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  • Derek’s true story of his time in Thailand is also recorded in more detail in my book Escape to Thailand, available at all on-line bookstores. If you want a discounted, or even a free copy, visit my website http://www.mattowensrees.com or drop me a line at mattowensrees@proton.me The book and this post, the last part of…

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  • A Big Family Party

    Sunday’s short post in the Beyond the Bamboo Curtain series of Thailand topics. All my family will be there including my cousin’s German husband. You’ll enjoy meeting him and joining in with the village festivities. It lasts all day. Plenty of food, plenty of drink. Khun Fon said I would be able to talk to a fellow…

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  • Matt’s Profile

    Matt Owens Rees is a seasoned travel writer and social/cultural anthropologist who has lived in Thailand for over 18 years. His writing aims to make Thai culture and lifestyle more accessible than some of the more academic texts—without sacrificing the depth needed to truly understand how this country and its people tick. He writes from…

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  • The vision for my website has always been to provide my readers and followers with what THEY want. This is why I always ask for constructive feedback on my posts. I want to tailor what I write to my audience, my readership. Although many of my posts and books are on Thai cultural anthropology, I…

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  • The link depends on whether you want to use epub or pdf on your phone, tablet, or computer. You can find free apps on the internet to open these formats. PDF is the most versatile, while epub is better with pictures. Epub: A Thailand Diary: Escape to Thailand: Meekness in Thai Culture: Thailand Take Two:…

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  • I am grateful to Ally Taylor for his consent to my writing some commentary on his Thailand video, Death by Design. The video is 23 minutes long and shows many aspects of dangerous driving in Thailand. My observations are based on my experience as a senior observer for the Institute of Advanced Motorists in the UK,…

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  • Whether it’s in My Stories, Hot Topics, or Thailand News; I want to give my readers and followers MORE. I try to give you more of what you want. If there are topics which you would like to read about, please let me know by sending me a message in the Contact Me box. I…

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