Thailand – Land of Tolerance
I have come to the conclusion that tolerance is a Thai virtue, and so I have coined a new phrase: “Thailand, Land of Tolerance.” When I took these photos of bees on a Pattaya drink vendors stall and then later…
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How and Why Thais Wai
The wai is the traditional form of greeting in Thailand. While people in other countries may shake hands, kiss on the cheek, or bow, Thais press their palms together and raise them between chest and forehead height while saying “sa…
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…
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…