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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MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

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

Western readers will see “Love and Sex in Thai Culture” as an odd title because most expats and…

While my books and blog posts dive deeper into this complex and often misunderstood topic, I wanted to share a brief overview of the main…

Aug 10

Western readers will see “Love and Sex in Thai Culture” as an odd title because most expats and…

Aug 10

MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

Top BBC Presenter, Huw Edwards, and his Child Abuse Case.

Huw Edwards pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 31 July 2024, to 39 charges of child abuse. These are new…

Aug 2

MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

Apologies for no posts lately

I have not posted new content for some time as my WordPress site was hacked.

Aug 1

MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

The Continuing Riots in Leeds, England. 20 July 2024.

The Continuing Riots in Leeds, England. 20 July 2024. The Mainstream Media and most YouTube channels are following the “party line”…

Jul 21

MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

The Continuing Riots in Leeds, England. 21 July 2024.

The Mainstream Media and most YouTube channels are following the “party line” that the riots, which started several days ago, are racist in…

Jul 21