Hillary
Photographing pointers
Dear Hillary, My GF won’t let me take photographs of her. She says she is “mai suay” and puts her hand over the lens...
I’m here – what’s the next step?
Dear Hillary, Are there any sorts of clubs or something where you can meet Thai women, the better class ones if you know what...
You want I go with you?
Dear Hillary, Do all Thai people ask you the most personal questions? Things like “How much money you make? You married yet? You got...
Academy of dramatic art
Dear Hillary, Every week there’s another farang that has been taken to the cleaners by one of the beautiful little schemers. These girls must...
Dial a Date?
Dear Hillary, Do these dating services use photos of the real girls? I’ve replied to a couple which seemed to be in their late...
Dowries for non-virgins
Dear Hillary, I am being asked for a dowry for the girl who has been living with me for three months now. I enjoy...
Cementing the relationship with a bar fine
Dear Hillary, I have had this relationship with one of the girls in the local bar. If she wants a night off, I pay...
In defence of pla ra
Dear Hillary, I write to soothe the pride of all those Isaan people who’ve read the letter about phra ra, commonly pronounced “palah”. With...
Is money really the reason?
Dear Hillary, I am tired of hearing that the Thai ladies are only interested in money. You could say that about any woman in...
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