The 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…
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Pattaya Songkran 2012 Photos
Songkran should be, can be, and most certainly is fun if you approach it in the right spirit, and just to prove it, here are some photos of Thais getting very wet and having lots of fun during the Songkran…
Thai 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…
Thai Superstition and The Face on The Mud Flap
If you have spent any time on the road in Thailand, you will almost certainly have noticed a face, either painted or in sticker form, most commonly on the mud flaps of Thai wagons and trucks. The face on the…
Thai Phallic Symbol – Thailand’s Divine Member
Shock horror, a penis swinging beneath a bell, a penis on the counter at 7-11, penises on Thai restaurant counters (see photos below), a little old lady on the street selling penises. Yes it’s true there really are penises in…