2024-03-25 09:39
Hey there, food lovers! Have you ever embarked on a culinary journey that left you both amazed and hungry for more? Well, strap in because we’re about to explore the enchanting world o… Read More
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Thinglish Lifestyle is a lively blog about living a simple and sustainable life on a fruit farm with lots of healthy food and exotic travels off the beaten track.
2024-03-11 03:40
Fancy growing your own organic Thai basil? Trust me, it’s a game-changer in the kitchen. Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora), packs a punch with its robust, spicy-liquorice… Read More
2024-03-04 05:47
Organic Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), with its citrusy scent and a multitude of benefits, has become a must-have in both culinary and medicinal gardens.
This guide provides everything yo… Read More
2024-02-26 06:48
Hey there, beach lovers and sun seekers! If you are looking for the best beach resorts in Trat, Thailand, you’re in the right place.
Have you ever felt the urge to just dig your toes i… Read More
2024-01-22 03:42
In recent years, Thai cuisine has gained immense popularity worldwide due to its unique flavours, vibrant colours, and aromatic ingredients. If you are a beginner in Thai cooking or simply l… Read More
2024-01-18 05:49
One of the many benefits of living in rural Thailand for me is the access to an abundance of fresh tropical fruits.
Tropical fruits not only add a burst of vibrant flavours to your meals but… Read More
2024-01-17 08:14
When it comes to Thai cuisine, one cannot overlook the vibrant and flavourful street food that has become an integral part of the country’s culinary heritage.
Thai street food is known… Read More
2024-01-10 09:22
Welcome to 2567, the future is now, and I made a Thai Year Calendar Converter. Allow me to explain.
By living in Thailand, I’ve grown accustomed to celebrating three new years a year… Read More
2024-01-08 06:05
Friends of ours are expecting their first baby early in the new year. This got us talking about raising children in Thailand and especially education.
Homeschooling is an increasingly recogn… Read More
2024-01-01 12:26
Are you ready for a night of side-splitting laughter and thought-provoking comedy? Mark your calendars for the 27th of January 2024, because the incomparable Reginald D. Hunter is coming to… Read More
2023-12-28 14:04
As the calendar turns yet again and the world collectively takes a deep breath, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation that accompanies the arrival of the new year. It’s a time… Read More
2023-11-16 03:31
I have a few starfruit trees, and they provide an abundance of fruit and pretty pink flowers all year-round. I eat starfruit most days, but recently I’ve been told it could be bad for… Read More
2023-10-27 03:10
What to Expect at a Premier Football Match in Thailand
Football, known to many as soccer, is a globally captivating sport capturing the hearts of millions, and Thailand is certainly not an e… Read More
2023-10-23 02:34
Thailand has long been a go-to travel destination for rich cultural experiences and unending natural beauty.
The lush forests and waterways of Thailand are a beautiful canvas for the Thai p… Read More
2023-09-11 10:51
One of the many benefits of living in Thailand is the abundance of affordable seafood that is available.
If you are one of those people who never really eats much seafood, perhaps because y… Read More
2023-09-05 04:11
Thailand, a country known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine, may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of sheep farming. However, the pra… Read More
2023-07-28 14:36
Thailand is a popular travel destination for people from all over the world, with its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and delicious food. One question many people ask before planning a tr… Read More
2023-04-30 11:40
Hold on to your nuts! In this blog post, we’re answering the age-old question: Are there squirrels in Thailand? While this might seem like a silly topic, it’s actually important… Read More
2023-03-30 05:34
Say ‘Hello’ to My Little Side Hustle
If you are a loyal visitor to ThinglishLifestyle.com (thank-you) and live in the UK, I’ve got an exciting side hustle I want to share w… Read More
2023-03-24 04:03
Common Birds of Thailand
In this blog post, The Most Common Birds of Thailand, I want to share with you some of the most commonly encountered feathered friends I spot on my permaculture far… Read More
2022-12-22 15:02
For my birthday this year, Katae and I bought a pair of one-way plane tickets. Yes, we got to take off and cruise at 13,000ft, that’s 4KM above the surface of the planet, but we had to… Read More
2022-12-09 09:44
Permaculture is a design philosophy and set of principles that focuses on creating sustainable and self-sufficient systems that mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature. One of t… Read More
2022-12-05 07:03
What is Hydroponics
In this guide to hydroponics, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get started growing vegetables without soil.
