The Farang Word

Farang is the word used by Thai people when referring to white-skinned western foreigners and is the subject of many a debate, which includes the origin of the word—farang. Many visitors to Thailand, upon being mentioned or summoned with the…

Bangkok Haircut

Not what you might think, the Bangkok Haircut is the name given to a trend in which Thailand is a World leader, and that trend is Thai women “dismembering” their husband’s or lover’s penises. Hell hath no fury like a…

playing football in Pattaya, Thailand

Football in Pattaya

Football, or soccer if that’s what you prefer to call it, is a big thing in Pattaya, despite lacking public playing fields, shame on you Pattaya. With a number of training academies, competitive leagues, and pitches for rent, it’s easy…

scary thai ghost pii krasue

Thai Ghosts

Ghosts, called ‘Phi’ in Thai, are the topic of many a conversation in Thailand, and often the simple explanation to many strange events and occurences. If you stay in Thailand long enough to understand a little of the Thai language…

Thai Spirit Houses in Pattaya

If you are new to Pattaya you have probably been wondering what the miniature, ornate little houses are which you see outside peoples houses, ‘often in the garden’, you also see them outside bars, businesses, banks, hotels, in fact you…