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 Thai woman scorned, as many an unsuspecting Thai husband has discovered. I guess it’s not […]
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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 you will here Thai ghosts referred to on a daily basis. You will here many […]
Continue ReadingThai 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 will see them just about everywhere. These miniature houses are actually Thai Spirit Houses, they […]
Continue ReadingLoy Krathong Thailand Event
Loy Krathong, (sometimes spelt ‘loi Krathong’, ‘Loi Grathong’ ‘Loy Kratong, ‘Loy Katong’ ) is an annual event in Thailand. Loy Krathong takes place on the full moon of the 12th lunar month of the Thai lunar calendar (November), it is one of the biggest participation events in Thailand, seconded only by the Thai Songkran Festival. […]
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