Hydroponics is a type of gardening that does… Read More
2022-11-03 07:23
Kratom trees are a tropical evergreen that is native to Southeast Asia and is now listed a legal herb in Thailand.
They can be grown from seed but the germination rate is very low, somewhere… Read More
2022-10-24 13:09
A Beginner’s Guide to the Method of Growing Food Without Soil
Aquaponics is a food production system that combines conventional aquaculture (raising fish and other aquatic animals such… Read More
2022-10-13 05:13
How to Grow Thai Basil from Seed
Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an herb that is used in many Thai dishes. It has a strong, spicy taste and is often used in curries or stir fries.
Thai basi… Read More
2022-10-11 04:40
What are the Benefits of Growing Blue Butterfly Pea Seeds?
Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a flowering plant that is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands and is also known a… Read More
2022-09-30 02:48
It is a good idea to start with heirloom or organic kale seeds. You can also choose to grow kale from seedlings.
When planting kale, make sure the soil is moist and the garden gets plenty of… Read More
2022-09-29 08:45
Okra is biologically classified as a fruit, but generally used like a vegetable. It has only recently come on to my radar and I can’t get enough of them. They are delicious when Katae… Read More
2022-09-28 06:15
What are Dill Seeds?
Dill seeds are the dried fruits of the dill plant.
Dill seeds are a culinary spice that is used in many dishes, such as pickles, salads, and sauces. The seed is also use… Read More
2022-09-27 05:45
When growing coriander seeds at home, you don’t need a lot of space, they will thrive in pots!
Coriander also known as cilantro and dhania is a herb that is used in a wide variety of d… Read More
2022-09-26 03:03
In this post we will share the 11 top tourist attractions in Bangkok, Thailand,
Bangkok has more than 9 million residents, making it one of the world’s largest cities. Heavy traffic, i… Read More
2022-09-22 08:18
Want Complete Peace of Mind During Any SHTF Scenario?
Here’s How: Preserve your fruit and vegetable SHTF seeds for decades and eat fresh, delicious, juicy tomatoes, watermelon, and oth… Read More
2022-09-20 05:55
We’ve been living in a shipping container home for over six years. Here’s a few things to consider if you are planning on building a shipping container house.
It is not possible… Read More
2022-08-22 08:40
What are Permaculture Design Principles?
Permaculture is a design system that provides 12 guidelines or principles for sustainable living.
It has been around since the 1970s and it was desig… Read More
2022-08-21 09:21
In this article you will discover how to become a WWOOF host in Thailand.
WWOOF is an Acronym for What?
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors (WWOOFers) to organic… Read More
2022-08-20 08:56
What is WWOOF?
WWOOF is a program that exchanges volunteer work in permaculture, organic farming, culture, and valuable life skills. This program provides volunteers with the opportunity to… Read More
2022-08-19 06:36
What are the best places to visit in Thailand? Thailand has a lot to offer. From the bustling capital city of Bangkok, the mountains of the North and to the beautiful Phang Nga Bay, there is… Read More
2022-08-18 07:58
Doi Mae Salong is a small town in Northern Thailand. It is located on the top of the Doi Mae Salong mountain.
This town is famous for its tea plantations and natural scenery. It also houses… Read More
2022-08-17 07:00
In this article, we will explore the 9 layers of a permaculture food forest, what each layer does, and how they all work together to create an efficient system for growing and harvesting an… Read More
2022-08-15 06:57
Food forest gardens are an intentional and carefully planned garden that mimics the natural forest.
It is a sustainable, organic, and eco-friendly way to grow nutrient dense food.
This guide… Read More
2022-08-12 11:07
This article is about the top 13 free and organic nitrogen sources for your garden.
Nitrogen is Essential for Healthy Plants
Nitrogen is a chemical element that at 78% is the most abundant i… Read More
2022-08-11 04:02
If you are looking for a way to improve your diet and get more nutrients, growing these 10 nutrient-dense foods at home is a great way to do so.
