In Thailand, they don’t call this creature by its real name...

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You just met "The One Whose Name Must Not Be Spoken" in a Bangkok park. Seeing a 2-meter Asian Water Monitor (known scientifically as Varanus salvator) just 1 meter away is a true Jurassic Park moment in the middle of the urban jungle. But in Thailand, this giant reptile is more than just wildlife — it's a living superstition. Locals call them "Hia," a word so heavy with bad luck it's used as a forbidden insult. To protect the local culture and bring fortune, we use the nickname "Tua Ngern Tua Thong" (Silver and Gold). But as a culinary anthropologist, I have to give you a warning: despite their calm look, these are apex predators. This protected species is vital to the Bangkok ecosystem, but they are dangerous. ⚠️ WHY YOU MUST STAY AWAY: The Bite: A toxic cocktail of bacteria and mild venomous enzymes. The Tail: A powerful whip that protects their territory. The Speed: They rule both land and water with lightning reflexes. They are beautiful to observe from a safe distance, but never forget: you are in THEIR territory. 🇹🇭 Would you dare to stand this close to a real-life dragon? Tell me in the comments! 👇

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In today's episode of Sailing into Nirvana, Cyndi throws down the gauntlet for an epic catfishing battle right from the stern of the sailboat. It is one thing to catch them, but it’s another thing entirely to clean and cook them in our tiny galley while out on the water. Watch as we battle it out to see who has the best luck on the lake, followed by a full catch and cook session. There is nothing quite like the taste of fresh catfish sizzled to perfection on the back of a boat! In this video, we cover: The intense catfishing challenge (Who won?) and some great step-by-step catfish cooking. Thank you for watching! Our sailboat fishing & cooking gear: Fishing Rod Alarms: https://amzn.to/4cEEkEa Hibachi Grill Pan: https://amzn.to/4sVmtzz Portable Butane Stove: https://amzn.to/4vihnPp My Knife Set: https://amzn.to/4spVuLA A step-by-step boat-galley cookout. Lake views and the peaceful "Nirvana" lifestyle. If you enjoyed the competitive spirit and the meal, make sure to: ✅ SUBSCRIBE for more sailing adventures and maritime vlogs. 👍 LIKE this video if you think Cyndi (or I) won the battle! 💬 COMMENT below with your favorite way to cook catfish. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Join here for an exclusive free trial: https://referrals.lickd.co/l/RODNEYERSK70/ Black Magic by Bob Bradley, https://t.lickd.co/l/n5jPmDqgd1x Who I Was (Instrumental) by Matthew Bento, https://t.lickd.co/l/odKmG7JqEQD Bank Job by Bob Bradley, Lincoln Grounds, Steve Dymond, https://t.lickd.co/l/zYByo0KzwAe Inspector Hector by Bob Bradley, Lincoln Grounds, https://t.lickd.co/l/YE8Kgwon8Zp #SailingIntoNirvana #Catfishing #CatchAndCook #SailboatLife #FishingChallenge #BoatCooking #VlogLife