Questions I’ve Been Asked
Over the years, living in Thailand and writing about it, I’ve been asked plenty of questions. Some are practical, some are political, and some are…
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Some of My Published Posts
Some of My Published Posts Thai Journalism, Police ActivityPolice Re-enactments in ThailandMarrying in Thailand — A Different ApproachYou Marry Family in ThailandJournalism in ThailandA Ghost…
Two-tier Policing and Politics
The established political parties in the UK don’t want Nigel Farage or Rupert Lowe to form a government. The electorate is increasingly alarmed by the…
Defamation in Thailand
The Cake Shop That Sued Its Customer Defamation in Thailand I came across this story while researching defamation in Thailand. The details were striking: a…
Thais and Mobile Phones
This post is a bit longer than usual, so here’s the short version: We’ll look at why Thais love gossiping, how phones have turbo-charged it,…
More Tales from Driving in Thailand That You Won’t Believe
If you thought “My Top Tips” covered everything, think again. Thai roads are a never-ending source of true stories: a monk stopping traffic, fishing in…
My Top Tips Can Help You Survive Driving in Thailand
Slow inattentive drivers holding up traffic, boy racers overtaking on blind bends, a culture of ignoring regulations and road signs, the elite drivers who are…
Progress at Khun Yai’s Home
How Thai villagers rebuilt Yai’s fire-destroyed home. Men, including the village headman, formed a human chain passing cement buckets. Women performed light tasks and kept…
Fire Destroys Village Home
Faulty wiring razed Khun Yai’s home to its concrete base. But within hours, the village headman rallied the community. Neighbours and friends brought gifts, food,…
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…