Thai Smile — More Examples
For many cultural issues in Thailand, the farang Westerner needs to suspend his disbelief on what he sees and hears. You cannot change the Thai way of…
Culture Shock
My Published Posts
My Published Posts Fire Destroys Village HomeProgress at Khun Yai’s HomeThai Journalism, Police ActivityPolice Re-enactments in ThailandMarrying in Thailand — A Different ApproachYou Marry Family…
The Thai Smile
The English have their stiff upper lip; the Thais have the smile. In The End of a Life, we see that smiles do not have the…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
Spending Time at Toy’s School
Cruel Words from His Ex-Wife, Cruel Words from His Boss Spending Time at Toy’s School Derek describes his Christmas in Thailand, helping at Toy’s school….