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MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

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A Thailand Diary

A Thailand Diary

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

2017

Matt Owens Rees

Matt Owens Rees

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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

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

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

Feb 20, 2022

In your view, What’s the most Dangerous feature of Thai Driving

I just don’t get it. Why do motor cyclists pull out from sois onto a main road without looking? This is one of the two things I still don’t…

Jan 22

This biker is pausing before pulling into traffic from a soi.

Jan 22

Today’s Internet is All About Trump

Today’s main topic centres on what President Trump intends to do in his new administration. He has signed 200 executive orders on his first…

Jan 17

Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Jan 17

Using the “Notes” feature on Substack

“Notes” is s Substack feature which gets picked up by search engines. They are short-form posts and meant to get readers’ attention and…

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 15, 2024

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Stories about Thailand

Driving in Thailand 5

I am grateful to Ally Taylor for his consent to my writing some commentary on his Thailand video, Death by Design.

Dec 7, 2024

Dec 7, 2024

Driving in Thailand- 4

Most countries have driving schools, both for novice learners and advanced performance drivers.

Dec 4, 2024

Dec 4, 2024

MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

MattOwensRees writer on Thai culture and lifestyle

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I'm a published author on Thai events and how Thais live under feudalism, and other subjects. I publish on Substack and on my website, www.MattOwensRees.com

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