Short stories
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The Story of a Welsh Godfather. Most readers like to read short pieces with some photos. Although not directly linked to Thailand, there are some very strong parallels between this true story and how this tropical country functions. The reality is that mafias are everywhere we look. Not just in Thailand and Wales but throughout…
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To maintain balance and avoid bias, we will later look at 2 controversial cases. One in Thailand, and the other in England The Thai court system is made up of the Constitutional Court, the Courts of Justice, the Administrative Court, and the Military Court. Most cases are initially heard in the local provincial courts of…
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Even after 3 Days of Cross-examination by a leading barrister for the Mirror group, the Prince has made his point that the likelihood is that his phone was hacked illegally. HRH Prince Harry alleges that the newspaper group, MGN, which includes the Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, and 8 other national newspapers,…
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Today’s short story in the Beyond the Bamboo Curtain series of Thailand topics. Readers will see that Thais have a strong sense of being born Free, and the importance of Thailand’s hierarchical feudal structure. “Freedom to Spit” was a term Carol Hollinger used in her excellent book, Mai Pen Rai Means Never Mind. Still a classic best-seller on…
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When Nok and Duangjai bought their dream home, they didn’t realise a paint-spraying company was about to build a spraying unit next to their land. This true short story in the Beyond the Bamboo Curtain series explains how they dealt with the problem. Even a light breeze can carry the unpleasant smell of paint into…
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Look Behind the Bamboo Curtain and you’ll often be surprised by what you find. Things are seldom what they seem in Thailand. The carpenter had left some papers on top of a corner cabinet he’d almost finished building. He’d put away his tools, cleaned where he’d been working, and was making ready to go home.…
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Beyond the Bamboo Curtain. Today’s short true story of life in Thailand. There are many dogs on the rural roads of Thailand. Most Thais have dogs roaming in the garden or in the nearby soi (lane). They may be caged or chained at night. Only a few Thais treat their dogs as pets. They generally…
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Thai houses typically feature steep, sloping roofs with large, protective overhangs and lofty ceilings. These generous overhangs give great shade from the glaring sun and help keep indoor temperatures pleasantly low. The sharply sloping roofs swiftly shed rainwater, often channeling it into water storage tanks. All houses include fans and mosquito nets; upper-class residences have…
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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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They said Alex is a nice chap—an American gay man who lives in a rented house with his young male Thai partner, Ae. Alex’s story begins here. What follows is a carousel of characters—each navigating Thai life in their own way, with humour, hesitation, or quiet resolve. Alex inherited some money from his mum when…