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.
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.
The news report that Taiwan was the first country in Asia to pass a new law that also allows marriage between partners of the same sex got me thinking. It would be nice if Thailand did the same. But I would also like Thailand to take it a step further by giving polygamy a legal basis.
What's better than a Thai woman…? Two Thai women!
After photos of a Bangkok man, Manop Nuttayothin, 42, who has two beautiful wives, garnered attention on social media over the past week, the trio – and their nine children – have given numerous interviews to share their secrets to having a happy marriage in Thailand.
