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.
I am a 70 year old American, divorced for some years, and have enjoyed traveling for a good number of years. Previously I had built a successful business over 30 years and sold out some 15 years ago. I did manage to save money and also sold out for a good sum. I also learned…
I’m an American in my late 40s. This story took place in December of 2019. I was in Pattaya at the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020. I also managed to visit Phuket on this trip. During the last two days of my trip, I became very ill. I had a sore throat,…
Story 1 The Watch Ultimatum A Sensible Decision I went to Thailand in 2017 and met two friends in Pattaya. It was my first time to Pattaya, so they would show me around all the best toys and bars to visit. We started our bar crawl most evenings at about 9:00 p.m. We ended up…
This is the first time I’m telling my story involving a Thai freelancer. I think the reason I have not shared it before is due to embarrassment and humiliation. I know I will probably get ripped to pieces in the comments, but I do not want some young guy to travel to Thailand and do…
Meeting in Heavens Above I met this girl in Heavens Above in Pattaya in August last year while I was there on a holiday. She did the thing they all do when they make eye contact with you she pointed to herself, asking me to choose her to come and sit with me. After she…
Where do I even begin to talk about what happened to me? I suppose the most logical place to start is at the beginning. Yet, what happened to me I can only say happened because other people are to blame. I honestly feel like that. And I’ve heard so many other stories where people say…
I think my story begins the same way it does for a lot of guys out here: meeting a Thai girl in a bar and everything turning into a complete nightmare. One minute you are out going to the bars, talking to ladies and enjoying life, and the next you find yourself catching feelings for…
I first arrived in Thailand in 1995 as a 25-year-old from the United States. It was a wonderful first trip, and I was fascinated by the culture shock that came with visiting Thailand. I returned to Thailand every chance I got. Here is a memorable night with a friend who brought me to Thailand a…
In 2016 after 24 years of marriage I got divorced from MY Canadian wife. The split was mutual and not a terrible experience as after that much time together we had totally grown in different directions. The Marriage Had Been Failing For Years She had been cheating on me and the red flags were everywhere….