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11
Feb
2021
  • Culture , Perspectives

I’m A Thai Woman Dating A Caucasian, But That Doesn’t Make Me A ‘Mia Farang’

Assumptions about interracial relationships  “Wow, your boyfriend must earn a lot to buy you that bag,” or “Your family must be so proud of your partner”. While I expected some …
11
Feb
2021
  • Perspectives

I’m Attached But Joined A Dating App To Make Friends & Here’s How It Worked

Making friends in Thailand “Wait, why are you getting Tinder notifications? Don’t you have a boyfriend?”  Despite my constant insistence to others that I was on dating apps solely to …
11
Feb
2021
  • Culture

10 Questions Your Khun Pa Is Bound To Ask This CNY And How To Answer Them 

Aunties family gathering questions Trut-Jeen, Chinese New Year in Thai, is coming up – which means it’s almost time for all of us to participate in family gatherings; and face …
01
Feb
2021
  • Culture

4 Ways Thais Can Avoid CNY Misfortune, Even If Your Sign Has Offended Tai Sui And Is Going Through Pee Chong

Chinese zodiac misfortune 2021 “Xin Jia Yu Ei, Xin Ni Huad Chai” is a phrase that is heard all over Thailand during the Chinese New Year season, which starts in …
22
Jan
2021
  • Community News , Pop Culture , Things To Do

Ubisoft Is Giving A Free Trial Of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint Until 25 Jan

Free trial of Ghost Recon until 25th Jan Ubisoft Entertainment, distributor of the ‘Tom Clancy’ tactical shooter game series has announced a free trial of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint …
21
Jan
2021
  • LGBT , Perspectives

It’s 2021 And I’m Tired Of Getting Misgendered & Being Called A Thai Ladyboy

Misgendered for my appearance and nationality  “Oh, you’re from Thailand? Are you a ladyboy?”  I have lost count of the number of times I’ve had conversations like these.  When some …
14
Jan
2021
  • Culture

There’s An Online ‘Farang Wife’ Course Thai Women Can Sign Up For That Costs ฿6000

Farang dating course on Facebook  Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to dating. However, one Ms. Lisa* has a very specific niche. She’s the owner of  “Searching and …
13
Jan
2021
  • Pop Culture

6 PC Games Based On Thai Horror & Superstition You’ll Never Want To Play Alone At Night

Computer games based on Thai horror films  Thailand’s horror films have drawn global attention. Take Shutter, a 2004 Thai horror flick so famous, it led to viewers being scared to …
11
Jan
2021
  • Community News , Culture

Locals See Floating Head “Flying Through” Samut Prakarn Houses, Try Ghostbusting To No Avail

Krasue reported in Samut Prakarn Samut Prakarn faced a new shade of terror last night, when locals reportedly witnessed a woman’s head with glowing entrails flying through their neighbourhood. Many …
07
Jan
2021
  • Businesses , Current Affairs

Netizens Upset At Thai Company For Marking Up Mask Prices, Company Denies Claims

CP denies overpriced masks accusations For the past weeks, netizens have been calling out CP-All for selling overpriced face masks online. They claimed that the CP mask ฿6 (~USD0.20) price …
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