This is a dried squid vendor on the beach in Hua Hin. This is a very popular snack in Japan that you eat with beer. I was surprised to see it in Thailand... but then again, there is a lot of seafood in Thailand.
I have been teaching English as a second language for over 20 years in Japan and Canada. What keeps me in Japan is the love of its culture, which constantly surprises me. I am also fascinated with "alternative travel", or "travel off the beaten path". Ferries and trains are my mode of choice... airplane for convenience.