You Marry Family in Thailand
Bunkhun, blood ties, and why your Thai partner will always put family first You Marry Family in Thailand Introduction I’ve lived in Thailand for twenty…
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Journalism in Thailand
My commentary on “A Bar Assault in Phuket” and “A Dog Set on Fire in Songkhla” shows the poor state of Thai journalism. Journalism in…
Toy Stormed Upstairs
A man, a marriage, and many clues hidden in his own words Thai stormed upstairs Derek speaks his mind about their relationship, then doubts himself….
Toy Storms Upstairs
Toy Storms UpstairsDerek speaks his mind about their relationship, then doubts himself. Toy walks away without a word. What happens next will surprise you.INTRODUCTIONDerek and…
Expat Clubs
Derek’s Disdain for Expat Clubs in Chiang Mai Derek continues discussing his friends’ reactions to their lives in Thailand. He enjoys chatting with Brits, Americans,…
A Reality Check
Nolan and Daniel Explain Why Some Expats Thrive in Thailand While Others Struggle Derek meets up with Nolan and Daniel over some beers. They discuss…
I Never Looked Back
Derek returns to England, resigns from work, divides marital assets, then flies back to Chiang Mai and Toy After a western style dinner-dance with Toy,…
Feeling Alone
Derek wonders if he is truly integrating into Thai society, sharing coffee-shop pen portraits of fellow expats and reflecting on the cultural gaps that still…
Burning My Boats
Derek faces culture shock, costly habits, and a hovering daughter — but marries Toy anyway. Burning My Boats Derek worries he won’t see Michael again…