A journal depicting my wild experiences in Thailand, and the subsequent "hitting the reset button" of heroic proportions.
If you're living in Thailand, are planning a trip to Thailand,
or have fantasized about Thailand...
You Need To Read This Book.
Reading the intimate (and occasionally erotic) account of my amazing 3-month journey to Thailand, you’d be hard pressed to believe that any of it is true. Before I came to Thailand, I wouldn’t have believed it either. It seems too fantastical; too much like a work of fiction.
Well, I can assure you that it all happened exactly as stated. Everything in this book is 100% true. And it's so fearless, so controversial...
No American publisher dared to touch this book, but it's available for you to read here on Amazon.
In my old life, I was too afraid to even venture to New York, and certainly never as far as the Far East –exotic, mysterious Thailand.
I knew nothing at all about Thailand. I couldn't have pointed it out on a globe if a million dollars were at stake. All I knew about Thailand before a friend mentioned it to me in passing was that it's “somewhere in Asia.”
What’s even more remarkable about my personal story...
is that I’m just an ordinary “Joe”, comfortable but not wealthy, a bit overweight, a head full of gray even though I’m only 45, reasonably attractive but no Mr. America, and although fairly social... a little shy and awkward with women.
Yet in Thailand I felt like a Rock Star... oozing with confidence, power and good looks.
Stunning women – normally way out of my league – jumped into bed with me and left reluctantly. And I had money to burn. Not a lot by US standards, but in Thailand I never had to think about what things cost because everything, from the hotels, drinks and food, to the women, was so affordable.
I’m now living here in Thailand, permanently. I've spent many dreary years in Washington, USA, but now I wake up every single day in what I consider an amazing paradise.
Read this book if you are:
- Planning on spending any time at all in Thailand, as there are tips of what to do and what not to do while here, discoveries of fantastic restaurants, places to see and other cool things not found in any 'travelers' or 'backpackers' guide. Plus, a few clever tricks to save money.
- Wanting to have sex with beautiful Thai women – this is essential reading.
- Interested in having a long-term relationship with a Thai woman.
- Looking for a place to retire, or a place to “winter” each year, as this will give you a good idea if Thailand is worth your consideration.
- Wanting to be entertained. Even if you have no desire at all to travel to Thailand; this candid, free-spoken and sometimes funny journal will likely (hopefully) keep you glued to your e-reader.
Join me on my surprising journey to Thailand. And then come to Thailand and experience it for yourself. Write me after reading my journal and I will provide you with the tips and contacts you need to make your own equally incredible journey. And, like me, maybe even find love and a new life too.
Click the Amazon Buy button, and let the adventure unfold!
Excerpt
INTRODUCTION
This book will knock your socks off. It's a true account of my 3-month stay in surprising Thailand.
What you're about to read is steroids for the imagination. It will blow your mind.
There are many books about Thailand as well as other travel books, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say this one is like none other.
Inside, you'll read about my rock star sexual escapades and my comic book adventures. You'll learn of the peaks and valleys, my frustrations and triumphs with the women of Thailand.
You'll discover my many cultural embarrassments.
You'll be engaged in my unique romance with a beautiful, high-profile young lady, and how I somehow managed to beat out younger, wealthier and more handsome guys than me.
In the end, you'll understand why I've decided to leave the rat race in America, and why I have moved to Thailand for good.
This book isn't just about sexual and romantic adventures. I'll also take you on a boots on the ground tour of what it's truly like to live there, and, dispel many commons myths about Thailand.
Are Thai people really friendly, or is it just a mirage? Is there any animosity towards Americans and other foreigners? Is Thailand a smart place to retire? Is Thailand as cheap as the experts say? Is it modern and sophisticated, and what about the healthcare?
All of these mysteries, and more, will be revealed.
This is really four books all rolled up into one: a diary, a guide, a novel, and a soap opera to-end-all soap operas.
It's a primarily a diary, because I've logged, in great detail, virtually everything I've experienced... from day-to-day so-called mundane tasks, to health issues, to the connections, clashes and confrontations with travelers, to the explosive sexual encounters with stunning women.
But it's also a guide, because there are several little-known tips that I share on how to save money and avoid unnecessary frustrations while staying in Thailand.
And it's a true, adventure and romance novel that kindles the imagination.
And finally, the story I am about to share would rival any soap opera currently on TV, because of the twists and turns that blossom, with an ending that might surprise you.
Professional Reviews
Review from: OnlineBookClub.org
Thomas Tanner gives great detail about his trip to Thailand. In "The Amazing Stories of Tom in Thailand" he gives insight into this unknown secret world and touches on a few parts of himself which he never knew. Tom sets out on a strategic trip to Thailand in hopes that it will revive him as a person. His life has become routine. He is unhappy in America. His marriage is on the outs. Thailand seems like the perfect change of scenery. He plans the three month visit in view of changing these dismal facts. Tom is counting on this whim to bring him back from the dead.
From the title readers expect fluff and artificial circumstance. Yet Tom keeps it real from the jump. His experiences are not just quirky and awkward but extremely relatable. Throughout, Tom displays common emotions and fears about possibly starting anew in another country. This alone keeps the audience engaged. His experiences with culture shock are understandable but he is willing to learn about Thai culture rather than "act like a tourist". This view displays his bravery as he steps into a virtually alien place. I liked that Tom was so honest.
This piece acts as a journalistic travel guide of accidental wisdom. There is also the added feel of a tele-novella now and then. Overall he seems to be no more than a lost and confused forty-five year old man. In this way, he stumbles upon characteristics he never knew he possessed and is able to grow from within. I give the work 3 out 4 stars. Readers can see a lot of themselves in the narrator and learn from his experiences. Some points are valid to self improvement. I do feel that Tanner is often too biased. In his lengthy details on Thailand he does not explore the downsides outside of culture shock. Still I would recommend this piece solely for the perspective it gives one in life. This book is definitely worth the read.
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