January, 2026 - Betsey Horton

BLOG: Wild Farang Night Out

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Sunday. Sitting here at the coffee stand, watching traffic go by. It is true what they say:: the congestion is particularly bad this time of year. I learned last night to always carry a scarf after two motorbike rides through the streets of Bangkok at various times of night. It...Read More

BLOG: The Headache

Posted on January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Saturday morning. Here we are at the coffee stand after whatever that experience was last night. It was strange, but it is Thailand. What is the point of being here if you do not go out to a full moon party made up of old expat men and hallucinate from...Read More

STORY: Trapped in Your Honey Pot

Posted on January 30, 2026January 31, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Wow, what was that? I don’t know, but… personally, I suspect someone put the kratom in my drink. At first I was just out there testing the vibe, like… okay, I didn’t realize it was this icy, but okay. We’ll handle it diplomatically, like a boss. And then… suddenly… they...Read More

SCRIPT: Under Surveillance, Pt. 2

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Meanwhile, at an undisclosed location in Bangkok, Thailand… An Irishman man with dark curly hair sits in front of a computer screen, looking at his watch impatiently. He taps his foot as he waits for the call to connect. He is Mr. Antony. Shortly thereafter, the video opens to another...Read More

BLOG: Vacation Land

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Thursday night. Here we are back in Thailand. Gotta love it! I have not updated because I’ve been sleeping for most of the time I’ve been here. I don’t get much sleep in Hong Kong. I went out the first night I got here but I have stayed in to...Read More

BLOG: I Love Travel, But I Also Hate Travel

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Okay. Tuesday. Today has been rocky so far, as it always is when I travel. I was not very motivated to get out of bed, but then I remembered I would never have to use that horrible shower that is irritating my skin ever again. Got all my stuff packed...Read More

BLOG: The Call of the Wild Farang

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Monday. I feel like I never write anymore since I put my latest manuscript together. Hong Kong has me focused on an entirely different beast, which is stability. Naturally, I have made the irresponsible decision to escape this stressful, demanding lifestyle for a week to go to Bangkok. Why? Mostly...Read More

BLOG: Time to Move Again…

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Monday evening. Resting after yesterday’s epic All-You-Can-Eat, All-You-Can-Drink Contest. My friend ate the most chicken wings, while I held my drink like a boss. It was fun! I do so love living here in Hong Kong. I feel safe. I feel calm. I think this is probably the safest I’ve...Read More

BLOG: Irish Honey Pot

Posted on January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Sunday, again. What even is the world I am living in right now? I have no idea. Anyway, I’m still drunk after staying out all night partying at the gay club. I think I went to bed at 6am? Woke up at noon, still drunk. No idea how many vodka...Read More

BLOG: I Am Not A Spy!

Posted on January 4, 2026January 18, 2026 by Betsey Horton

Sunday? I think? The days are different here. Hong Kong hours are like… normal hours here, plus London Time, plus New York City time, plus Chicago time, plus San Francisco time. It’s like every day here is really the equivalent of a day and a half. I was feeling this...Read More

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Betsey Horton

Writer Extraordinaire!

Month: January 2026