Isaan mentality
The Inquisitor has found that he has developed quite a diverse pattern of behavior, necessary to maintain a certain peace of mind to deal with the oh-so-many Isan idiosyncrasies. First of all, there is the Western way of thinking, which is simply in the genes. Using our own logic, our own opinion, values, … . But in the past three years an Isaan mentality has emerged.
Thailand women types
In Thailand you will find women of all shapes and sizes. I would like to write a whole story about that, but I can't do it better than two female editors of Coconuts Bangkok. They describe 13 female types you can meet. It is placed in Bangkok, but it also applies to other larger (tourist) places.
General practitioner Maarten: Are men and women equal?
Are men and women equal? At least not when it comes to infections. Results from a study recently presented in Boston suggest that this difference could lead to different vaccines for men and women and different treatment for infections.
Is there a difference between men and women?
This Joseph has certainly not fallen on the back of his head and the external characteristics between men and women are really clear to him. In addition, he is well aware that he is walking on thin ice with this story because the dear readers of this blog are certainly not retarded.
We women are superior to men
I was bent with laughter when reading the article 'Men are superior to women.' Knowing my brother Joseph very well, he too has been devastated by the reactions to his story. In particular, he enjoyed the reactions of readers who realized that he wanted to poke fun at the differences between Thai and Western women in a funny way.
The opinion of a Western woman in Thailand
How often do we men on this blog talk about those sweet, nice, willing Thai ladies. We can't get enough of it, both positively and sometimes negatively. But what does a Western woman think who comes to Thailand, either just on vacation or to live there permanently with her husband.
Public transport in Bangkok in the top 10 most dangerous for women
A YouGov study published on the Thomson Reuter Foundation website shows that Bangkok is among the top 10 unsafest capital cities in the world for women when it comes to traveling by public transport.
Lung Addie receives a female visit from LULU in the jungle
Yes dear reader, the time has come. The single farang man, Lung Addie gets a female visit and then from the first time for about a month where will that end?
Suspect in train rape already in court
The suspect in the rape and murder of 13-year-old Nong Kaem early this month on the overnight train to Bangkok and his accomplice were charged yesterday. They will appear in court on Tuesday. From 1 August, every night train will have a separate women's carriage.
I am 54 years old and am considering emigrating to Thailand. What I wonder is; Can I build a new life in Thailand as a single woman or is this not safe for me?
News from Thailand – March 9, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• After Pattaya and Phuket, now also courtroom for tourists in Bangkok
• Women's Fund: 300 million baht paid out, but on what?
• One Dutchman in missing Malaysia Airlines plane
We are two young girls. We both like going out and we wondered if there are also nice nightlife options for women in Bangkok. Or is everything geared more towards men?
News from Thailand – September 10, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• No 90 baht per kilo for rubber farmers, but doubling of subsidy per rai
• March of 300 kilometers against Mae Wong dam started today
• Opposition leader Abhisit calls Yingluck a 'stupid woman', or not?
I am a 26 year old woman and I want to travel through Thailand with a backpack at the beginning of August. My itinerary is not quite ready yet. On my list are at least the North of Thailand with the Golden Triangle and Ayutthaya.
Sex tourism not only a male issue (video)
Many European men who regularly travel to Thailand face prejudice and stigma, the association with sex tourism is quickly made. Yet there are more and more women who travel with the same goal; the search for young lovers. That's what the movie Paradies: Liebe is about.
Is Thailandblog a men's blog?
It's nice that a woman is now also grabbing the pen, writes Paul under Maria's Diary. That comment got me thinking.
Acid attacks grip Bangkok
Women on the bustling streets of Bangkok have been warned of acid attacks. Two unknown men on a motorcycle spray acid on unsuspecting victims, mutilating their victims in the face.