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M. Schwartz is an expert in all things Thailand. Having seen and done it all, there is nobody more equipped to teach about a successful ex-pat transition to Thailand. He wrote the cult classic guide book for men in Thailand called, How to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck in Thailand

President Obama comes to Thailand

Fresh off of his re-election victory, President Obama will be coming to Thailand in less than a week. The President is due to arrive in Thailand some time on Sunday (though time and date not yet officially confirmed) during a 3 day trip where he’ll also visit Cambodia and Burma. So this is a pretty […]

How to be a good wingman in Thailand

Going out in Thailand alone is nothing like going out alone in most other countries. Here, you can actually have a great time when you’re by yourself and nobody looks at you weird for being a loner. But, while a good wingman is infinitely more valuable in your home country, they can still be a

How to make yourself attractive to Thai girls

Things aren’t as easy as they used to be; Thai girls are starting to get a little picky! Years ago Thai girls weren’t connected to Western men unless they met them in person. But thanks to dating sites and social media sites like Facebook, Thai girls have the opportunity to talk to 10X more Western

What’s the best GoGo bar in Pattaya?

I was out last night in full party mode and I noticed a changing of the guard. Veterans to the scene know that Baccara is currently the most highly rated Gogo in Pattaya by many standards and I’ve never had a problem with that assessment until now. First some info about Bacarra- Sharing ownership with

Would you get Plastic Surgery in Thailand?

I had a conversation with a young friend of mine recently about plastic surgery in Thailand. We talked about the obvious advantages of being able to get your girlfriend or wife some procedures done at a cheap price. But once the conversation shifted to plastic surgeries for men, my friend immediately branded the entire idea

What to Make of the Apple Ipad Mini

The tablet market is changing rapidly and Apple’s new Ipad Mini shows that the consumer is the big winner. We don’t win because the Mini is such a great product, we win because the tablet makers have no choice but to have low retail prices on amazing devices due to ferocious competition. The funny thing

Pattaya vs Chiang Mai, the 2012 Debate

While the Americans have just concluded the 2012 Presidential debates, Chris and I have decided to publicly engage in our own little debate. You see we have a difference of opinion when it comes to the topic of “best place to live in Thailand.” Chris strongly believes it’s Chiang Mai, while I think its Pattaya

How to lose weight in Thailand

There is so much crap out there regarding health and wellness, and half of it is contradicting towards the other half, and most of it is obvious. The “lose weight quick” pitches trying to get you buy videos and e-books are getting old. There are no more ridiculous ads on the web than the photo-shopped

Pattaya Nightclub Reviews Pt. 2

As promised, here is the 2nd and final part of the in depth reviews of the best discos in Pattaya. I’m taking all of the guessing out of the equation for you and giving you all of the pertinent details to keep you well informed. Mixx Discotheque Mixx also has a location in Bangkok, while

Pattaya Nightclub Reviews Pt. 1

Pattaya has a good amount of discos that are open late and they all seem to offer something different. Only Bangkok can compete with the options Pattaya gives you, but Pattaya has to be the best in Thailand for after hour’s clubs. I will give an honest assessment of each in a two part article;

My checklist for going out in Pattaya

IF you are going out for a jam packed night of craziness in Pattaya, you must prepare for your adventure by having all of the tools of the trade ready to go. Here is my personal checklist; and in case you didn’t already figure it out, this is going to be a very silly article.

Losing face in Thailand is BS

Often times when I get into conversations with guys at the bar, I let them share all of their “expertise” while I just sit back and listen. Naturally everyone thinks they’re an expert, but I’m not very confrontational so I let people go on and on regardless of whether or not they’re right or wrong.

Free TV in Thailand

You can watch anything you could ever want on demand for free in perfect quality right on your TV. Many people know this is possible, but too few in Thailand are getting the most out of what’s out there. So once and for all, here is a step by step process to getting the most

Two fantastic Buffets in Pattaya

With nearly 100 buffets to choose from in Pattaya there are no shortage of options. Having lived here for many years and having gone to most, I thought I would share my two very favorite places with you. Daruma Shabu and Sushi Buffet Located across from Big C on 2nd road in North Pattaya, Daruma

I got robbed at an ATM in Pattaya

I’m sure you’ve heard about some ATM fraud going around in Thailand, specifically Pattaya. And I’m sure the information went in one ear and out the other. Well, I was a victim this past week and it was a huge pain in the ass. I checked my online account for my American bank account that

Gogo bar review Pattaya

There are reviews of nearly every Gogo in Pattaya, but many of them are dated and with the constant turnover with management and with “talent” in the Gogo’s a year old review becomes basically worthless. I had the pleasure of spending some time in two of my favorites recently, so here is an up to