Author name: Chris

Chris founded LivingThai.org in 2011 and has received over 3 million visitors. He has lived here for over 10 years and speaks reads and writes very good Thai.

Chiang Mai Go Go Bars

Chiang Mai Go Go Bars

Chiang Mai isn’t known for their Go Go bars. In fact Chiang Mai tries it’s best to display a family oriented picture so that more families are drawn to Chiang Mai, but still you do have over 20,000 expats living here most of them older men so of course there are places like Go Go […]

Dirty Soapy Massage Thailand

The Soapy Massage parlours in Thailand are world renown, I don’t think there is anywhere else on earth that they are so prevalent. Surprisingly so the soapy massage in Thailand are more frequented by Thai patrons than they are tourists or foreigners. A soapy massage can be found typically at hotels though some are also

Dual Pricing In Thailand

If you come to Thailand on vacation you’ll most definitely see Dual pricing in Thailand for well known places like the Kings Palace, Chiang Mai Zoo, National Stadium not to mention all the street hawkers and Taxi drivers that will do anything they can to inflate prices on Tourists. This might be rather acceptable if

Short Time and curtain Hotels In Thailand

Until I’d been to Thailand I’d never heard of a short time hotel before in fact it wasn’t until a friend told me about them that i knew what to call them, you see in Thai they call it a curtain hotel. The curtain hotel is the name because almost all of them have a

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Being Thai means never having to say I’m Sorry

Behind the smiles and wonder that is Thailand, there is an unknown Thailand that tourists are unaware of. Tourists to Thailand may think that Thais are very warm conciderate, patient and understanding people. The truth however could be further from the truth, Thai’s in the most sence are impolite, do not care for others and

DTAC HAPPY Mobile Phone Codes In Thailand

Having a mobile phone in Thailand is as essential as your mobile phone back in your country, in some ways even more so as a lifeline to essential services as well as your loved ones. Mobile phones aren’t the cheapest way to communicate in Thailand but surely are the most useful, but did you know

How much is the average Thai salary per month?

Thai people are typically paid by the month regardless of their occupation, it may be calculated by the hour but typically the average Thai salary is paid by the month. If your thinking about hiring someone in Thailand I strongly urge you not to do this though. Pay someone for a months work here and

How to live in Chiang Mai on $10 a day

At the current exchange rate 300 baht is approx $10 and less than $300 a month and $3600 per year. If you include airfare your looking at around $3600 to come to live in Thailand for the entire year learn thai language and have an ok time. Being on a budget doesn’t mean your missing

One Night Stands In Chiang Mai

This past week i’ve been out 2 times drinking beer at the local night spots of chiang mai, touring the nightlife and showing some outsiders of the Chiang Mai I know so well. I’m sad so say though, it’s nothing like Bangkok but it’s none the less all we have this far north. Everyone has

Thai Girl For Rent

Renting a Thai girl by the Hour Night Day Month Year

Yes it’s true, Thailand the land of smiles rents young Thai girls out by the hour, day, month, year. Some might think this is deplorable, others revil in the idea of a hot thin girl basically on your beck and call. Whatever your thoughts there is no denying that for a small cost, girls are

Thai Lesbians

Thailand is an amazing place, and although they can be pretty strict it still amazes people that Thai people can be so openly gay. Lesbians, Dykes, Ladyboys and gays walk the streets of Thailand whether it be Bankok to Chiangmai it seems the gay community are openly proud and unappressed. There are many types of

First Date With A Thai Girl (I’ve had 1000’s)

For those of you who have never dated a thai girl and even those that have you’ll like the following. I must have had over 300 first dates with Thai girls I either met off the internet or in person through friends and rarely do I ever go on a date with a girl I

Miss Thailand 2011

This years winner of the Miss Thailand Universe 2011 was an absolute stunner, only 20 years old wow judges with her smile and wit. But we all know it was her figure that stole the show for the judges. Even though if you ask me the Thai girls over at Maxim Thailand are way sexier

The Proper Way To Sponsor a Thai girl

What is a sponsor? A sponsor is typically an older gentleman (though not always the case) who trades money or gifts for the ongoing company of a Thai woman / girl. Usually the company entitles sex but doesn’t have to be. The sponsor of a Thai girl is typically a western male who has the

Internet Access In Thailand Better Than Australia

I was last in Australia about 2 years ago for about 2-3 months. During that time I had a contract in california where i had to do remote work. Now I payed for an expensive plan i believe it was about $60-$80 australian dollars per month, i do also recall that it was a fixed

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel

The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel offers an entirely cultural experience that mirrors the essence of Chiang Mai. Created as a tribute to Lanna architecture, embracing the natural surroundings and home to a rare collection of Northern Thai antiquities guests can enjoy an enriching experience in luxury fit for kings. Rooms are made out of

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