Reader-submitted Thailand stories covering first trips, nightlife, Pattaya experiences, relationships, expat life and successful marriages. Real experiences from visitors and long-time Thailand regulars.
This was my second trip to Phuket, and I was eager for a new adventure. On my first trip, I had the pleasure of exploring the island with my girlfriend from Bangkok she was well acquainted with the area, so we hit all the popular spots and partied like there was no tomorrow. This time,…
A little about myself first. I was in the automobile business in the USA for most of my working life. I made good money and I managed to save a decent amount for retirement. I also receive a decent private and state pension. I was married for approximately 40 years. I raised two sons who…
Hello, my name is Don and I live in California. I have recently retired and came across your Thailand channel as I now spend a lot of time on YouTube and other sites on the network. As such, I have enjoyed the many stories your listeners have submitted. Your stories have reminded me of a…
Many people forget that we were all newbies in Thailand at one time. This story is my memories of when I was a newbie. I’m a seasoned traveller now, but my first time to Thailand was a roller coaster ride that I wouldn’t pay to go on again. The Vulnerable State of Mind I’ll give…
The way that I think I’m different to some of the people who share their stories is that although I lost what I considered to be a fortune, I really have no one else to blame apart from myself. No one scammed me, no one took my money. I just made some stupid mistakes. And…
I’ve not been able to put to bed what happened to me in Thailand. And by opening up and getting this off my chest, maybe it will somehow bring closure over the most tragic part of my life. I don’t say that lightly because I’ve been through tragedy on more than one occasion. And this…
Any man with a thirst for a cold beer that has frequented the expat bars in Thailand will have encountered quite a few likable characters during their travels. My old drinking friend Phil certainly fitted in quite nicely to such expat male gatherings. He had an ability to entertain others with jokes and tales of…
When I went to Bangkok on holiday in 2013, I had some chat contact with a young beautiful woman beforehand. We became acquainted on the internet. I wanted to do something different this time. I was only looking for friendship, one that could guide me a bit through Bangkok and maybe show me places no…
This Thai girl I was in a relationship with for 2 years completely fooled me, and I mean completely. Everything she said, everything she did, was a lie. Her goal from day one was to get as much money from me as possible, and she did a very good job at it. I feel stupid…