Humor

Escape form the Big Mango is the ramblings of an Englishman, who on many visits to Thailand never left Bangkok. I hope that I convey what life with a Thai Family in the rural North is like.

"Hi... My name's Mandy and I'll be your hostess for the evening."

Showered and in fresh clothes I walk down the stairs of the Nathon Residence, my eyes scanning the lobby for possible Lady Recepcionist related "problems".

I find myself back in a local Song-Thaew from Na Thon to Hat Lamai where I wanna spend a few days of relaxation.

Yet mae! Was a common shout of exasperation from Ting when he was goaded by the taxis drivers sitting around the chicken stand waiting for fares.

“Here’s why I’m so attracted to Thailand,” he said. “I have fun here, and fun to me is the true meaning of life. I don’t regret anything I’ve ever done in my life.”

Dick Peters Reports From Asoke Place

Dick Peters Reporting From Asoke Place

Dick Peters Reports From Asoke Place

Some names have been changed to protect the innocent. The guilty will know who they are.

The editor walked into Hades a little after midnight. She looked like she knew what she was after. She swaggered over to the bar and said hello to the bartender.

Have you ever wondered about the writing process? Have you ever wondered about the miracle of heart and mind ending up on paper: hopefully sand and soul converted to diamonds?

It is 2:30 in the afternoon and I am rocketing down 2nd Road in South Pattaya in an old pickup truck. I am dodging, and weaving, and standing on the horn, and doing jack rabbit starts and stops, and running the slalom of traffic and pedestrians and soi dogs.

Living with floods from a local perspective.