; it also holds hidden corners with tales of the night. One such place is a discreet brothel, colloquially known due to its distinctively pink walls, hence the local name “Si Chompu,” meaning ‘pink’ in Thai. This place is near the lively Utopia…
A place to try. There is a new restaurant in Korat called Jungle Jungle. It’s not easy to find but follow Google Map, it’s kind of opposite Home Pro on the bypass road, in a small street. The owner is Jeang and the food combines fusion, foreign and Thai style. We recommend the signature dishes….
Staying Healthy in Thailand: A Practical Guide for Expats Thailand is a wonderful country to live in or visit, but staying healthy requires some awareness and preparation – especially for newcomers. The good news is that Thailand has excellent healthcare infrastructure, particularly in Bangkok and major cities. With a few sensible precautions, most expatriates live…
Koh Phi Phi — Thailand’s Most Beautiful Island I have been to Koh Phi Phi twice, and both times the approach by boat does the same thing to you: the limestone cliffs rise straight out of flat water, the jungle clings to vertical rock faces, and the two bays of Phi Phi Don open up…
THAO SURANAREE CULT Thao Suranaree (1771-1852), également connu sous le nom Khun Ying Mo ou, prochainement, Ya Mo, est la patronne de l’héroïne omniprésente de Nakhon Ratchasima. Elle est créditée pour sauver les gens de Korat de la déportation et à l’esclavage en période de guerre entre le Siam et au Laos, et en particulier…
George Town, Penang – a UNESCO city of shophouses, clan houses, street art, and the best food in Malaysia by a mile. After two visits in the same year, here is what makes Penang the multicultural Asian heritage town most travellers skip.
My first introduction to Japan was not Tokyo or Kyoto – it was five days in Okinawa in December 2018 with Natha. Subtropical island weather, Shuri Castle, Churaumi Aquarium, goya champuru, awamori, and the half-not-Japan culture of the old Ryukyu Kingdom.
Textile and Roiet In Roiet, some silk and cotton textile products are named from the technique of production such as nudmi, khid, and yeab while other of them named from the function they perform such as Sarong, Khaoma, Sabai, Krab, Bansukul, etc. These cloths are used in a variety of occasions such as ceremonies, rites…