Juanito

They are fraternal twins. By definition fraternal twins are when two eggs are fertilized by different sperm resulting in two embryo in the same pregnancy. They could even have different fathers (maybe of different races) and be fraternal twins. Very weird!

I thought it only happens with cats!

But you are right it is very weird, it deserved a web search for more information.

What is even more interesting is what the woman is going to tell to both fathers. hahahahaha

Anybody here into Thai films? I've seen three recently, and have really enjoyed them. Got another half-dozen in my Netflix queue that I'm looking forward to seeing. Don't know yet whether I'll start to like Thai stuff as much as I do Korean movies, but it's looking good (although technically, most of the Thai movies I want to see have been made by the Pang brothers, who are Chinese.)

These are the ones I've watched so far:

Shutter: This is a horror movie about a photographer named Tun and his girlfriend, Jane, who are haunted by mysterious images that show up in his photos. I ended up giving it 3 out of 5 stars on Netflix. It's got some intensely scary bits, and the ending is creepy and effective, but it has the same continuity and editing issues that I think many Asian horror movies have -- unexplained leaps of logic and too many important developments that occur off-camera.

The movie is slightly confusing because at first, you think the it's about Tun and Jane being punished for a hit-and-run accident. The two are driving home from a friend's wedding and hit a woman who walks out in front of their car. Instead of stopping to help, they drive on. The images begin appearing in the photos soon after. Meanwhile, Tun and Jane can find no evidence the accident even occurred. There's no body, no police report, nothing.

SPOILER ALERT!!! But, as the movie develops, we learn that it really has nothing to do with the crash. The woman from the street, whose face we can see in Tun's photos, actually is an ex-girlfriend of his who died and has come back to haunt him. She appears to be targeting his friends, as well, because they all begin dying mysteriously, although almost all of this happens off-camera. We learn of the deaths in a quick rush of dialogue about 2/3 of the way through the movie.

I won't tell you why the ghost is after these guys, but let's just say that karma sometimes actually is a bitch. The ending, in which we learn the reason that Tun has had recurring neck pain throughout the movie, is meant, I think, to remind us we should never easily shrug off guilt.

Bangkok Dangerous: This is a crime thriller by the Pang brothers that was remade last year into a steaming pile of excrement with Nicholas Cage. Even though the Pangs made that one, too, these movies are not even comparable in terms of quality.

The plot combines two familiar story lines...the brutally efficient assassin who finds love, and the assassin who turns on his handlers (for a reason unrelated to the romance). Kong, a deaf mute hitman in Bangkok, meets Fon, a pharmacy worker, and falls in love about the same time that things go very wrong in his set-up with the crime syndicate that arranges his hits.

But instead of being the same old tired stuff, we get to see nuanced characterizations (except for some of the bad guys, who are played a little cartoonish) and rich emotional lives from the main players, especially in one scene when Kong delivers a letter he has written to Fon.

Plus, did I mention, the Pang brothers make awesome action movies in the John Woo tradition, so there is plenty of stylized violence.

Ong-Bak: Thai Warrior: I'm not usually into martial arts movies (I'd rather just watch real fights), but Tony Jaa is absolutely amazing. Watching this movie knowing that he does all his stunts and fight scenes without the use of wires, special effects or CGI just makes every scene seem 10 times as dynamic.

The story is as basic as the come. Jaa plays Ting, a country bumpkin from a tiny little rural village suffering through a drought. A gangster from Bangkok stills the head off the village's religious icon, and Ting, a skilled Thai boxer, is sent to retrieve it. In order to do that, he has to punch, kick, knee and elbow about half of Bangkok, it seems.

My favorite character in this is Muay, a female con artist that Ting meets in Bangkok. Besides being attractive, she's got one of those cute, expressive faces that can tell a joke without uttering a word.

But the real star of the movie is the stuntwork.

