The Cultural Detective's Faking It in Bangkok: Fear and Loathing in the Land of Smiles

When I first arrived in Bangkok, I was immediately struck by how different it was from the other cities I had visited in Southeast Asia. The people were more polite, the streets were cleaner, and the food was...well, let's just say it was an acquired taste.

But beneath this veneer of civility, I soon discovered that Bangkok was a city of contradictions. It was a place where the sacred and the profane coexisted side by side, where the smiles of the people could hide a multitude of sins.

Christopher G. Moore Non-fiction Bundle: The Cultural Detective / Faking It in Bangkok / Fear and Loathing in Bangkok

by Christopher G. Moore

4 out of 5

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Dimensions	:	6 x 0.34 x 9 inches

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I learned this the hard way when I was scammed by a tuk-tuk driver on my first day in the city. I had just arrived at my hotel and was looking for a way to get to the Grand Palace. The tuk-tuk driver offered to take me there for a "special price" of 200 baht. I agreed, thinking that this was a reasonable fare.

But when we arrived at the palace, the driver demanded 500 baht. I was shocked and refused to pay him. He then started to get angry and threatened to call the police.

I didn't know what to do. I was in a foreign country and didn't want to get into trouble. In the end, I gave him the money and he drove away.

This experience taught me a valuable lesson about Bangkok: never trust anyone who offers you a "special price."

But my misadventures in Bangkok didn't end there. I soon learned that the city was a hotbed of crime. I was mugged twice, and my apartment was broken into.

I started to feel paranoid and anxious. I was afraid to go out at night, and I was always looking over my shoulder.

I knew that I couldn't continue to live like this. I needed to find a way to cope with the fear and loathing that I was feeling.

That's when I stumbled upon The Cultural Detective's Faking It in Bangkok. This book is a hilarious and thought-provoking look at the culture of Thailand. It's written by a former expat who has lived in Bangkok for many years.

The book is full of insights into Thai culture, and it helped me to understand why the people behave the way they do. It also gave me some tips on how to avoid getting scammed and how to stay safe in Bangkok.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is planning to travel to or live in Bangkok. It's a great way to learn about the culture and to avoid some of the pitfalls that I experienced.

Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book:

* "Thailand is a land of smiles, but don't be fooled. The smiles can hide a multitude of sins." * "The best way to avoid getting scammed in Bangkok is to never trust anyone who offers you a 'special price.'" * "Bangkok is a city of contradictions. It's a place where the sacred and the profane coexist side by side." * "The key to surviving in Bangkok is to learn to adapt to the culture. This means learning to smile, even when you don't feel like it."

I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. It's a great way to learn about the culture of Thailand and to avoid some of the pitfalls that I experienced.

Christopher G. Moore Non-fiction Bundle: The Cultural Detective / Faking It in Bangkok / Fear and Loathing in Bangkok

by Christopher G. Moore

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1194 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	751 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Paperback	:	136 pages
Item Weight	:	7.5 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.34 x 9 inches

FREE