MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

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With entries for every day of the year, the Diary takes you on a tour inside the everyday lives and experiences of the Thais.

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The Huw Edwards scandal explained

Both sides of the “story” explained. The BBC’s view, The Sun’s hypocrisy, The attitude of the Police

Jul 29, 2023

Hugh Edwards named in sex pictures scandal. Credit The Sun

Jul 29, 2023

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Noi Visits Her Husband in Intensive Care but Dressed like a Bar-girl

Noi in the same short dress she wore when visiting her husband in ICU (credit, this is a selfie that Noi herself took)

Jan 17, 2023

A selfie taken by Noi in the same skirt she wore to the hospital

Jan 17, 2023

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Should We Believe All Thai Traditions?

Dogs often go to the local temples to play together.

Jan 16, 2023

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Dual Pricing is Illegal in Thailand

Dual-pricing, having a different price for farang (foreigner) and Thai for the same goods or service, is technically illegal in Thailand…

Feb 28, 2022

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What types of Humour do Thais Like?

Thais love most sorts of witty humour. Wordplay, clever witticisms, and humour that involves playing tricks or making a joke will fill them…

Feb 20, 2022

MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

Life in a Rural Thai Village.

These photos of Life in a Rural Thai Village are published with the kind permission of Lode Engelen. In previous articles, I have given a…

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Driving in Thailand - 3

To use a roundabout correctly, you merge slowly into traffic already there. When you see an opportunity to join the roundabout you can then…

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MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

Driving in Thailand — 2

We wrote about how dangerous bikers can be on Thailand’s roads, but what do readers think about the problems caused by the U-turn…

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Driving in Thailand — 1

How dangerous is driving in Thailand?

Nov 11

MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

How Trump Will Affect Europe and Asia

“Tariffs is my favourite word in the dictionary”

Nov 10