The Good Manner: Love & Relationship Advice from WoWasis’ Pa Farang This week’s dilemma: My religious brother married a Thai prostitute Dear Pa Farang, I come from a God-fearing family who prides itself on honesty and respect. Last year my brother, who works in Thailand for a large multi-national firm, married a very nice Thai […]
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Bachelor in Bangkok: Khun Lee on class distinctions and discrimination imposed by Thai upper class young adults
A lot of guys have asked me what the difference is between the good girls in Thailand and the “entertainment providers.” I think I covered this pretty thoroughly in a previous column. Lately I am being asked more and more about the class differences in the gals. What is the difference between a low class […]
Read the rest of this entry »Thai toilet hose-California Gold Rush link astounds scholars
A culturally significant and historically important discovery has been reported that links the invention of the ubiquitous toilet hose found in the restrooms of Thailand to the powerful “monitor’ hoses that decimated California hillsides during the 19th century California gold rush. Scholars from Bangkok’s Ramkhamhaeng University told WoWasis that archaeologists documenting the discovery of a […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis Book review: Perfect Spy, the Life of Pham Xuan An
Perhaps the most apt introduction WoWasis found to the amazing world of North Vietnam’s super spy Pham Xuan An was discovered during a tour we took of the Cu Chi war tunnels, just outside of Saigon. Our tour guide was Binh Le Thai, a member of the Viet Cong who worked for American interests while […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis visits the temples of Myauk U, Burma
WoWasis visitors to Burma will love Myauk U (also known as Mrauk U), an enchanting hill area dotted with dozens of temples. Myauk U is off the beaten track, but the intrepid traveler will be richly rewarded for taking a few hours of travel time to see one of Southeast Asia’s unspoiled archaeological zones. On […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis visits the lovely town of Sittwe, Burma, on the Bay of Bengal
WoWasis visitors will love Sittwe, a pleasant but simple Burmese seaside town, with lovely traditional buildings sporting a rustic charm. Sitting at the opening of the Kaladan River to the Bay of Bengal, this trading town is the gateway the old temple city of Myauk U, a day’s boat ride up the Aungdat tributary of […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis visits the city of Mandalay, Burma
Take a half-day tour of Mandalay! While visitors will find that the city of Mandalay pales in comparison with Rangoon, and the ancient palace, lying within the moat, was mostly destroyed by fighting in WWII, it remains a fascinating city with its on vibe. Today, Mandalay is best visited as a home base for day […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis visits the spectacular ruined temple of Mingun Paya, Burma
Tour Mingun Paya! When you’re in Burma, the massive, ruined temple of Mingun Paya is not to be missed, and WoWasis visitors will discover that the river trip from Mandalay is just as rewarding as the visit to the huge structure itself. Built by thousands of slave laborers commencing in 1790, work was halted in […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis Top 5 sights in Rangoon (Yangon) Burma
Tour Yangon now! Welcome to Rangoon (also known as Yangon), with its amazing golden Shwedagon Temple, traditional architecture, and ubiquitous tearooms. WoWasis visitors will find Rangoon to be a fascinating, rambling city mixing new and old. At night you’re likely turn a corner to find a street taken over by a raucously fascinating puppet theatre […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis Top 6 sights in Inle Lake, Burma
Welcome to Inle Lake, one of Southeast Asia’s most picturesque and relaxing spots. Here, we at WoWasis found boatmen who power their wooden crafts by wrapping one leg around an oar, then pulling the oar through the water. Their conical fishing nets add a wonderful local touch, and you’ll see them everywhere on this calm […]
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