<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[www.thaigaia.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore Thailand with Thai Gaia, connect with locals, discover nature, and enjoy authentic, sustainable travel.]]></description><link>https://www.thaigaia.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:54:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thaigaia.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of Shoe Repair in Phuket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hand stitching with heart. Timeless craftmanship that gives well loved items a second life Pa Kratae - a Shoe Repair Artisan In Thailand, the word “Pa” (ป้า) means Auntie. It is a respectful and affectionate way of addressing an older woman, even when she is not a family member. The word reflects warmth, familiarity, and the close relationships often found within Thai communities. Throughout this story, we will refer to Aunt Kratae as Pa Kratae, the name by which many local people know her....]]></description><link>https://www.thaigaia.com/post/phuket-shoe-repair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a16a6f72fba0124860920b8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 08:51:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3385b6_6cd4dd52f0fe449aa54da23d6b4f27ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thaigaiatour</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>