'In the grip of illusions about love and desire'
John loses himself in a fleeting romance with Thai Sanya, who works as a barmaid in Pattaya. When she suddenly disappears, he flies back to Thailand determined to find her. But the reality he finds is far from the dream he was trapped in.
'The Impossible Rescue of a Woman Who Doesn't Want to Be Saved'
A regular customer thinks he can save Lek from a shady bar in Bangkok, but she has her own ideas about freedom and safety. In a sharp conversation, the true intentions and desires come to light, in which help and compassion unexpectedly collide. Not everyone wants to be saved.
'A game about survival'
In the shadow of Pattaya’s neon lights and stifling heat, Nok plays a game of survival. Every night is a repetition of desire and disappointment, until she encounters a mysterious client who tests her limits. What begins as a routine encounter quickly turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse where escape is not an option.
'In the shadows of Bangkok in search of freedom and pleasure'
In the shadows of Bangkok, a 54-year-old Dutch man searches for freedom and pleasure, from one willing woman to another. But when the symptoms of an STD worsen, it becomes clear that his boundless desire is not without consequences. As he struggles with his choices, the bitter price of his lifestyle dawns on him.
“Sometimes I wonder if I was born for the accident. Is this my life now is this my destiny? I pray to Buddha that it will not be so. I don't want this life. Now I'm a country girl trying to escape the clutches of a tiger only to be swallowed by a crocodile. My whole life has been hell and the end is nowhere in sight.”
'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.
Sinsot, pay to marry your great love
Imagine you fall in love with a beautiful Thai woman. In this story we call her Lek. After a few romantic vacations and getting acquainted with your future in-laws in Isaan, take the plunge and ask her to marry you. Nice you will think, but then the thunder starts. You have to negotiate with her parents about a Sinsot. A what…? Sinsot, what is that again? Ehhh, imagine her parents kidnapped her and you have to buy her freedom, something like that. Do you understand?
A relationship with a Thai woman, heaven or hell?
Everyone who lives in Thailand knows them. The stories about the difficult relationship between a Thai and a farang. Sometimes it's just antisocial behavior, but Thai women often go very far during their relationship with a farang.
Geert, in Hua Hin looking for warmth and love
Geert D. is an old friend, literally and figuratively. He still looks pretty good at 59 years old and has been living in the royal resort of Hua Hin for about three years. He settled there, with his girlfriend Lek, but she saw a better future a few months ago in a whirlwind existence in the nightlife of Bangkok.
Love and lies: A story about the real intentions of some Thai ladies
A man looking for adventure ends up in the colorful world of Thailand, a country known for its warmth and mysterious stories. This story reveals his experiences with the complex reality behind the glittering facade of Thai nightlife, where he discovers unexpected truths about love, trust and deceit.
Where You Go?
Hello handsome guy. Come inside have a look please. Welcome. Sit here OK. What do you drink? Carlsberg no have. No have long time. Heineken same OK? Moment please. Have a look, many pretty lady for you.
'Big in Japan, Rockstar in Thailand'
From the fame of "Big in Japan" to the irony of "misfits" finding eternal glory in Thailand, this story reveals the colorful, but often bittersweet, realities of seeking acceptance and appreciation in foreign lands. It tells the stories of Western men fleeing the loss, ridicule and failures of their homeland to plunge into the world of the Thai bar scene, where they are adored and treated like rock stars. But like every paradise, this one also has a dark side.
Bram, a quiet, introverted 43-year-old man, is looking for love in the vibrant nightlife of Pattaya, Thailand. After a series of unsatisfying relationships, he meets Joy, a seductive dancer who turns his world upside down. While experiencing the intense passion of their connection, Bram grapples with the reality of their relationship and the inevitable heartbreak that follows.
The fairy tale of a barmaid (final)
Read the last part of the story of Nit, a young Thai woman from Isaan who takes a job in a bar in Pattaya to support her family and young daughter.
The fairy tale of a barmaid (part 2)
Read the story of Nit a young Thai woman from Isaan who takes a job in a bar in Pattaya to support her family and young daughter.
The fairy tale of a barmaid (part 1)
Nit is a 'bar girl', she is 22 years old and has a four year old daughter named Pon. Nit has been working in a bar in Pattaya for several months.
Falang lectures bargirl
'Marlboro red. Green bottle. orange juice. black sky. White pillow. She remembers almost everything.' Noi receives English lessons from Frans Amsterdam.
How the loan to the bargirl turned out
Frans Amsterdam passed away in April this year. In his memory we are reposting some of his articles: A few weeks ago, Cat received 5000 Baht from me: 2000 as a gift and 3000 as a loan. The reactions to the story I wrote about this transaction were numerous. The tenor was that I should not count on getting that 3000 Baht back.
Lending money to a bargirl, how will that end?
Frans wants to lend money to bargirl Cat, a friend service. But how will that end? The readers can say it, because afterwards everyone already knew it in advance.
'Braised stretch marks'; from the life of a farang in Thailand.
Little suffering in Pattaya
It's time again for a light-hearted story from Pattaya, which has been acclaimed by many and maligned by a few. Anyone who knows the way a little knows a story about how a farang is cheated by a bargirl. This is one of those, nothing really special, it's minor suffering, but still nice to tell.
Sweet revenge for the Chocolate Man
Leo, a Surinamese man from Amsterdam, had been told that Thais can be very racist and he was a bit concerned about this because he was black. During his first visit to Thailand, he found Bangkok a disappointment. He thought it was a filthy city with a lot of traffic, air pollution and the Thai ladies didn't pay attention to him.