The blog post will provide information on the… Read More
2022-08-09 05:51
Where has all the nutritious food gone?
The world is facing an obesity epidemic, and it’s only getting worse. In the United States, for example, more than one-third of adults are obese… Read More
2022-08-08 15:17
What is a Lemon Tree and How Does it Grow?
If you are thinking of growing lemon trees you have more than a dozen varieties to choose from including the popular Meyer, Eureka, and L… Read More
2022-08-05 04:31
The best plant identification apps can help you identify plants and flowers by providing comprehensive information such as photos, descriptions and other details.
With the best plant identif… Read More
2022-05-30 09:05
Last week we reopened our Thai family restaurant – Thinglish Kitchen after a two-year hiatus.
After two weeks twenty-four months to flatten the curve, lockdowns and fighting the dise… Read More
2022-05-17 08:16
.The world is running out of synthetic fertiliser. In this post we will break down ten hacks to make natural fertiliser fast for your food forest or garden.
The perfect storm has been brewin… Read More
2022-04-05 13:36
Occasionally I’m asked “Perry, what’s the best investment right now?” I always reply half-jokingly, “seeds!”. Bitcoin, Monero, ARRR, precious metals and f… Read More
2022-03-24 13:23
It’s been a long time since we created new content for our YouTube channel.
We thought it would be a good idea to get back into it with a five year update on our permaculture food fore… Read More
2022-03-01 07:14
Katae and I recently hit the milestone of seven years wedded bliss. To celebrate our wedding anniversary, we decided to head to our favourite resort, The Royal Cliff Hotel in Pattaya, Thaila… Read More
2022-01-31 10:37
Should We Start an AirBNB in Thailand?
We are thinking of converting Thinglish Kitchen into an AirBNB. It’s been sitting idle since the government’s response to the ‘rona&r&hell…Read More
2022-01-18 05:22
Watdii pee mai! It’s that time of year again when everyone writes about the highlights of the previous year or about their resolutions and goals for the new year.
This year, I thought… Read More
2021-07-21 10:51
I don’t follow trends, fashion or fads and usually take the path less travelled. That attitude can set you up for a hard life, but who ever said life was going to be easy?
Let’s… Read More
2021-06-22 08:43
We’ve not published an article or made a video in a while, so this blog post will hopefully address our absence.
Don’t worry though, we haven’t disappeared, we’ve jus… Read More
2021-02-26 08:48
Last year, like everyone else we had our travel plans curtailed.
Although we planted our first cocoa tree nearly three years ago, the extra time we had at home allowed us to dive deep into t… Read More
2021-02-02 13:19
It should come as no surprise for the regular readers of our blog, but we are happy to announce since planting the first seed nearly three years ago, we have now launched our own chocolate b… Read More
2020-12-04 12:11
Back in the summer of 2018 we had the mad idea of growing cocoa and starting our own chocolate bar brand right here in Thailand.
Well, two and a half years later and we are about to launch o… Read More
2020-11-17 01:00
Organic Anarchy Beats is a new YouTube channel Katae and I started with her sister Karok for fun.
The aim of the channel is a place where we simply set chilled Lo-Fi music to inspirational … Read More
2020-11-09 07:53
Wild edible plants and fruits are easily found in Thailand once you know what you are looking for. Sometimes you can’t see the wood for the trees.
When you introduce wild edible plants… Read More
2020-11-02 07:49
We’re supporting local Thai businesses this holiday season.
Thai businesses have been hit hard this year with the government response to covaids-19.
This is especially true of the hot… Read More
2020-10-13 09:54
Starting a farm need not be a costly enterprise.
I use 9 inexpensive farms tools to manage most tasks at Anarchy Farm.
Granted, conventional farming can be expensive when you have to buy tr… Read More
2020-09-15 09:43
There are many abandoned shrimp ponds where I live. It seems I can’t walk the dog, drive or even fly without falling into one.
Many of the shrimp ponds in my area, by the looks of thin… Read More
2020-08-26 10:36
The annual Koh Chang Beach Cricket Tournament was held over a long weekend from Friday 21st through Sunday the 23rd of August 2020.
This was the 6th beach cricket tournament held at the Sha… Read More
2020-08-26 03:56
What is Antifragile?
