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Teak wood and Thai teak crafts
From the Mango Trees archive. The original publication date and author were not recorded in the source. About Teak Wood For so long, heard people talking about teakwood, so called "king of all wood", as such, how precious they are, how good they are as for ship-building, furniture and wood-carvings. The curiosity has got me since then. Finally in 2012, I’ve got my chance to make a journey to cross Northern Thailand through up to Myanmar and Laos border where the best teakwood grown and best teakwood crafts carved. Below... Read more...
How to Care for Your Kapok Cushions (and Keep Them Beautiful for Years)
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 18 May 2026 by Thomas. One of the questions we get most often at Mango Trees is — "how do I actually look after my kapok cushion?" Fair question. The good news is kapok is one of the easiest natural fillings to live with, once you know a few basics. We've been importing handmade Thai kapok cushions since 2010, and the same simple rules apply whether you've got a Thai triangle pillow, a meditation cushion, a yoga bolster, or a foldable kapok mattress.... Read more...
How to set your Thai Triangle Cushion Daybed in various position
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 24 March 2015 by TT. A lot of people loves this cushions while few knows how to set it up and how many positions you can do with it. Here is a quick chart and hope it help. PS: Many people ask if we sell single fold or two folds cushions instead of three folds and the chart below helps to explain on that as well (really three folds is all you need as it can be folded back to be single cushion... Read more...
Mango Trees Wooden Brain Puzzles
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 1 February 2013 by MangoTrees. Since the ancient times, way back in the 3rd century BC, people were already solving wooden puzzles. This habit has been endeared by many due to the fact that it stimulates the brain and hones one's logic and strategy.  At first, these were produced only in small quantities due to the expense of getting raw materials so most of them were made at home, or were sold in high prices because they were difficult to make. Now at... Read more...
Visit - Jim Thompson House Museum - Thai crafts in the eyes of an American
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 16 November 2012 by TT. [An image from the original article is awaiting recovery.] Born in 1906 in the U.S., Jim Thompson first entered Thailand in the 1940's as a member of OSS (forerunner of C.I.A), who saw a business opportunity to develop high standard leisure and travel services targeting western travelers to Thailand. Though travelled so many different countries around the globe during World War 2, no place touched his heart like Thailand - it's beautiful land and unique culture. He decided... Read more...
Thai Stir Fry Eggplant with Salted Soy Bean
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 21 October 2012 by Nok. Simple to prepare and it is served on a bed of steamed jasmine rice. [An image from the original article is awaiting recovery.][An image from the original article is awaiting recovery.] INGREDIENTS .2 Long eggplants ,Sliced .200 g Pork mince .1 cup of Thai basil .3-4 Thai Chillies, finely chopped .4-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped .1 tsp Sugar .2 tbsp Oyster sauce .2 tbsp Salted Soy Bean .4 tbsp Peanut oil for stir fry .1/2 cup of palm... Read more...
Things about Mango Wood
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 21 October 2012 by TT. Why Mango Wood? Over the last few decades, Mango Wood has rapidly gained popularity as material for furniture and craft work. One of the main reasons for this is its sustainability. Other types of hardwoods take a longer time to fully mature, so their prices are a bit more higher since they are harder to produce. With Mango Wood it only takes a few years to grow. Once they stop bearing fruit, the timber can now be used... Read more...
Thai Cruisine Thai Sweet Pork Rasher (Mhoo Wan)
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 21 September 2012 by Nok. These are sweet caramelized pork in Thai style (Mhoo Wan). They usually serve with rice rrice mixed with shrimp paste. [An image from the original article is awaiting recovery.] Ingredients .200 g Pork rashers .100 ml.Water .2 small red onion or shallots finely chopped .3 tbs cooking oil .100g Palm sugar .3 teaspoons light soy sauce .3 teaspoons dark soy sauce .3 teaspoons soy sauce Instruction 1 Clean the pork and cut them into strip 2  Heat the... Read more...
Visit "Sanctuary of Truth", Pattaya Thailand
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 20 September 2012 by TT. "The Magnificence of Heaven Recreated on Earth" [An image from the original article is awaiting recovery.] The Sanctuary of Truth is an all-wooden structure located in the northern shores of Pattaya City, a little over an hour drive from the capital city of Bangkok, Thailand. This amazing wooden structure reaches over 100 meters on its highest point, purely built on wood over an area covering over 2 rais, equivalent to 3200 square meters.  The sanctuary was conceived out... Read more...
Holiday in Hua Hin Thailand
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 16 September 2012 by TT. Best Known for celebrity escapes in the recent years, Hua Hin is a town on the seashore full of beautiful holiday resorts, most of them with the tone of luxury and private. It's in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula and to the south of Bangkok about 200kms. There are many options to get here from Bangkok, buses, trains, even by air. It takes about 3 to 4 hours if you prefer to drive yourself which is... Read more...
Holiday in Chiang Mai Thailand
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 10 September 2012 by TT. This historical article has not been updated as current travel advice. Original photographs are unavailable in this archive edition. What's your next holiday destination?  Want some where quiet, beautiful and relaxing..yet plenty to see and fun. Chiang Mai has them all.       Chiang Mai is Thailand's second largest city, but in terms of quality of living, tourist attractions and development potential, it's second to none in Southeast-Asia. The city is famous for her friendly people, beautiful... Read more...
Green Mango and Apple Beef Salad
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 1 September 2012 by TT. [An image from the original article is awaiting recovery.] Ingredients (for two people) · 2 large green mangoes (Nam Dok Mai) or you can use some other types of green mango like Elephant Mango, slightly difference in flavour but will do the job. · 2x large granny smith apples · 2 cloves garlic, sliced and pan fried till golden colour, some Asian supermarket sells ready pack. · 200gm beef, any part will do, I normally use legs. .... Read more...
Thai Crafts In Bangkok
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 27 August 2012 by TT. This historical article has not been updated as current travel advice. Original photographs are unavailable in this archive edition. Thai craftmanship is an art that has existed in the country since ancient times. Now with the rise of modern technology for handicraft, Thailand has paid homage to its roots by blending perfectly traditional art with modern techniques. Skills and talents are passed on only through family members from generation to generation so most of these techniques are still... Read more...
About Mango Trees Blog
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 24 August 2012 by TT. Who are we? We love Thailand. We love Thai culture. We love the beautiful scenery and the white sand beaches. We love the friendly, peaceful, relaxed, and calm people who live there. We love everything about Thailand. So when we founded Mango Trees in 2010, we founded it with love. To show how much we love Thailand and everything about it we put a lots of efforts by cherishing Thai culture and the country. Aside from introducing Thai... Read more...
Arts and Crafts In Thailand
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 4 August 2012 by Nok. [An image from the original article is awaiting recovery.] Thailand is a country that has a very rich history and with it comes a very deep vault of art, craft, and cultural heritage that has long survived for hundreds of years. Asian and Western influences have over the centuries molded Thai culture in such a way that these influences have become literally a part of what makes Thai culture so famous and distinct. When we speak of Thai... Read more...
Mango Wood Hand Carved Wall Art
From the Mango Trees archive. Originally published 10 January 2012 by TT. Mango Trees Australia specializes in a huge range of wooden wall art pieces that you can virtually decorate in any home or office, in any room or wall. Our huge collection contains hundreds of unique designs that have been carefully handcrafted and painted with extreme details by master artisans from northern Thailand.  We use high quality mango wood, old teak wood, and bamboo among others.  Most of our designs have either a tropical or Asian accent to them,... Read more...