'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.”
Book review: Thai cuties
The book 'Thai cuties' by Charles Schwietert is the umpteenth in the series of books about the relationships between farang and Thai ladies. The book is a representation of true events and that always gives an extra dimension to the story.
Thailand in pictures (7): Prostitution
A picture paints a thousand words. This certainly applies to Thailand, a special country with an interesting culture and many cheerful people, but also a dark dark side of coups, poverty, exploitation, animal suffering, violence and many road deaths. Today a photo series about prostitution in Thailand.
Thailand wants progressive changes in legislation on gay marriage, prostitution and gender identity
Thailand is about to make groundbreaking legislative changes. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to work for the passage of three revolutionary bills. These include same-sex marriage, the legalization of prostitution and the recognition of gender identity, which would create Thailand's most progressive legal environment in Asia.
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.
Ewout in Thailand: Tendentious, stigmatizing and above all in search of known prejudices
Last night RTL broadcast the documentary 'Dutch Men Search Thai Brides', and the program left a sour taste in my mouth. While the subject potentially offers a lot of nuance and depth, the documentary was stuck in sensationalism and stereotypical images. The focus on older Dutch men and the implicit link with sex tourism did not contribute to a balanced picture, but reinforced existing prejudices. Fast food TV, cheap, just as tasty, but unhealthy and heartburn into the bargain.
Mechai, as I will call him hereafter, is a famous person in Thailand, and rightly so. He has done a lot for the development of the country and in a special way. He mainly worked from the bottom up with volunteers in the towns and cities, in the XNUMXs and XNUMXs to enable birth control, and then to fight HIV/AIDS.
Once a small fishing village, Pattaya developed into a notorious tourist destination, known as 'Sin City' mainly due to the presence of prostitution and sex tourism. The city began to grow in the 60s due to the influence of American soldiers looking for recreation during their free time. This led to an increase in tourism and the development of the tourism industry. In recent years, the Thai government has taken initiatives to improve Pattaya's image and promote family-friendly tourism.
Alfabra 01 – That ingrained prejudice about Thai women
Alphonse is traveling through Asia. He likes to keep some impressions of that region alive by writing italics about it, short stories so that readers get a different view of Asia or Thailand. The first italic, which is about that scandalous prejudice in Belgium and the Netherlands that all Thai are prostitutes. Take a look through the eyes of Alphonse.
'Pajom, the lonely woman' a short story by Rong Wongsawan
Young widow, alcohol, a new job as a whore; her six-year-old son has nothing to eat and starts stealing. Two lives become a mess.
Prostitution in Thailand: a piece of history
Thailand is not only known for its delicious food, friendly people and beautiful beaches. The country has an international reputation as a haven for prostitution.
The Empower Foundation wants to end the ban on prostitution in Thailand
The Empower Foundation in Chiang Mai hopes to collect 10.000 signatures to hand over a petition to the government to legalize prostitution.
Massage parlors in Udon Thani
After my more serious postings about opening a euro bank account and Thai taxes, this time a posting about a subject that is a bit taboo, especially in Thailand, but still often in the Netherlands as well. And if it does come up for discussion, then usually in a somewhat muffled and giggly atmosphere. Prostitution.
I made a stupid big mistake. After a love story that turned out to be too good to be true, I found out when I got home that I had been tricked (own fault, big bump). Now I was so angry that I sent 2 spicy photos of her via messenger facebook to a few friends of hers. Naturally, she is furious and offended.
Prostitution still occurs in Pattaya
This remarkable text was recently published in a newspaper. That this even happened in a cozy family resort like Pattaya, unheard of! The authorities of Pattaya even showed evidence from the police that prostitution also occurs in Pattaya.
Pattaya and (sex) tourists from the Middle East
Many tourists from various countries visit Pattaya every year. The composition has changed over the years. A group that is not talked about much is the group of young men from the Middle East. Quite a lot of these people can be found at the end of the Walking Street and form a world of their own.
Pattaya and the never-ending struggle for its image
Pattaya is arguably the most controversial city in Thailand. According to some a pool of destruction and for others paradise on earth. Not only the city suffers from the prejudices, the government has also been trying for years to polish up the image of 'Sin City'. Pattaya should one day grow into a family destination. A difficult task because the same government also understands that they should not throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Categories of barmaids in Thailand
During an evening chatting about our experiences in Thailand with some friends who are also frequent Thailand visitors, we talked that night about how many categories of barmaids you have.
Reader Submission: Respect
Sometimes thoughts arise in me about certain subjects. Take the subject of respect and where can you find this again, is something that regularly concerns me.
Fled Aussie (49) who sold sex trips arrested
A 49-year-old Australian man was arrested in the Muak Lek district of Saraburi province on Tuesday for offering sex cruises with prostitutes on a Facebook page.