Lifestyle

She is privileged, spoiled (in the best possible way of course), and incredibly cocooned from the reality of the life around her. She is the Expat lady.

The news was not good; her mother had four ailments and was in hospital.

Before I came to Thailand I was young, fit, and healthy. But when I arrived here I realized that going to exercise out in the pollution and heat would probably kill me faster than if I was unhealthy. There were no fitness clubs back then. So, I let my good habits slide until I ended up with a huge belly, overweight, and generally unhealthy. This took a toll on me that built up gradually.

I was totting up the years the other day and I was astounded to realize I’ve lived here almost 30 years. Amazing! I only came here for a one-week holiday. Despite all those years since I still feel like I’m on holiday.

You blokes think you’ve seen floods over the last couple of years? Mates, you haven’t seen anything, unless you were in Bangkok before they built the dyke…no, not Dana’s dyke…I mean the dyke around Bangkok.

Thailand's controversial blocking of YouTube has forced expats to look for alternatives. This article lists a few of the alternatives that are available.

A mate called in to see me the other day. Not unusual you may think unless you live in the mountains behind Chiang Rai.

It's our third time together in a little over a year. Her name is Noi and I've lost my heart to her. I'm 53 and she is 27. The age difference means nothing. We were made for each other's arms.

Two phone calls from old friends. Two burning questions. Marriage to Thai women.

Recent political decisions are making many ask this question....

Before you make that fateful decision to marry a Thai girl, think carefully about the repercussions....

Who is going to pay for someone not yours?

Bangkok, like Tokyo, has been described as a series of small villages strung together. Each soi or Moo Baan has its own character. Sometimes, sois within a moo baan have their own individual character too.

A glimpse of personal evolution: life and love in Thailand.

Are there any female sex tourists in Thailand? Where are they?