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…
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My Published Posts
My Published Posts Defamation in ThailandFire Destroys Village HomeProgress at Khun Yai’s HomeThai Journalism, Police ActivityPolice Re-enactments in ThailandMarrying in Thailand — A Different ApproachYou…
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…
Thai Journalism, Police Activity
A deadly shooting in Buriram raises more questions than the news report answers. This piece examines what Thai journalists don’t tell us, why police actions…
Marrying in Thailand — A Different Angle
Why what looks like a bride price is really about mother’s milk, face, and family duty Marrying in Thailand — a Different Angle Thai life…
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…
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…