Chiang-mai Chatter

Let's chat a little about a my the benefits of massage parlours - the serenity, the scent, the sound & soothing coldness. Starting with an explanation of certain dizzy spells I sometimes experience, I go on to talk about or allude to the calming, cooling place where I can lay down... and when experiencing ailments I can often 'return to normal' afterwards. Recorded on 18th June, 2024. Podcast...

In this INTERVIEW episode, we speak to David Gordon, an experienced individual in the restaurant trade, previously ordained as a Buddhist monk [twice], plus he is someone who has spent time in the arts... but a lot more also! This is Part 2 of the interview with David.  Part 1 can be found on all good audio/streaming platforms and on YouTube. We hope you enjoy the NEW DIRECTION this podcast series...

Let's chat a little about a my dietary schedule and routine, or at least to some extent. Starting with where I buy a semi-daily smoothie from, pieces of fruit and more, I take you around a little part of Santitham area of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Recorded on 24th June, 2024. Podcast & Series Detail: (also available as part of the Thailand related channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IslandedINThaila...

In this INTERVIEW episode, we speak to David Gordon, an experienced individual in the restaurant trade, previously ordained as a Buddhist monk [twice], plus he is someone who has spent time in the arts... but a lot more also! This is Part 1 of the interview with David.  Part 2 will follow in about a week from now. We hope you enjoy the NEW DIRECTION this podcast series is taking, one which will ul...

In this short episode, we tell you about a NEW DIRECTION this podcast series is going to take, one which will bring you INTERVIEWS with people across all walks of life here in Chiang Mai.  After 10 little episodes, it was felt that the time is right to really being 'the chatter'... Recorded on 5th September 2024. Podcast & Series Detail: (also available as part of the Thailand related channel:...

Café De Sot - PART 2  (INCL. Sotsuksa Anusarnsunthorn School for the Deaf) YES... Let's chat a little about a certain well-known café in the Santitham area of Chiang Mai... Café De Sot.  Yes, this 'famous' hang-out, meeting place and chilled café is known for its spacious interior, lovely exterior and probably its reasonably priced drinks also. That exterior and garden area really has somewhere e...

Chiang-Mai Chatter EP 9:  Café De Sot - PART 1  (INCL. Sotsuksa Anusarnsunthorn School for the Deaf) YES... Let's chat a little about a certain well-known café in the Santitham area of Chiang Mai... Café De Sot.  Yes, this 'famous' hang-out, meeting place and chilled café is known for its spacious interior, lovely exterior and probably its reasonably priced drinks also. That exterior and garden a...

Let's chat a little about a certain area of Santitham, in Chiang Mai and in particular the experience of 3 eateries/drink-eries[!]...: ABBRAK-CHAMOOK Station (สถานีแอบรัก-ชามุก) Fongnom Fongnom ./ Bubble Milk Bubble (ฟองโนม ฟองนม cafe' สันติธรรม) SiYou / Chef Ran's Kitchen (ร้านอาหาร ครัวเชฟรัญชน์ by Chedy สันติธรรม) Recorded on 22nd February, 2024. Podcast & Series Detail: (also available as...

Episode 7: Balcony, "Bannom" & Back Streets... Recorded in January 2024. Podcast & Series Detail: (also available as part of the Thailand related channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IslandedINThailand + on all good music / podcast platforms... A Charming or Charmless, but Café loving guy named Jay - whose middle initial of "C" could Currently easily be Chosen to mean "Chiangmai" - does his b...

Episode 6: Long-term Accommodation, Prices & Decisions! Podcast & Series Detail: (also available as part of the Thailand related channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IslandedINThailand + on all good music / podcast platforms... A Charming or Charmless, but Café loving guy named Jay - whose middle initial of "C" could Currently easily be Chosen to mean "Chiangmai" - does his best to Capture th...

Should we support a couple of these more independent brands in Chiang Mai, Thailand? I tried Free Bird Drinking Water and the Lone Star Mini-mart 'mini-chain' in Chiang Mai instead of constantly visiting 7 Eleven or places like Family Mart . Podcast & Series Detail: (also available as part of the Thailand related channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IslandedINThailand + on all good music / podcas...

Some thoughts on Chinese / Lunar New Year in Chiang Mai, elsewhere in the world and some Thai café related chit-chat. Podcast & Series Detail: (also available as part of the Thailand related channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IslandedINThailand + on all good music / podcast platforms... A Charming or Charmless, but Café loving guy named Jay - whose middle initial of "C" could Currently easily b...

A peaceful hotel, a place to chill and a sublime area to eat an ice cream or two... right near the Wat Chom Phu and pretty near to the Old Town moat and Tha Phae Gate. Podcast & Series Detail: (also availavle as part of the Thailand related channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IslandedINThailand A Charming or Charmless, but Café loving guy named Jay (whose middle initial of "C" could Currently ea...

Meeting Thais & an American... Podcast & Series Detail: A Charming or Charmless, but Café loving guy named Jason (whose middle initial of "C" could Currently easily be Chosen to mean "Chiangmai") does his best to Capture the local Culture, Chatterings & Chirpings in Thailand's second biggest City. As with so many podcast series, this is a work in progress. Thank you for your support th...

A vague introduction... Podcast & Series Detail: A Charming or Charmless, but Café loving guy named Jason - whose middle initial of "C" could Currently easily be Chosen to mean "Chiangmai" - does his best to Capture the local Culture, Chatterings & Chirpings in Thailand's second biggest City. As with so many podcast series, this is a work in progress. Thank you for your support though!