In Thailand, the mia noi is an established phenomenon: the 'little woman' who knows her place in a life full of smiling hypocrisy. She is a status symbol, luxury item and consolation prize all in one. While the wife is silent and the husband grins, everything revolves around power, money and appearances. But who is laughing the loudest here? Maybe nobody. Or everyone.
Polygamy was common in Thailand at court and bourgeoisie
Tino Kuis gave a very favorable book review of 'Woman, Man, Bangkok. Love, Sex and Popular Culture in Thailand by Scot Barmé He read this book in one breath as if it were a political thriller and promised more. Here again a contribution based on Barmé's book. About polygamy or polygamy.
How many Thai women are active in the sex industry?
How many Thai women have ever worked in the sex industry? A question that came to mind after a friend of my wife decided to take that step at the age of 40.
Mia Noi: a mistress in Thailand
A significant number of Thai men have a mistress or a 'second' wife. In Thai: a Mia Noi. This phenomenon is part of ancient Thai culture.
Child at home
My New Zealand neighbor John is considering moving back to his home country. Here's the thing: as a butcher from Auckland, he often came to Thailand for holidays and he liked that. He got to know a Thai beauty, whom he invited to live with him and together they ran the butcher shop with great success.
The Mia Noi phenomenon in Thailand
This phenomenon of Mia Noi (conjunction, second wife, mistress) has spread to all levels of Thai society. Stories of important men in society who have several wives can be found in various media.
No confidence in infidelity
In most cultures, infidelity is a taboo, even in Thailand, where infidelity is almost a tradition. Despite this, it is still considered objectionable.
Khun Peter goes Thailand, part 2.
The taxi driver does not know the way to the hotel. The Ibis hotel in Soi Nana Bangkok. Because I was already afraid of that, I also printed out the address: 41 Sukhumvit Road Soi 4 Klongtoey – Bangkok. That also does not help. My girlfriend takes my reservation form calls the hotel and hands her mobile to the taxi driver. A wide grin is the result. It's nice that we're driving to the right place. After…