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,…
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…
Everyday Examples of Mai Pen Rai
Everyday examples of Mai Pen Rai. Give me grace to accept with serenitythe things that cannot be changed,Courage to change the thingswhich should be changed,Living one…
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….