Welcome to the Thailand stories category of the site. Here you will find all different types of stories from the Land of Smiles.
From newbies first experiences in the Thailand night life, the old timers tales from Pattaya and even successful marriage stories with Thai women.
Koh Tao is one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand. But it’s not just about beaches and sunsets here. This tiny island is the scuba diving capital of Southeast Asia. And if you’re even slightly curious about exploring the underwater world, this is the place to do it. In this itinerary, I’ll show you…
In Bangkok, most tourists hit the same old spot everyone tells you to go to online and end up missing the hidden gems that transform trips into unforgettable experiences. There’s just way too much to see and do. Fitting everything into a 3-day trip is impossible. I’ve gone through hundreds of Bangkok tours, thrown out…
Bangkok has changed a lot over the last few years. And a couple of areas that used to be great have become overcrowded tourist traps. After living here for the past 6 years, I’ve realized that for most first-time visitors, there are really only three areas you should even be considering now. So, I’m going…
I’ve just spent 48 hours in one of Thailand’s most remote and surprisingly luxurious jungle tree houses. From trekking deep into the jungle to bamboo rafting down the river to coming face to face with monkeys, lizards, snakes, and a few things I didn’t expect. So, where are we? We’re deep in one of the…
Krabi is one of the most jaw-dropping destinations in Thailand, but most people just stick to the main area around downtown. Kayaking Through Ao Thalane Most people come to Krabi for the beaches, but what they don’t realize is that it’s home to some of the most dramatic landscapes in all of Thailand. The scenery…
Story One: The Engagement That Wasn’t Listening to Your Gut The year must have been 2012. I lived in South Australia. I had just broken up with my fiancée and was feeling quite shattered about it. I was 34 at the time. A slightly older workmate in his mid 40s encouraged me to pack up…
Most Chiang Mai travel guides are sending you to the wrong places. Hill Tribe Coffee Tour One of the things that makes northern Thailand so fascinating is its rich hill tribe culture. And the best way to experience it for yourself is by joining the hill tribe coffee tour. The tour is run by a…
Story 1 The Reality of Family Responsibility Lessons from a Filipino Marriage I was married to a Filipina for 20 years, and I’m very familiar with the duties and expectations when marrying into a different culture. It seems that many stories show men being shocked at what is expected of them with their wife’s family…
It was after a three-year relationship breakup in the UK with a British woman that I was encouraged by some friends to go on holiday to Thailand as a way of forgetting my bitter breakup and experience the delights of the city of Pattaya. Upon arriving in Pattaya in the winter of 2017 with a…