There’s been a good deal of hoopla this past week about the impact of Russians on Pattaya and its economy. But is this so-called “Russian invasion” real? I’m starting to think we’re all being had. There’s no doubt that there’s been a huge increase in number of Russians in greater Pattaya, particularly in far-out Jomtien …
I was reading Werewolf’s post about being tongue-tied and I thought it fit in somewhat nicely with my other post about the deck being stacked against men in the West. Namely it’s the topic of Western women vs. Thai women. Deep down I think all women are the same. The same concept applies to men …
On my last trip to Bangkok I had gone and run some early morning errands and was on my way back to my hotel on Soi 11. It was, as usual, hot as hell out and by the time I had made it up around Hillary II Bar I didn’t need much of an excuse …
I really, really love Asian Sweetheart’s site but I feel that she has a very slanted view of farangs. I don’t think she means any harm by it but the words she chooses often betray her underlying feelings. She recently chose to use Dean Barrett’s book “The Go-Go Dancer Who Stole My Viagra And Other …
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Tatt2Dude and I were exchanging emails this week and he made a “hansum man” reference. It’s not the first time I’ve heard of the disease called hansum man syndrome (HSM) which is why I am thankful that my undeniably less than hansum appearance serves as an adequate barrier to infection. For those who may not …
Some of my readers have requested more information on living in Thailand, especially if it is possible to live on the average teachers salary. In this post I will outline my average monthly expenditure. Please bear in mind that I am involved with a steady girlfriend and I don’t drink or smoke. Thailand is, arguably, …