Some of the driving habits on Thailand’s highways are at least annoying, and sometimes dangerous if you’re not accustomed to driving in Thailand and don’t know what to expect. Not all the habits on the list below are unique to Thailand, but they certainly seem more prolific here. If you plan to drive locally, in […]
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Motorcycle Safety Photo Fun
It’s senseless, it’s crazy, and there is a serious side to it, not here not today. I know the Songkran Festival accounts for an unprecedented amount of casualties but I’m not writing a songkran survivor’s guide, I’ve done that already, this is just a bit of fun with Songkran photos.
Continue ReadingThe Thai Fingernail of Prosperity
Why do many Thai men grow the nail of their little finger ?. The long fingernail often seen on the little finger of the right hand (see photo below) of men in Thailand is another of those “Thai things” which is not really understood by outsiders. On seeing Thai men with long fingernails many people […]
Continue ReadingThai Chariot of Lights
I’ve said it before and doubtless I will say it again, Pattaya is an amazing place for taking photos, I can’t recall the number of times I’ve cursed myself for not having my camera with me. Anyway, I was taking a walk up Jomtien Beach Road looking to get a few photos of Jomtien Beach, […]
Continue ReadingExtreme Pattaya Massage Message
You may think Thailand is extreme, but Pattaya is Thailand’s “capital of the extreme”. This ‘sign board’ (see photos below) outside a Pattaya massage parlor is a perfect example. An extremely up-front sign, advertising one of Pattaya’s more extreme services. Amazing Pattaya. The services offered by most massage parlors in Pattaya don’t surprise me anymore, […]
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