Antifragile is a word that wasn’t in my lexicon. I never even heard the term until quite recently when I watched a presentation by the writer and scholar Nassim Ni… Read More
2020-08-08 13:54
Koh Chang is calling…
Hello everyone, It me (Katae) again!!
Here, I will introduce my sister to you all. Her nickname is Karok and she is 6 years old younger than me! haha
Today I&r&hellip…Read More
2020-08-07 04:22
Fruit trees are a very versatile addition to any garden and an absolute necessity for a lush, green tropical garden.
So if you are looking for a tropical fruit tree to provide a focal point… Read More
2020-08-04 01:00
A tropical garden design isn’t complete without a few choice and well positioned fruit trees.
What better way of starting the day than ambling around the garden and picking fresh fruit… Read More
2020-07-30 13:14
To grow coffee in Thailand is an odd thing for me to do as I’m tea total and never drink a drop of the hard, black stuff.
Most of the plants I grow are things that I can eat but I&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-07-30 13:03
First of all, you have to know how amazing Moringa is and the almost endless health benefits it possesses. We made a blog post all about it last year.
17 Amazing Health and Beauty Benefits… Read More
2020-07-16 14:03
We recently got an interesting direct email from a reader of our Thinglish Lifestyle blog. As we are living in interesting times, I thought I’d share the question and answer with our r… Read More
2020-07-10 03:41
โรงหนังที่เราจะมาดูกันวันนี… Read More
2020-07-03 13:24
The Worlds Largest Orchid Species in Bloom at Anarchy Farm
The Queen of Orchids (Grammatophyllum speciosum) is believed to be the largest species of orchid in the world.
It is also known as… Read More
2020-07-03 10:28
Koh Chang is officially open, so we decided to go to the island for a couple of nights to celebrate Katae’s 30th birthday.
Originally, at the beginning of the year we were making plan… Read More
2020-06-10 03:46
We started brewing kombucha on Anarchy Farm.
What is Kombucha?
For those who don’t know, kombucha (pronounced kom-boo-cha) is a sweet tea that is fermented using a SCOBY.
What i… Read More
2020-06-04 14:38
May you live in interesting times is an expression often used by us Brits in an ironic context.
Apparently it’s also known as the Chinese curse. Of course we all prefer to live in unin… Read More
2020-03-21 12:50
Tomorrow – Sunday 22 March at 5pm Bangkok time, we are going to do our first live broadcast on YouTube.
We thought now would be a great time to connect with our loyal subscriber… Read More
2020-03-12 23:32
For longer than I care to remember we have been talking about visiting Suriya Cocoa Farm in Makham, Chanthaburi province. Last weekend, we finally got ourselves over there.
The guys at Thai… Read More
2020-03-03 13:40
Back in 2014 I made rash decision to invest in an original artwork called ‘KATE’ by Korean artist Minjae Lee who also goes by the alias of GrenoMJ.
The KATE in question is K… Read More
2020-02-26 13:13
Our flock of chickens are getting on in life and not keeping up with egg production, the primary reason we have for keeping them.
So we decided to retire them off to pastures new on Anarchy… Read More
2020-02-12 09:10
Corona Virus Breaks JIT Supply Chains
What do we really know about the corona virus, except for what the governments want us to know?
Brave citizen journalists are getting some information a… Read More
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2020-01-09 03:47
[Video Transcript ] Hi, it’s Perry here from Thinglish Lifestyle and in this video we’re going to be looking at how you buy real estate in Thailand as a foreigner, but before th… Read More
2020-01-09 02:03
Happy New Year! If you have had enough of the propaganda, bombs and bullshit already, we have the perfect antidote where the only killing to be done is with laughter.
YES! The legend himself… Read More
2019-12-03 04:12
There’s never been a good time to get fit than right now. Making a New Year resolution or putting it of until tomorrow is just another way to kick the can down the road. Tomorrow is al… Read More
2019-11-20 13:05
Finally, after 4 months we have completed our farmhouse renovations. From the outside there are few noticeable changes, but the interior of the house has changed beyond recognition.
Support… Read More
2019-11-18 12:36
วันนี้พวกเราจะขึ้น ดอยแม่สลอ… Read More
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