Behind the Smile is the story of Lek, a Thai bargirl in Pattaya, Thailand. The book traces her life from leaving her farming village to her life in the hurly-burly of Pattaya, a men's paradise.
This is the author of Behind The Smile's own explanation why he wrote and felt competent enough to write the book. It gives excellent background to Behind The Smile.
The prequel to Behind the Smile tells the story how Lek came to be in the situation of having to go to Pattaya. It is the background to the book that some have asked for
This web page contains a free preview of Chapter One of the story of Lek: A Close Call. This free preview contains about 5,000 words of the 112,000 word book. This is the fifth part
This section provides some background to Behind The Smile for those who like to know more. Feedback tells me that people like to read some background to Behind The Smile, because ...
It is vital for Western men to consider The Problems of Thai Women Married to Foreigners
and take measures to help their spouses after their demise. Ream more...
Pattaya gets over one million visitors a year. Thailand receives many more. Thailand is Asian and social rules are different. This piece is on Manners and Table Etiquette in Thailand
This page about Thais, face and criticism will be of interest to anybody who is mystified by the Asian concept of 'face'. If you have Asian friends or want to visit Asia, you must read this first...
When travelling in Thailand it is a good idea to understand the various modes of transport and the pros and cons of them all. Travelling in Thailand is easy enough, but...
The nightlife in Pattaya, Thailand is absolutely legendary. Make no mistake about that! The nightlife in Pattaya, Thailand isenough for any tastes and anyone.
Drinking alcohol alcohol in Thailand is as popular a way of relaxing as it is in any Western country, but is possibly more in the Mediterranean style ...
This page is about the social status of foreigners in Thailand. I can only speak for white Caucasians, as I can only speak for myself, although social status is a very big thing in Thailand
Pattaya in Thailand is one of the most enjoyable city beach resorts in the world and the prices are very affordable too. Check out the beaches, bars and restaurants.
Thailand is often known as the Land of Smiles, which gives an idea of the hospitality of the people of Thailand. Come read more about the Land of Smiles
Self-publishing Behind The Smile was not my first choice. However, it is my first novel and I hadn't heard of other options. Self-publishing Behind The Smile was pretty scary at first, but....
This page contains all, not selected, unsolicited testimonials or reviews that I have received permission for to print. Behind The Smile was published in April and sales are rising every month...
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Paperback: standard USA edition, high quality, smaller print
Paperback: standard UK edition, high quality, smaller print
eBook: available for all electronic book readers - USA
eBook: available for all electronic book readers - UK
"Behind The Smile" is vailable for the: Kindle, Nook,
iPad and all other reading devices and computers. To order from other countries you can alter the
'.co.uk' to that of your own location, if you want.
PS: 'The Eternal Plan - Revealed' is by Owen's
father, Colin Jones
Both books can be bought directly from the
publisher CreateSpace
