• Travel Tips From Thailand With Love: Yoga Instructor Tida shows us how to do two simple sun salutations to help ease stress. You can easily add these exercises to your #WFH routine to start off your day on the right foot! Max, the son of AKARYN Hotel Group founder K. Anchalika, made this video in hopes that he can help to brighten up your day with his energy. He hopes that this situation will get better real soon! The team at Aleenta Phuket spotted this little lady coming. “We think she’s here to lay eggs just in front of the resort. We are so grateful that the hard work we have put in during the last 15 years has started to pay off. Nature has recognized us and is returning. What a lovely thing to happen during this dreadful time and we’re thankful for these little happy things in life.” Phulay Bay’s General Manager, Khun Anthony, together with his dedicated staff, give words of motivation and encouragement from the resort’s stunning Thai-style arrival pavilion and pool. Recreation Assistant Khun Rote from Phulay Bay shares a simple and easy stretching pose that can be done at home, whether you are indoors, on your balcony, or even on a rooftop. Massaman, which originated in the South of Thailand, is unique amongst the various Thai curries because of its Malay and Indian influences. Talay Thai has added a twist to this curry by using beef cheeks as the main ingredient, a great combination of Thai herbs in the paste, and the tenderness of the beef making it irresistible. The staff from JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa wants to send all of our users a message: “We will travel again. Soon, we will step out from behind our screens. We will look at each other in the eye—instead of through a camera. We will clink glasses. We will exchange hugs. We will travel again. Until then, stay healthy and stay positive. We’ll be waiting.” Here are some great basic Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) techniques that you can do at home from our in-house instructor at Banyan Tree Samui, Khun Teerapong Chainarong (Pom). This delicious Golden pudding is full of natural antioxidants, energizers and detoxifiers that not only taste delicious but make you feel fantastic as well! Straight from the kitchen at Vikasa Life Cafe, enjoy this recipe at home for the ultimate breakfast! For the full recipe visit their blog at https://vikasayoga.com/golden-chia-jar-recipe/ Yoga practitioner from Aleenta Phuket Resort & Spa shows us some simple stretches and yoga poses to connect with your authentic self and Mother Nature with love, awareness, and gratitude. When we are too busy or overwhelmed, the world can sometimes feel like it is spinning too fast. Take a moment to listen to this guided audio meditation with Kamalaya Koh Samui’s Life Enhancement Mentor Sujay Seshadri to begin feeling calmer this season. Emily Seeboonruang is a Thai American and fitness instructor, personal chef, and organic farmer located in Los Angeles. Here she shares some easy exercises for you to get your body moving! Staff from The Vijitt Resort Phuket sends our users greetings from Phuket. They hope to see you all soon! Chef Attaphon Suriya from Pak Tai at the Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui prepares a Southern Thai delicacy- Wok-fried Beef with Peppers for your home-cooking enjoyment! The wellness experts at Anantara Rasananda in Koh Phangan here show us a stretching routine that’s slow, calming rhythm can bring natural rest to the mind and release tension from the stressed-out parts of the body. Avani Atrium Bangkok sends us a greeting and a simple recipe for a Morning Punch that will start your dar on the right foot. Here are the ingredients: 1 Banana, Small amount of Ginger (you can add more if you like spice), 1 teaspoon of Lime or Lemon juice, and 1 glass of cold water. Mix and enjoy! Take a much-needed 3 min break with Andara Resort and Villas Phuket and let their Muay Thai Instructor Ni-arlef Waesalaeh (Lef) keep your mind, spirit and body in check with some basic Muay Thai moves. Ritz Carlton Koh Samui Bartender, Mr. Chanwit Potai, shares with us an easy Thai-inspired cocktail to make at home. With dry-shake infused rum, egg whites, lime juice, sugar syrup, and a good shake, this easy cocktail can help take the edge off during this time at home. Boxing workouts are another great way of not only keeping fit but also relieving stress, maintaining cardiovascular health, and losing weight. Here we have COMO Point Yamu’s Boxing Trainer and staff showing us some boxing basics. For those crafters out there, here’s a neat video on how to fold your towel into a Monkey from Housekeeping Manager Chaweewan at Le Meridien Phuket! Your future guests will be surprised to find this on their next visit. From Thailand With Love: Here’s another neat towel folding tutorial on how to fold your towel into an Elephant from Housekeeping Manager Chaweewan at Le Meridien Phuket! Perfect for hosting future guests. Get an extra boost of energy with this basic yoga stretch from Le Meridien Phuket. Wedding Sales Manager, Thanyaphat, shows us some simple moves to get the blood flowing and started for an energy-filled day. The Racha shares with us a quick, easy, and healthy recipe for noodles with chicken, egg, and vegetables. Spice up your weekly menu with this simple to make noodle dish at home. Avani+Samui shares with us an easy recipe for a healthy breakfast at home. Their Golden Bowl recipe is chock full of fruits and healthy goodness for the perfect start to your morning. A common ingredient in Thai cuisine, the ginger carries a lot of health benefits, including boosting the immune system. While its taste may be unpleasant to some, here’s a way you can still enjoy its benefits… through a refreshing drink like ginger beer from Six Senses Yao Noi. The skilled mixologist from the RISE Bar, Akyra Manor Chiang Mai, shows us how to make one of their signature cocktails called ‘Gold’. Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort in Phuket shows us how they prepare their Ayurvedic Hair Tonic. The wellness instructor from Keemala in Phuket introduces us to Bhastrika Breathing, a traditional yoga breathing exercise that can help increase your life force. Soneva Kiri shared with us a fast and tasty recipe for steamed fish with lime and garlic. With just a few simple ingredients that may already be in your pantry, transform your fish dinner into a Thai treat! Soneva Kiri once again shares a delicious recipe, this time for a cocktail- the Thai-Style Azure Lagoon! With lime juice, pandan leaf cordial, vodka, and blue curacao, this Thai-style cocktail will transport you to the shores of Thailand. Executive Sous Chef Nine from Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok shares with us the recipe for one of Thailand’s most beloved dishes, Pineapple Fried Rice! Making this sweet and savory dish at home is easier than you could’ve imagined. Straight from Thailand, join Siam Piwat to express love and gratitude to our heroes – doctors and nurses all over the world who are fighting tirelessly to save us. Let’s transcend the distance with love through this music video “LOVE HAS NO DISTANCE”, specially created by Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM, and 4 famous Thai artists: Poh Yokee Playboy, Pod Moderndog, Nop Ponchamni, and Boy Trai. Join in-house yogi, Dheeraj Patwal, as he shares tips and important observations while performing the ‘surya namaskara’, or sun salutation, one of the most powerful wellness routines in yoga. Learn to cook one of Chiang Mai’s most iconic dishes at home- Khao Soi! The Four Season Chiang Mai shares its flavorful recipe for making this savory chicken curry dish at home. Get a behind-the-scenes glance at the making of Somtum (green papaya salad) while Chef Anchalee Luadkham of the Four Seasons Chiang Mai shares her journey as a chef. Love Pad Thai? Who doesn’t?! Here’s a quick video on how to cook Thailand’s favorite dish from the Four Season Chiang Mai. Self-care at home is vital right now and Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort shares their easy-to-make Cucumber Face Mask for a treatment at home that’ll make you feel like you’re in a spa! Get a quick glance at the making of Chicken Satay and Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashews From Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort. These two tasty treats will surely entice you to join in at making some homemade Thai food tonight! There’s nothing better than chicken soup when you’re under the weather, except for, of course, an added Thai kick! Check out these two recipes for Thailand’s version of chicken soup, Tom Yum Gai, from Chef Vanda Asapahu of Ayara Thai and Chef June Intrachat of Otus Thai Kitchen and Coffee, both located in Los Angeles. These Northern and Central Thai variations will have you feeling better in no time! While we’re at home, learning a new skill can come in handy, especially if that’s learning to grow our own food! In this video, Yanakorn and Yanasorn Kiatlapnachai show us how to grow bean sprouts which can be a great addition to salads, stir fry, or your favorite Thai dish! Chef Jean from Try Thai Tonight, and her young assistant Natalie, serve up for us an easy Thai recipe to make at home- Pad Kra Pao, or Thai Basil Stir-Fry. With just a few ingredients and a handy helper, this dish is sure to spice up your regular weekly menu. From Thailand With Love: Chef Nuit from Pai, Kiin, Sabai Sabai, and Sukho Thai in Toronto, Canada is sharing with us a recipe for a quick Shrimp Pad Thai that’s easy to make at home. Check out this recipe to try one of Thailand’s most popular dishes right at home. You can check out Chef Nuit’s restaurants here:
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www.sukhothaifood.ca Known for its comfort breakfast food, Otus Thai Kitchen & Coffee, specializes in traditional Thai dishes in their perfect simple form. Join Owner and Chef June Intrachat as she creates one of Thailand’s most beloved dishes prepared by the late King Rama IX for his kids- the Sun Omelette. With just three ingredients, it’s simple, fast, and tasty! Le Meridien Phuket employees show us how they work out together over video! Join Briohny Smyth as she takes us through a five-minute guided meditation to help ease your mind and lift your spirit! The wisdom weaves carp is a traditional craft of Thailand. In Thai culture, carp is a symbol of fertility and some houses will hang carp to bring prosperity 🐠 . During this time, it’s our way to remind you that you are not alone, and we’ll get through this together!
Even though we’re practicing social distancing, that doesn’t mean we have to face isolation during this difficult time. We’re here to show support and encouragement to all those currently quarantined or sheltered at home with messages and tips from our partners in Thailand and abroad. The following are from Thailand with love…
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