Of the several beaches on Koh Lahn, Tawaen Beach (see photos below) is the most popular. In this case, my definition of popular refers to being populated, very. Visitors arrive here en-mass from Pattaya and Bangkok, so don’t expect an idyllic, peaceful little beach, especially in the high season, and even more so on weekends […]
Continue ReadingGlitter Mans Last Ride
It’s been a while now since the Glitter Man vacated Pattaya and returned to the United Kingdom. According to some reports he has been sighted cycling the commons streets of Wimbledon. Last Sighting of Pattaya’s Glitter Man. So when did you last see the Glitter Man pedalling the streets of Pattaya ?. I took this […]
Continue ReadingThailand’s Whinging Farangs
You farangs (western foreigners) come to live in our beloved Thailand and then you complain about everything Thai. After a short while, you farangs take the Thai ways, the Thai people and Thai culture for granted, now you think you know everything there is to know about Thailand, now it’s time for you to start […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Pot Luck Gardens
Hope you didn’t stumble upon this page looking for Thai Grass or a bit of pot, my apologies if you did, but thanks for visiting anyway. What I’m mumbling on about here is Pattaya’s potted gardens, or “Pot Luck Gardens” (see photos below) as I prefer to call them. Surprisingly, none of these residencies have […]
Continue ReadingGhostly Encounters and Spiritual Offerings
First of all, the fact that most Thais believe in ghosts is unquestionable. You can see evidence of this in the form of the Thai Spirit Houses outside most people’s homes and dwellings, hotels, and businesses in Thailand. Thai Spirit Houses are homes for ancient spirits and protective deities; offerings of food and drink are […]
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