Bangkok Diaries

The Point of No Return

Admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:22:00 +0000

This post was written by Matt from Phuket Vogue. No doubt you will have met a few characters in Bangkok. There are some, however, who are just so surreal that you wonder what planet they come from. The most notable characters I met during my two years in Bangkok were the kind of guys you [...]

The Most Expensive Girl in Phuket

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:10:30 +0000

I was with a mate down in Phuket a few years ago and we strolled into one of the many beer bars along Bangla road. We hadn’t been in this bar before so we sat down and ordered a beer. There was a fat bastard sitting at the other end of the bar with two [...]

Finding Nirvana

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:53:03 +0000

I must profess right up front that I am not an expert on Buddhism. I am not even very knowledgeable about it. I have read a few books on meditation that are derived from Buddhist style meditation and that would be about the extent of my knowledge. First off, I know a lot of people use [...]

I’m Happy To Be In The Midst Of So Many Asian Babes

Billy Bangkok — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:12:55 +0000

I ran across this article and I couldn’t stop laughing. Obviously men around the world find Asian women but few go as far as TV journalist Martin Bashir. Bashir who hosts the news show 20/20 and who is well known for his 1995 interview with Princess Diana as well as his 2003 documentary on Michael Jackson, [...]

Thailand’s Coming ‘Inflation Tsunami’ Threatens to Wash Away Decade of Growth

The Ghost — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:31:23 +0000

As much as I would love to focus on just the fun Pattaya has to offer, it’s getting pretty difficult to ignore what’s happening to this country. Thailand increasingly feels like it’s being ripped apart. Hundreds to thousands of people daily are protesting in Bangkok’s streets against the government and, now, the national police. Prime Minister [...]

Is Russian ‘Invasion’ of Thailand Just a Myth?

The Ghost — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:16:41 +0000

There’s been a good deal of hoopla this past week about the impact of Russians on Pattaya and its economy. But is this so-called “Russian invasion” real? I’m starting to think we’re all being had. There’s no doubt that there’s been a huge increase in number of Russians in greater Pattaya, particularly in far-out Jomtien Beach. [...]

Bible-Thumpin’ Band’s Pattaya-Inspired Song Plays on Rumors, Stereotypes

The Ghost — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:14:27 +0000

I don’t have any real religious beliefs, but I don’t have problems with people that do – until they try to shove them down my throat. But what really irks me are zealots (Christian ones, in particular) who base their crusades on fabrications and hearsay. You’re not going to “save” me, but if you’re going [...]

2 songs on falling for a gogo-girl

Giacomo — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:07:51 +0000

She wears a coat of color Loved by some, feared by others She’s immortalized in all men’s eyes Lust she breeds in the eyes of brothers Violent sons make bitter mothers So close your eyes, here’s your surprise The Beautiful is empty Beautiful is free Beautiful loves no one Beautiful stripped me Strapped me In your mind she’s your companion Vile instincts often candid Your regret is all [...]

How to stop the Money Talk!

Giacomo — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:06:30 +0000

I like to go out for a few beers when I’ve finished a job. That happened to me the other day, so I went into a bar, where a waitress/bargirl serviced me a Heineken and began chatting with me. Soon she was telling me, why she was working this bar. She needed money to go home [...]

The macthmaking race

Giacomo — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:49:25 +0000

The other day I went to a Thai company that I’ve done some business with over the phone and by email. Before continuing the story, I guess, I should tell you that I’m a single farang-guy, who’s not too old yet. I never actually been to visit the company. So a director, who was female, showed [...]