short-stories
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Today, we look Behind the Bamboo Curtain at why so many Thais believe in ghosts and the supernatural. Many foreigners have questioned whether Thais are Buddhists or ancestor-worshippers. Chai, one of Ying’s friends, died today. He was only 42. She got a phone call at 7 o’clock from a work colleague. News travels with nimble…
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Part 2: Derek lands at Bangkok International Airport. “Wake up, sir. We’re serving breakfast”. The smiling flight attendant helped me lower the tray and placed a plate of bacon and eggs in front of me. She wore a long silk dress in traditional Thai style. All the cabin crew looked immaculate, and the female staff…
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Being neighbourly—particularly towards foreigners—is different from what we have in the West. It’s not about overt friendliness or shared fences. It’s about quiet coexistence, subtle reciprocity, and knowing when not to intrude. You won’t always know when you’ve been accepted. There’s no formal induction. But one day, the security guard will nod at you with…