Story 1 Meeting a Thai Woman on a Dating App The Thai dating mystery. When every red flag has a cultural explanation, I met her on a dating app. At first, everything seemed quite promising. She was attractive, polite, well-dressed, and very well-behaved. She was also quite shy, or at least that’s what I thought….
Number 10 The Hero Coming in at number 10, we have the hero. This guy is one singer away from swinging. You’ve seen these guys everywhere here in Thailand, particularly in Pattaya and anywhere there’s alcohol involved. I’m talking about the idiots that come over here and get into fights. It’s typically two white guys…
Make a List of Categories for Your Travel Happiness Number one, make a list of categories that are important for your travel happiness. Beaches, street food, parks, temples, museums, mountains, cafes, malls, markets, live music, clubs. Then fill each category with five spots you heard about and want to visit. Number three, open Google Maps…
When I went to go and visit my friend after he’d returned from Thailand, I was quite shocked to see the state he was in. He looked to be quite out of it. Not that there was anything particularly wrong with him, but his mind wasn’t exactly where he was, which was in his front…
A temple abbot is defrocked and arrested over an alleged 92 million Baht scandal, with police finding rather more than financial evidence on the CCTV. In Banglamung, a police officer finally surrenders after the tragic death of his teacher wife, while local schools review security following the incident. Bangkok orders inspections of 47 data centers….
So What Is Post-Thailand Blues Really? Let’s start with what’s actually happening to you. Post-travel blues, or post-holiday syndrome, is the emotional crash after an intense trip. It’s not technically a clinical illness, but it can feel like one. Symptoms include mood swings, sadness, irritability, exhaustion, zero motivation, trouble sleeping, trouble focusing, headaches, and a…
Last year, I sat at a bar on Soi Buakhao at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday. The guy next to me, let’s call him Dave, had been in Pattaya for 8 years. He knew every mama-san’s name. His phone buzzed constantly. He was also the loneliest person I’ve ever met. And I couldn’t stop thinking:…
Most first-timers waste hours figuring out the train system. They end up taking expensive taxis everywhere or, worse, booking hotels near the wrong stations and spending half their trip getting around. Bangkok Airport Rail Link to Makkasan The Bangkok Airport Rail Link is very convenient. Makkasan is important. You land at Suvarnabhumi Airport, you’re tired,…
The difference between a travel agent and me is that a travel agent will try to sell you the most expensive trip. I give you the cheapest Thailand itinerary I could think of: two weeks, three places, north, south, cities, islands, temples, culture, beaches, boats, and trains. Almost everything you want for around $325. It’s…