In some places, it reminded me of District B13 or any of the other action movies that feature parkour, except that Jaa puts his own interpretation on urban free-running. As he's being chased by a group of thugs, he manages to fold himself in half and fly through a circle of barbed wire. In another cringe-inducing scene, he does the splits in order to clear a row of sharp metal gardening implements. And when he's finally cornered by the thugs and faces a fight he cannot win...well, you just have to see how he escapes.

Oh, plus he does his patented flying double-knee strike at least two or three times in fight scenes late in the movie. Gotta love that.

I think the next one I'm going to watch is Dorm, a horror movie.

You guys got any favorite Thai movies? I'm mostly interested in horror and crime, and I'd love to hear any suggestions for good ones that I should see.

"Queen Suriyothai"

This is another movie you should see if you want to know more about Thai culture. It describe the fight between Thailand and Burma when Thailand was known as Siam. One interesting fact about Thailand is that it has been the only southeast Asian country to never been colonized by another country.

I've many heard about Pattaya island...

anyone can explain how about that island ?

How beautiful that ones ?

I can see many literature about that or maybe i've been searching internet a lot.

But it;s different if we can hear directly from person who seeing that place...

You can´t miss "walking street if you go to Pattaya. It´s a weird but exciting blend of exotic bars and girls, with many people welcoming you and friendly faces.Nice prices if you want to eat delicious sea food.

Something else that came to my mind was the way they also talk. For those who have been in Thailand, you may have heard that there is a certain way for you to finish a sentence if you are a man, and there´s another way to do it if you are a woman. If you are a man you finish your sentence with the word "krap" and if you are a woman you do it by saying "kha" this is just a polite way to talk for them, and this suffixes doesn't mean anything at all at the end fo a sentence (if I'm wrong, please let me know) if they are saying alone, they just mean "yes" yes, there's a way to say yes for a man, and another for a woman.

But how about if you are a kotey, I wondered once! and the answer came from another friend of mine who is gay, he said, thay just say "ha"

sawad dee krap for men

sawad dee Kha for women and

sawad dee ha for them! isn't this quite interesting??

Sometimes you want to get it on with a man. Sometimes a girl seems like a good idea. Sometimes both have their own unique appeal.

Gay or straight we all have a desire to try something a little different. That’s what makes Thailand a great place to visit; you can literally have your boobs and eat cock too!

Perhaps the most celebrated part of Thailand’s gay culture are the famous Ladyboys that can be found in even the smallest rural villages.

While Ladyboys are similar to Western transvestites, there are some huge cultural differences.

The most important difference comes from Thai history and traditions. According to legends from Northern Thailand, the first man and woman had three children, a boy, a girl and a “third sex.â€

Today the “third sex†is considered to be the Ladyboys; which may explain why there are at least 180,000 of these “girls†spread throughout Thailand.

Other legends say that Ladyboys are actually the reincarnation of men who made love to many, many women in a former lifetime: so that they now permanently carry the spirit of women in their bodies.

Katoey Toys!

Referred to in Thailand as Katoey, these “girls†are certainly no drag queens. In most cases a lot of care and time has been spent to make sure these guys look like real women: and not the exaggerated female stereotypes common in American drag shows.

While these girls all have hot cocks under their skirts many have realized that size matters everywhere; and have larger than life boobs to complete their picture of a feminine ideal

Ladyboys are, in general, an accepted and respected part of Thai society. In most cases they don’t suffer anywhere near as much prejudice as their western counterparts and are usually almost fully accepted as the women they are trying to be.

Let Them Entertain You!

Many of the Katoey perform in the cabaret shows that have become hugely popular in Thailand’s gay bars. The best Ladyboy cabaret shows can be found in Pattaya, the beach town south of Bangkok.

Some of the larger Katoey shows literally feature dozens, if not hundreds of Ladyboys for your eye candy.

There are also many escort agencies that offer Ladyboys on demand. You can find them in our listings or by checking out advertisements at many of the local gay establishments.

Tips And Tricks For Chicks With Dicks!

You need to be a little careful when dealing with Ladyboys outside of a supervised host bar. In Pattaya in particular there have been cases of Ladyboys who troll the beaches at night in order to mug tourists when they have their pants down.

