The man who wanted sex with his sister-in-law (from: Stimulating stories from Northern Thailand; no. 2)
This is the story about the husband who wanted to sleep with his wife's younger sister. That sister's name was Saeng La. One fine day he was working in the field far from his home. When his wife brought him his lunch, he said, "I want to have sex with Saeng La."
A new series of short stories. Titillating tales from Northern Thailand. White Lotus Books, Thailand. Translated from English and edited by Erik Kuijpers. Today: Two skulls in love
Book review – Scot Barmé: Woman, Man, Bangkok, Love, Sex and Popular Culture in Thailand
There are books that completely renew my view on aspects of countries, communities and events. The book by Scot Barmé mentioned above, already published in 2002, is such a work. I read it like a thriller in one breath, in a day and a half night.
An anthology of award-winning short stories and poems, featuring today: Real Silk Woven by Mother
The Banana Leaf Girl (a poem by Phaiwarin Khao-Ngam)
An Anthology of Award-Winning Short Stories and Poems, Today: The Banana Leaf Girl (a poem by Phaiwarin Khao-Ngam)
Tucked away (a poem by Saksiri Meesomsueb)
Child Dishwasher (a poem by Saksiri Meesomsueb)
Gloves (a poem by Saksiri Meesomsueb)
Transfiguration (a poem by Saksiri Meesomsueb)
An anthology of award-winning short stories and poems. Today: Transfiguration (a poem by Saksiri Meesomsueb)
The battle between the Buddha and the Rice Goddess
Four stories that show how the Buddha loses out to the Rice Goddess in a number of ways. I hear the following: 'Good, all that talk, Mr. Buddha. But first of all we need rice'. It may argue for the healthy, earthy mindset of many. It also shows how the ideas of the population can differ widely from the 'official' version.
The Jim Thompson myth
Jim Thompson's life in Thailand is almost legendary. If you have been to Thailand, then that name is known and you also know a bit about what he has done.
'Thai Love' – book review
Thai Love is Karel Poort's debut novel. The story is about a single man over fifty named Koop who is financially independent through an inheritance. During a holiday in Phuket, he meets the Thai bargirl Two who knows how to charm him in a refined way.
Life (a poem by Chiranan Pitpreecha)
Book review: 'The Burma deception' by Roel Thijssen
The Burma Hoax is the sixth espionage novel in the Graham Marquand series and has its origins shortly before the end of World War II, when Thailand was secretly making overtures to the United States. In those last months, the 'Thailand route' was the only way for the Japanese rulers to bring war booty from the occupied territories to safety. American OSS agents manage to intercept one of those convoys and thus amass great wealth
'The smile behind exciting Thailand' is the first book by Ger de Kok. Ger has, according to him, a good insight into the real Thailand. After visiting Thailand for many years, he decided to write down his opinion and his experiences with Thailand in this book.
Book review: 'Bangkok wakes to rain'
In early 2019 Riverhead Books – an offspring of Penguin Books – published 'Bangkok wakes to Rain', the literary debut of the mainly Brooklyn-based Thai author Pitchaya Sudbanthad.
