The Pattaya Bible

Often described as the "Pattaya Bible" Neil Hutchison's "Money Number One" is the flagship of his collection of very humorous stories and insights into life and the interrelationships between the average male visitor and the bar ladies of Thailand.

The books in the series including "A Fool In Paradise" "The Fool is Back" and "A Fools Diary" are a collage of short stories about the sometimes hilarious, sometimes tragic antics of what many of the male visitors to Thailand have experienced in their dealings with these lovely creatures, and are a MUST READ for all who wish to cast fate to the wind to enjoy the pleasures offered by these delectable ladies.

In reading the books I realized that while the books are truly a great introduction to life in "SIN CITY" they also teach something of the culture of this beautiful country and it's equally beautiful people.

Thailand is steeped in Buddhism which becomes obvious to the first time visitor on arrival by the number of Monks seen daily almost everywhere in the streets and the amount of "Wats" (Monasteries) sprinkled through out the country.

Like all countries which have a dominant religion, many of the Thais are willing to "bend the rules" somewhat in order to be able to survive in a country which has no dole queues or free handouts from the government as many of the Western societies have.

They are also extremely family orientated. Most of the bar ladies are supporting at least one child and quite often a Thai husband.

It's the Thai girl's duty to support her parents financially and who, quite often will be raising the lady's child or children in a village somewhere in the North or South of the country.

While the North West is dominated by Chiang Mai, the North East also boasts several big cities including Udon Thani and Kon Kaen which has one the largest universities in the country.

Chiang Mai is the cultural centre where much of the "arts and crafts" seen being sold in the many markets found in every major city are manufactured and is also the area in which much of the countries fruit and vegetables are grown

The North West is often called Issarn and the predominant language spoken is actually a version of Lao. It becomes confusing to the traveler who has taken the time to learn a few words of Thai, when his new found love meets a friend or family member and starts to speak a totally different language.

However ninety percent of the girls in Pattaya can speak sufficient English for the tourist to be able to enjoy a very pleasant interlude with them and indeed many tourists find themselves married to a Thai lady and raising a family.

In the "Money Number One"series Neil also offers the reader an insight into some of the customs practiced by these people who we of the west tend to find very strange indeed and are often in complete contrast to our Christian upbringing and can sometimes be seen as even repugnant to some.

Neil Hutchinson has written the books from his own experiences and those of others who have visited Pattaya, however the same principals apply to all the areas of Thailand which supports beer bars,go-go bars etc and even some that don't.

The "Money Number One" series can now be purchased online in PDF format for instant download.

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Thai Bar Girls

We've all heard the horror stories of the average visitor to Thailand getting "stiffed" by a bar girl or whatever.

Why is this? Well I'm about to tell you

It matters not, what Nationality you are, you risk falling into the trap of falling in love with a beautiful Thai girl. (And believe me they abound!!)

Everything is great while you are in Thailand and she gives you all her attention catering for your every need.

Eventually you have to go home. She's already home.

Many people go home and arrange to send their new love money every week or month to keep them out of the bars. This is highly commendable but, fraught with problems.

The old saying is that "You can take the girl out of the bar but, you can't take the bar out of the girl."

It has to be understood before ever leaving home, in Thailand a girl has only 2 ways to connect with a man. Either she is a "bar girl" (prostitute) or she needs to be formally introduced through a friend or relative to a prospective "amore."

No other ways exist in Thai society. Thailand is a very polite society.

Whilst they accept bar girls as an acceptable profession, no self respecting Thai male would accept a woman by this route. Even though he might avail himself of their services.

So, we are left with only one way to meet a nice Thai girl. Either through a friend or relative.

This is not an easy option for someone here for only a short period because, the average visitor has no Thai friends. What is the answer?

Please understand not all bar girls are in the business of "stiffing" visitors but, it is easy money to send to their families, 98% of bar girls do this.

OK! so now we understand the rules of engagement, how can a visitor who desperately wants to meet a "nice" Thai girl proceed?

Most Thai Introduction sites or agencies are seen in the western world as glorified "knocking shops" This is simply not true!!

There are a couple of very good Thai introduction agencies who can (for a fee) facilitate "formal" before you arrive in Thailand.

Before coming to Thailand you can strike up a relationship with one or more Thai ladies. - Your choice!!

Visit one or more of the Thai introduction agencies. Join up and explore the possibilities before home.

Visit my website for more information. Details below:

I am a 65 yr old British ex-pat living in a small village in Northern Thailand, between Chiang Mai and Lampang.

My main interest is Thai life in all its forms but, because of where I live it will tend to be more of a rural nature rather than city life.

If you have any questions you wish to put to me I would be most happy to try to answer. If I don't know I will certainly know someone who will.

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