Registering with a Thai relationship agency gives you a glimpse into a hidden world. The lady from the brokerage office had described Pim in the nicest terms. Pim, a Thai lady in her mid-40s is looking for a "mature gentleman".
The Thai cream of the crop
For many Thai women it comes out of their nose. What? The nose! eh? What do you mean exactly? Well, Thai women like white skin very much, but also a Western nose. A big gamble, I mean. Who can put you in other people's business.
About bad Thai women and naive men
Are foreign men who fall prey to overly greedy Thai ladies themselves (partly) guilty of that or not? Do they make wrong choices when entering into relationships? Is it naivety, bad luck or a lack of people skills? Can this happen to everyone or just those who like the wrong women?
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.
Thai women and youthful appearance, what's the secret?
Why do many Thai women look younger than they actually are? An intriguing question, isn't it?
If your Thai partner is “ngon”, are you “ngor”?
Anyone who has or has had a romantic relationship with a Thai knows firsthand the cold grip of “ngon” – the uniquely Thai posture, which is somewhere between pouting, angry and disappointed. Opposite is “ngor”, the act of trying to remove those disappointment and hurt feelings.
Gender relations in Southeast Asia in past times
What was the purpose of those golden jingling bells? How easy was a divorce? Why was virginity an obstacle to marriage? Why did a Malaysian nobleman have to strangle his married daughter? Tino Kuis delves into sexual relations and marriage in 16th and 17th century Asia.
Siam and the High Social Status of Women, 1850-1950
Tino Kuis sheds light on the independence and high status of the former Siamese woman through Kamala Tyavanich's book, The Buddha in the Jungle. Chapter 43 is titled 'Backward or Enlightened?' and is largely about the role of women in the Siam (and related Burma) of the time as perceived by foreign travellers.
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 sense of justice of some Thai women
As a regular visitor to Thailand, you know that making contact with a beautiful, sexy and willing Thai lady is not difficult. For example, you dive into the nightlife, drink a beer, talk to one or more ladies and you can have a nice evening, which can even last until the next morning in your hotel room.
'Black hairs'
'No! You're not too old for me. I like you, we-wy much, you sweet.' I know she means it right now. We fall asleep without thinking. A story by Alphonse Wijnants.
If your hair is good
To judge for yourself whether a lady is attractive, you have a number of options. I'm not going to mention all those possibilities, you probably know them, I limit myself in this story to her hairstyle.
“I will never marry a Thai”
Gringo talks to a kindly cultured Russian in a pool hall in Pattaya about things that make life interesting. Although the Russian man is having a great time and had a nice relationship with a Thai lady, he does not want to marry a Thai. Why not? You can read that in this article.
Thai Thanaree Scheerlinck in Miss Belgium 2021 final
Earlier this week, 33 beautiful Belgian ladies were selected for the final of the Miss Belgium 2021 election. Remarkable - at least for Thailand lovers - was that a born Thai managed to get through to that final.
Gangbang in Pattaya
I can not help it. I know it's not right, it's not appropriate, it's unethical, maybe even rude, but it just happens. If you have been interested in Thailand for a while, then you have heard many stories about what can go wrong in a relationship between a Thai lady and a Farang.
Jan Pieter from the polder on an adventure in Thailand
Jan Pieter had little luck with the women in the Netherlands and sought refuge in Thailand. There he met two Thai ladies Noy-Na and Daeng. Jan Pieter was going to marry one of them and bought a villa, then fate struck and Gringo's story took a surprising turn.