When the word ladyboy is used in conversation in the west, it is very clear one is referring to the transgender citizens of Asia – with more often than not Thailand top of the agenda. Yep, we've all had the jokes..."You're going to Thailand? If you … [Read more...]

There has been a rise in the popularity and number of Thai dating sites in the last two years, the majority centered, unsurprisingly, on western men meeting Thai women. Whether this is because Thai women are increasing in popularity or whether … [Read more...]

In 2005, Jordan Clark produced and directed arguably the most compelling documentary ever made about Thailand’s bar girl industry. The documentary cleverly weaves itself through the many facets of the “sex for sale” scene, while centering its focus on … [Read more...]

You'd be forgiven for thinking that a Thai Tom was the Thai equivalent of the Tom Boy; a girl who is a bit boyish – short hair, plays footy with the lads and doesn't shave her legs. You'd also be forgiven for thinking that the Thai Tom personifies … [Read more...]

It was a surprising question, and one that caught me off guard sipping my coffee in Terminal 21. Usually I get asked for directions to MBK or the Grand Palace, but the boob slapping joint? I nearly fell off my chair. And then I remembered. In late … [Read more...]

Recently a friend of mine asked me why I didn’t write posts about Thai bar girls and the sex scene to drive up traffic on my blog. The answer was short and simple, yet the explanation slightly longer. In short, quite frankly, it’s boring. The sub … [Read more...]

Just recently, I was on a night out with a friend and her boyfriend, who were passing through Bangkok to say hi before heading off for some sun and sea on the islands. As we sat outside a bar watching the world go by, a ladyboy, or kathoey as they … [Read more...]