Don’t let this get you down! Most Ladyboys are nice people. There are just a few rotten apples in any barrel!

Another important thing to keep in mind is that not all Ladyboys are bottoms. Some can top with the best of them, so when you first start talking with an attractive he/she you should make your preferences known: so that you don’t get more than you bargained for out of the experience!

Also be aware that some Ladyboys are full on transsexuals and may have either taken hormones, been castrated or both.

Figuring out what type of Ladyboy you are talking to can often be part of the fun. In general if you are in a gay bar talking to a feminine looking thing, you can assume that the girl was a boy at one time and may be now.

Guessing before you take off her skit can be a challenge, because the Thai male body type lends itself very well to creating a feminine mystique.

Host Bars Ladies

More often than not Ladyboys can be rented out for a night of fun in the host bars; and surprisingly enough are popular entertainers for both gay and straight audiences!

Because Thailand society treats Ladyboys with respect, you should as well. Just because you are paying for their time does not give you a license to abuse, insult or treat them any differently than you would like to be treated.

Ladyboys are people too!

Many Ladyboys suffered severe financial hardship when the tsunami cut into Thailand tourism. Often Ladyboys have families to support: so we encourage you to be generous if you should find yourself out on a date with a “girl†with something extra between her legs!

For many of us to visit here often, the loving nature of the Ladyboys is a big appeal to visit Thailand. Many of the will take in the boys who first come to work on the bars and take care of them. The people of Thailand are very accepting of homosexuality and Ladyboys. Please leave your prejudices and misconceptions about Ladyboys or Dragqueens in your home country. They are truly one of the most amazing parts of Thai culture and deserve your respect!

cc: 2005-2009 GayThailand.com

Reprinted on ThailandVisa.com with permission 2009

I may have another explanation on why there are so many Katoey in Thailand. I once heard from a Thai friend of mine, that many years ago, even still now, women were the ones who kept the budget at home, and that it was usual that the Thai men always give part if not all his paycheck to his wife. It was this way because men always tent to spend money in alcohol and girls, but women are more careful in spending the money in a better way, thinking in spending money in things that are really necessary as food and bills.

So all the time a woman got pregnant, she was wishing it was a baby girl, and if not, this baby boy was taught to be a girl, in order to teach "her" to save money and use it on useful stuff. what do you think about this theory?

Hi, everybody, I'm 40 and just getting to know and experience Thailand.

Anyone have any tips for me?

Thailand is a place once you see it and experience it, you will love it for ever, you'll never want to leave it, and if you leave it as I did, you will want to go back there. Now I'm 30, when I got there I was 21, now I´m back in my home country, but I think this is no anymore my home country...I think is back there in Bangkok!

Doesn't this tell you enough of how amazing Thailand is?

Hi. I'm Elle from the PI. I have a couple of friends who are now in thailand, teaching English (I think). I'm not really sure about it because I haven't really talked to them ever since they left, but I think the idea sounds interesting. I just have a couple of queries - maybe some of you can answer them:

- What do you think about teaching in Thailand? Are there plenty of foreign (non-Thai) teachers?

- I have friends who aren't education/teaching majors, but they were still able to teach. Is that possible?

- What is the paying scale for teachers? I think the regular rate here is 7,000 persos to 10,000 pesos. That's

basically around 4911.25 to 7016.25 baht. What's the pay scale for starting teachers there?

Not that I'm really after money, though. But I do want to experience something else than the usual life here. And I think Thailand would be for me.

I was living and studying in Thailand for almost 7 years, and besides being a student, I was teaching Spanish in some small language´s institutes. Back then-I'm talking about 3 years ago- they were paying me 600 Baht per hour. It was a part time job, but it was really helpful for me as a student. I remember seeing plenty of foreigners working as teacher, but is was in the private sector, and you didn't need to have a teaching background, only be a native speaker of the language you were going to teach. I don't know how it is right now, but I'm pretty sure you can get some job teaching there.