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Culture
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
  • 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

With Chinese New Year around the cornor, it's better for Thai people to check up their annual Chinese New Year misfortune.
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 …
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 …
31
Oct
2020
  • Culture

10 Scariest Thai Ghosts And Monsters And How To Scare Them Back Them If You Dare

If you’re curious about meeting them IRL, here’re 10 of the scariest Thai ghosts and where to find them.
30
Oct
2020
  • Culture

13 Scary Thai Superstitions Locals Believe In And What They Actually Mean

Superstitions in Thailand Growing up with my grandparents, there were many taboos and beliefs that were passed down which I needed to obey and follow. As a child, I didn’t …
29
Sep
2020
  • Culture , Perspectives

I Am A Thai Woman And It’s Time For Mia Noi “Minor Wife” Culture To Stop

Mia Noi –  having a “minor wife” in Thailand Thai people are known to have close relationships with their family. Some stay in big family homes all their lives, which …
23
Sep
2020
  • Culture

12 Subtle Thai Traits Only Locals Do The Rest Of The World Will Never Understand

Bizarre things Thais do Like people from other countries around the world, Thais have some unique characteristics that are reflections of our culture and upbringing. If you have visited Thailand …
11
Sep
2020
  • Culture , Perspectives

I Went To A Thai University And Here’s The Truth About Its “Brutal” Rab Nong Hazing Culture

University ragging in Thailand The scariest thing a Thai high school student faces is the worry of not passing their exams and getting into their dream universities. But once that …
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