This section is home to the columns written by various writers for this site.
Comments to each of the columns can be posted to the relevant forum on the message board : 'Columns'

The current columns are:

• Butterflies are free to fly - A fictitious story set in Thailand, by Cent.

• Doin' it in the dark - A look at what is playing in Thailand's cinemas, by Itsmedave.

• The Remarkable Revelations of Turk Fist - Monthly short stories covering the exploits of Turk Fist.

• Tales from the Extreme City - Monthly column in which Eyebee keeps you up-to-date with the Pattaya nightlife.

• West meets East - A monthly column written by OG, a 30+ year expat. "West meets East" is one man's view of both current and historic issues related to the nightlife scene.

Previous columns that are no longer running:

• To Butterfly, Or Not to Butterfly - Monthly installments describing the ruminations of a Bangkok Warrior.

• Dara - Another story from Alexander Turner describing his past experiences in Bangkok.

• Dear Nana - A bi-weekly column in which Nana answers your questions about the Thai nightlife.

• Diary of (a) John - A diary with regular entries, albeit at irregular intervals, written by an American living in Bangkok... with 4 bargirls.

• Josh's World - A monthly column

• Less traveled Thailand - Every month Pattaya127 takes us around to see some of the less well-known sights of Thailand.

• Sarisin's Siam - Stories covering the exploits of Sarisin on his weekly outings to the bars of Bangkok.

• ThaiExpert - A monthly satirical column written by a self proclaimed expert on Thailand, who has yet to visit Thailand.

• Thailand - Land of Smiley - A monthly column

• Travels with Uncle Lao - Monthly column describing Jim's first trip to Thailand, with Uncle Lao teaching Jim the ropes.