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The author has lived in Phuket, Thailand for seven years. If you want to read more about the colourful island of Phuket then visit Know Phuket where you will find more articles and visitor information.
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 Sinsot Payments in ThailandWhen western men get into relationships with Thai women, there are few issues more contentious than the subject of ‘Sinsot’. Should western men accept the Thai tradition of paying a marriage dowry to their wife's family? When Should Children Start Learning to Read?Some children arrive at primary school already able to read because their parents have taught them. Is it a good idea to teach your child to read before she starts school? Tourism Boom for Nakhon Nayok Province in ThailandTourism is booming in the Thai province of Nakhon Nayok but the visitors are almost all Thai. How long will it be before westerners start discovering the charms of this area? Losing Weight – There is No Magic AnswerWhy do so many people look for a magic answer to losing weight? What is it about this subject that makes people ignore scientific consensus and try fad diets? What is Face?The Asian concept of 'face' is often suggested as the explanation for all things strange in Thai behaviour. How much influence does face really have on the Thai mentality? Tsunami TalesAs we pass the third anniversary of the Boxing Day tsunami, here are a few stories from people who were caught up in the events of that day. Phuket's Secret BeachesSome complain that Phuket has been overdeveloped but there are still plenty of undiscovered beaches off the beaten track to delight the more intrepid visitors who are willing to go out and find them. Is it Worth Learning Thai?Lots of westerners make Phuket their home and do not learn Thai. Is it worth making the effort to speak the local language? Bringing Western Values to ThailandAs more westerners make Thailand their home, our western values start to intrude on Thai people's lives. How far should we take pushing western values into Thailand? Ladyboys of PhuketLadyboys or ‘katoeys’ are a common stereotype of Thailand. Are there really lots of ladyboys in Thailand and if so, why?
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