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 might have the longest interval between a first and second trip to Thailand. I first visited in February 1987, and my second trip was in January 2026. I will concentrate on travel mishaps and romance, including some hotel reviews. One extremely positive and the other quite the opposite. I’m now 64 years old, and…
Some time ago, a video mentioned a type of bar in Thailand that surprised people. Well, I also recently found out about the same thing, but in my case, I didn’t read or hear about it. I actually saw it, and that’s what this story is about. In December 2025, I met a bar girl…
I am a 49 year old divorced man from the land down under Australia. I’m a big fan of your channel and I’ve been listening to Thailand bound for several years now. As they say, longtime listener, first time sharing my stories about my experiences in the wonderful land of smiles. Whether I am out…
I went on holiday to Phuket, Thailand for the first time in April 2026 for 12 days. Before I went for about 6 months, I watched a lot of videos from you and other YouTubers to prepare myself for what was to come. I left feeling very confident that I knew everything I had to…
I was delighted when I was offered a job in Singapore. I was recently divorced, wondering what had gone wrong with my life and I was seeking a change entirely. Up until getting divorced, the thought of working overseas was something far from my mind. It never even crossed my mind. After getting divorced and…
First Trip To Thailand My name is Jonathan and my story begins with my second trip to Thailand with my brother. I was a divorced teacher in California when my brother called me one day in October 2012. He told me he had already bought me a ticket to Thailand for November and that it…
If you have spent any amount of time in Thailand, you have probably noticed something that feels different. It is not the food, it is not the weather, and it is not even the language. It is the people. You will often meet someone here who is incredibly polite, speaks softly, smiles constantly, and almost…
Some of the things you might not take into consideration if you’re planning to live out here full time. I’ve just completed my third year of living here full time without leaving the country other than a short trip to Cambodia. I’ve also been coming to Thailand for the best part of three decades. People…
This story really starts in 2004 when I took my wife and four kids to Thailand and the tsunami hit. We ran up a hill, we were fine, but very shaken up. When we got back to England, my wife was a changed woman. Nothing was ever right, and we argued constantly until we decided…